Isabella
Peter De Witt
Isabella
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
. . . and the Room of Lost Brooms
by Peter De Witt
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if one ordinary day in the basement, you found out you were a powerful witch destined to save magical brooms? Imagine having to face the mysterious Broom Mistress who not only stole these enchanted brooms but also took your dad years ago. Now, Isabella must unlock her powers and confront danger—will she succeed before it's too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Isabella is a middle-grade fantasy adventure about a young girl who discovers she has magical powers and a crucial mission to recover stolen enchanted brooms. The story includes themes of family loss and bravery, suitable for readers aged 9-12. Parents should note the magical fantasy elements and mild peril typical of the genre.
Why we rated Isabella 11LE
Isabella is written at a Level 6 reading level across 210 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Isabella works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Isabella as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Isabella explores adventure, fantasy world-building, family, and girls & women — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fantasy world-building, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781933255354
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- Dna Press
- Published
- October 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction