What reading level is Lillian Velvet?

Lillian Velvet by Jaclyn Moriarty is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Lillian Velvet appropriate for?

Lillian Velvet is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

What genre is Lillian Velvet?

Lillian Velvet is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Lillian Velvet have any content warnings?

Lillian Velvet has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Lillian Velvet?

Lillian Velvet by Jaclyn Moriarty is 448 pages.

Lillian Velvet

Jaclyn Moriarty

Lillian Velvet

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Jaclyn Moriarty

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The creak of old floorboards echoes as Lillian Velvet tiptoes through a cold, shadowy house where every corner hides a secret. A jar of shimmering coins clinks softly, each one promising a wild journey through time and a wish that could change everything. But with magic tightening like a spider's web, Lillian's lonely world is about to burst wide open—and nothing will ever be the same.

Themes

Family Adventure Fantasy World-Building Friendship Mystery Coming of Age

Quick Assessment

Lillian Velvet is a middle-grade fantasy novel that follows a lonely girl who discovers magical coins that transport her to different times and places, each with a wish attached. The story weaves suspense, humor, and complex magical elements suitable for readers aged 9-12, with themes of family, danger, and self-discovery. Parents should note the presence of perilous situations and mild fantasy violence within a richly imaginative narrative.