Once a Witch

Carolyn MacCullough

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Once a Witch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Carolyn MacCullough

Reading Level 7 12LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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

Here’s a secret: Tamsin Greene’s magic never appeared, even though she’s from a powerful line of witches. But when a mysterious professor mistakes her for her gifted sister, she’s pulled into a dangerous quest that blurs time itself. And that’s only the beginning.

Quick Assessment

Once a Witch follows Tamsin Greene, a teenage girl from a family of witches who has yet to discover her own magical abilities. Set partly in New York and featuring themes of identity and time travel, this middle-grade novel blends fantasy with mystery and family secrets. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains suspense and mild peril but no graphic content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

304 pages
ISBN
9780547391748
Pages
304
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Good and EvilNew YorkIdentityTime TravelWitchesSibling RivalryAbility

Places

New York (N.Y.)