Pushed
Corrine Jackson
Pushed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Corrine Jackson
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
The sharp scent of herbs fills the air as Remy’s hands glow warm with healing light. But just as she begins to master her gift, shadows creep closer—Protectors who want to stop her at any cost. Torn between two worlds, Remy’s courage is tested like never before.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade paranormal novel follows Remy O'Malley, a young girl learning to control her healing powers while discovering a dangerous side to her heritage. The story explores themes of loyalty, identity, and courage as Remy faces threats from those who wish to capture her. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild fantasy peril and emotional challenges appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated Pushed 12LE
Pushed is written at a Level 7 reading level across 341 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Pushed works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Pushed as 12LE ("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, Pushed explores young women, paranormal fiction, healers, coming of age, and adventure — 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 young women, paranormal fiction, healers.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LE — 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
- 9780758273345
- Pages
- 341
- Publisher
- Kensington Books
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction