Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18)
Jasmine Jones
Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Junior Novel
by Jasmine Jones
The text is written at a 4th 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 would you do if your best friend's family was moving far away, and they didn't want you to know? Raven races to stop the wedding, but will she get there in time? Meanwhile, when a new student faces bullying, Raven steps up—but will her big heart land her in a surprising situation?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade book explores themes of friendship, family changes, and standing up against bullying. It follows Raven as she copes with her best friend's upcoming move and supports a foreign exchange student facing challenges at school. Suitable for ages 9-12, it addresses social issues with sensitivity and includes light emotional moments related to change and acceptance.
Why we rated Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18) 9LE
Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18) is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 121 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18) works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18) as 9LE ("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, Queen of Hearts (That's So Raven #18) explores friendship, family, social justice, and bullying — 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 friendship, family, social justice.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780786838387
- Pages
- 121
- Publisher
- Disney Press
- Published
- December 1, 2006
- Type
- Fiction