Red Queen

Isobelle Carmody

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Red Queen

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Isobelle Carmody

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

What if a young girl with mysterious powers held the fate of her world in her hands? Imagine Elspeth Gordie and her friends, the Misfits, facing their biggest challenge yet against dark forces that threaten everything they love. Can they save their home before it’s too late?

Quick Assessment

This is the thrilling conclusion to the Obernewtyn Chronicles, following Elspeth Gordie and her group of unique friends as they confront dangerous challenges in a richly imagined fantasy world. Suitable for middle grade readers, it contains themes of friendship, courage, and self-discovery with some complex vocabulary and fantasy violence. Parents should note the story’s darker tone and intense moments typical of epic fantasy conclusions.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Moderate

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

1,120 pages
ISBN
9780670076406
Pages
1,120
Publisher
Viking
Published
2015
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy FictionFriendshipQuestsGood and EvilImaginary Places