Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback
Holly Webb
Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Holly Webb
The text is written at a 6th 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 if you didn’t want to be adopted, but instead dreamed of standing on your own two feet? Imagine working as a maid for a mysterious alchemist, where magic hides in every corner and talking cats aren’t just stories. Now, what if you discovered that you might be magical too? The adventure is just beginning.
Quick Assessment
Rose is a middle-grade fantasy novel that follows an independent young girl living in an orphanage who finds work with an alchemist and discovers a magical world filled with witches, talking animals, and mystical creatures. Suitable for ages 9-12, it blends mystery and fantasy with themes of self-reliance and friendship. There is light fantasy violence and magical elements, but no strong content concerns for this age group.
Why we rated Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback 11LE
Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback is written at a Level 6 reading level across 240 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback as 11LE ("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, Rose by Webb, Holly (2013) Paperback explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, and coming of age — 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 fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — 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
- 9781402285813
- Pages
- 240
- Publisher
- Sourcebooks, Inc.
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction