Scarlet
Marissa Meyer
Scarlet
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Marissa Meyer
The text is written at a 8th 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 your missing grandmother held a secret that could change everything? Scarlet Benoit is about to discover that the mysterious street fighter known as Wolf might be the key to finding her—and escaping the dangerous Lunar Queen Levana. But can they trust each other before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
Scarlet is a middle-grade science fiction novel blending elements of fairy tale and futuristic adventure. It follows Scarlet Benoit as she teams up with a street fighter and the cyborg Cinder to uncover the mystery of her missing grandmother while evading a powerful antagonist. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains mild peril and fantasy violence but remains appropriate for middle-grade readers.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781484419649
- Pages
- 512
- Publisher
- Square Fish
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction