Sea witch

Sarah Henning

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Sea witch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Sarah Henning

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Here's a secret: Evie’s best friend Anna isn’t really gone. When a mysterious girl who looks just like Anna washes ashore, Evie’s world starts to twist with magic, danger, and impossible choices. But that’s only the beginning of a story where nothing is as it seems.

Quick Assessment

Sea Witch is a young adult fantasy novel that explores themes of grief, magic, and identity through the story of Evie, a girl struggling with loss and newfound powers in a small fishing town. The book contains elements of magic and suspense, with some darker themes suitable for teenagers aged 13 and up. Parents should be aware of mature emotional content and fantasy peril.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
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
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

348 pages
ISBN
9780062438775
Pages
348
Publisher
Katherine Tegen Books
Published
2018
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Young Adult FictionMagicSea MonstersDrowning VictimsWitchesBest FriendsMonsters