What reading level is Season of the witch?

Season of the witch by Mariah Fredericks is at a Level 3 reading level (Lexile 520L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Season of the witch appropriate for?

Season of the witch is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 8LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Season of the witch?

Season of the witch is fiction — Bullying.

Does Season of the witch have any content warnings?

Season of the witch has a HootRating of 8LE (Light — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Season of the witch?

Season of the witch by Mariah Fredericks is 251 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Season of the witch

Mariah Fredericks

Season of the witch

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mariah Fredericks

Reading Level 3 8LE Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if magic could turn the tables on bullies? In a bustling New York City school, a brave girl discovers witchcraft isn't just spells—it's power. But when you’re playing with magic, every choice can change everything.

Themes

WitchcraftBullyingFriendshipJuvenile FictionParanormal Fiction

Quick Assessment

Season of the Witch follows a young girl's journey as she navigates bullying in a New York City private school and experiments with witchcraft to find her strength. Suitable for early readers ages 5-8, the book explores themes of empowerment and revenge in a supernatural context, with light paranormal elements and a focus on social dynamics.

Why we rated Season of the witch 8LE

Season of the witch is written at a Level 3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 520L across 251 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Season of the witch works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Season of the witch as 8LE ("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, Season of the witch explores witchcraft, bullying, friendship, juvenile fiction, and paranormal fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about witchcraft, bullying, friendship.