What reading level is Seriously wicked?

Seriously wicked by Tina Connolly is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 720L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Seriously wicked appropriate for?

Seriously wicked is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Seriously wicked?

Seriously wicked is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Seriously wicked have any content warnings?

Seriously wicked has a HootRating of 9LE (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 Seriously wicked?

Seriously wicked by Tina Connolly is 208 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

Seriously wicked

Tina Connolly

Seriously wicked

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Novel

by Tina Connolly

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

Cam is the only kid who can say they have a wicked witch for a mom—and she’s not just any witch, she’s trying to take over the world! But Cam isn’t about to follow in her footsteps, especially when a demon-possessed kid starts causing chaos at school. It’s a magical mess that only Cam can untangle, and what happens next could change everything.

Themes

MagicHumorParanormalFantasyFamily Identity & Self-Discovery

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Cam, a child of a wicked witch, as they navigate the challenges of resisting their mother’s dark plans, including a dangerous demon possession at school. With humor and magic woven throughout, it’s suitable for ages 9-12 and offers an engaging story about identity and choice without intense violence or mature themes.

Why we rated Seriously wicked 9LE

Seriously wicked is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 720L across 208 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Seriously wicked works for readers up to grade 6.5.

We rate Seriously wicked as 9LE ("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, Seriously wicked explores magic, humor, paranormal, fantasy, and family — 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 magic, humor, paranormal.