Spells

Aprilynne Pike

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Spells

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Aprilynne Pike

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if you discovered you were a faerie with secret powers? Imagine being sent to a mysterious academy where you must relearn magic to protect your family and a hidden town from dangerous trolls. But what if the biggest threat comes from someone you never expected?

Themes

Fantasy & MagicAdolescence & Coming of AgeFriendshipSocial ThemesGirls & Women

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy follows sixteen-year-old Laurel, who attends a magical academy to master her faerie abilities and protect both her human family and the enchanted town of Avalon from trolls. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of friendship, identity, and courage in the face of danger, with mild fantasy peril and social challenges. Parents should know it includes fantasy violence and coming-of-age themes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Light
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

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

359 pages
ISBN
9780061668074
Pages
359
Publisher
HarperTeen
Published
2010
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fantasy & MagicSocial ThemesAdolescence & Coming of AgeGirls & WomenPlantsInterpersonal RelationsSchoolsFairiesTrolls