That's So Raven
Michael Poryes
That's So Raven
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
The Trouble With Boys
by Michael Poryes
The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Raven’s eyes snap open—she’s just seen a future that’s totally unexpected! Every vision twists into a wild adventure, and nothing ever goes as planned. What will happen when her latest psychic glimpse leads her into trouble she can’t predict?
Themes
Quick Assessment
That's So Raven follows a teenage girl with psychic abilities who navigates everyday challenges and unexpected twists from her visions. Suitable for middle and early high school readers, it blends humor and supernatural elements while exploring themes of self-discovery and friendship. The story contains mild fantasy elements and typical adolescent situations, making it appropriate for ages 13-18.
Why we rated That's So Raven 9LP
That's So Raven is written at a Level 4-5 reading level. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, That's So Raven works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate That's So Raven as 9LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, That's So Raven explores extrasensory perception, friendship, coming of age, humor, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about extrasensory perception, friendship, coming of age.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
- ISBN
- 9781417674268
- Publisher
- Tandem Library
- Published
- October 31, 2004
- Type
- Fiction