What reading level is The Secret Circle 1?

The Secret Circle 1 by Lisa Jane Smith is at a Level 7 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Secret Circle 1 appropriate for?

The Secret Circle 1 is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Secret Circle 1?

The Secret Circle 1 is fiction.

Does The Secret Circle 1 have any content warnings?

The Secret Circle 1 has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence, Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Secret Circle 1?

The Secret Circle 1 by Lisa Jane Smith is 312 pages.

The Secret Circle 1

Lisa Jane Smith

The Secret Circle 1

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

the Initiation

by Lisa Jane Smith

Reading Level 7 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Cassie stumbles, breath caught, as the circle's power crackles around her. The air thickens with magic and mystery, but a shadow lurks—someone just fell, and no one knows why. What secret is Cassie hiding that could change everything?

Themes

Friendship Fantasy World-Building Mystery Coming of AgeHorror & Ghost Stories

Quick Assessment

This first book in a trilogy follows Cassie, a newcomer to the mysterious town of New Salem, as she discovers her magical heritage and joins a secret group of teens. The story contains supernatural elements and mild horror suitable for middle-grade readers, with themes of friendship, secrecy, and self-discovery. Parents should note some suspenseful and chilling scenes that contribute to the story's eerie atmosphere.