What reading level is The Witch Herself?

The Witch Herself by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Gail Owens is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Witch Herself appropriate for?

The Witch Herself is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is The Witch Herself?

The Witch Herself is fiction — Occult fiction.

Does The Witch Herself have any content warnings?

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

How many pages is The Witch Herself?

The Witch Herself by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Gail Owens is 164 pages.

The Witch Herself

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Gail Owens

The Witch Herself

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor, Gail Owens

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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

The air crackles with the scent of burning herbs and whispered secrets as Mrs. Tuggle's spells weave through the town. Strange shadows flicker in every corner, and Lynn and Mouse can feel the chill of magic tightening its grip. With each enchantment, their hope dims—but their courage shines brighter than ever.

Themes

Friendship Adventure Fantasy World-BuildingWitchcraft

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction explores themes of witchcraft and friendship as two children, Lynn and Mouse, strive to break the spells cast by an old woman, Mrs. Tuggle. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild magical elements and a sense of suspense but avoids graphic content. Parents should be aware of its portrayal of supernatural themes in a fictional context.