The witch's curse
Jordan Quinn
The witch's curse
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jordan Quinn
Illustrated by McPhillips, Robert, 1971- illustrator
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: the Kingdom of Wrenly has been drenched in rain for six whole days, and it’s not just the weather acting up. A mysterious curse is soaking everything, but that’s only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This early reader chapter book follows Lucas and Clara as they try to solve a magical curse causing endless rain in the Kingdom of Wrenly. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story introduces themes of magic, problem-solving, and teamwork without intense conflict or frightening content. Parents can expect a gentle adventure with light fantasy elements appropriate for young readers.
Why we rated The witch's curse 8LE
The witch's curse is written at a Level 3-4 reading level with a Lexile measure of 610L across 114 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The witch's curse works for readers up to grade 5.5.
We rate The witch's curse as 8LE ("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, The witch's curse explores magic, adventure, fantasy world-building, friendship, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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, adventure, fantasy world-building.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781481400756
- Pages
- 114
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Published
- 2014
- Type
- Fiction
- Lexile
- 610L