What reading level is The Witch's Sister?

The Witch's Sister by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Witch's Sister appropriate for?

The Witch's Sister is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.

What genre is The Witch's Sister?

The Witch's Sister is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Witch's Sister have any content warnings?

The Witch's Sister has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, 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 Witch's Sister?

The Witch's Sister by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor is 164 pages.

The Witch's Sister

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

The Witch's Sister

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

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

Lynn and Mouse sneak through the dark backyard, hearts pounding as they spot Mrs. Tuggle lurking near the garden shed. Shadows twist and strange noises echo around them—are they imagining things, or is the old woman really a witch? Suddenly, a chilling whisper cuts through the night: something is coming for them!

Themes

Friendship MysteryWitchcraft

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Lynn and her friend Mouse as they become convinced their neighbor is a witch with harmful intentions. The story explores themes of suspicion and childhood fear in a suspenseful but age-appropriate way for readers aged 9 to 12. Parents should note the mild tension and themes of witchcraft, but the peril is never graphic or overwhelming.