The Wondrous and the wicked
Page Morgan
The Wondrous and the wicked
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Page Morgan
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.
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About This Book
The Waverly sisters aren’t just ordinary kids—they’re the last line of defense against demons lurking in the streets of turn-of-the-century Paris. With their fierce gargoyle protectors by their side, they face a rising power that could change everything. What happens when the world’s magic turns dark and unstoppable?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Set in early 1900s Paris, this middle-grade fantasy follows the Waverly sisters as they battle demonic forces with the help of magical gargoyles. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of supernatural adventure and sibling bonds, with some mild peril and fantasy violence that is typical for the genre. Parents should note the presence of dark magical elements and conflicts with otherworldly creatures.
Why we rated The Wondrous and the wicked 12MP
The Wondrous and the wicked is written at a Level 7 reading level across 343 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Wondrous and the wicked works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate The Wondrous and the wicked as 12MP ("Moderate — Physical") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from physical peril, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.
Thematically, The Wondrous and the wicked explores supernatural, gargoyles, sisters, adventure, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, gargoyles, sisters.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12MP — Moderate — PhysicalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Was our "Moderate" 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
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780385743150
- Pages
- 343
- Publisher
- Dispossessed
- Published
- 2015
- Type
- Fiction