Tris and Izzie
Mette Ivie Harrison
Tris and Izzie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Mette Ivie Harrison
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here’s a secret: Izzie’s magic isn’t just pretend—it’s real, just like her father’s was. She thought making a love potion for her best friend would be simple, but now monsters are sniffing her out, and things are about to get a lot more dangerous. And that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows 16-year-old Izzie as she discovers her real magical powers while navigating friendship and high school challenges. Alongside themes of interpersonal relationships and magic, the story includes encounters with monsters drawn to her magic, adding gentle suspense. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book handles fantasy peril without graphic content.
Why we rated Tris and Izzie 11LE
Tris and Izzie is written at a Level 6 reading level across 267 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Tris and Izzie works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Tris and Izzie as 11LE ("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, Tris and Izzie explores magic, interpersonal relations, high schools, monsters, and friendship — 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 magic, interpersonal relations, high schools.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781606841730
- Pages
- 267
- Publisher
- Egmontusa
- Published
- 2011
- Type
- Fiction