Will and the Whisp

Ross MacKay

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Will and the Whisp

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ross MacKay

Reading Level 5 10ME Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 5th 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

What if you suddenly found a mysterious invisible creature living inside you? Will Devine just wants to fit in at his new school, but when the Whisp — a secret being hunted through shadowy streets — ends up inside him, their worlds collide in ways neither could imagine. Can they trust each other enough to survive the dangers closing in from every side?

Quick Assessment

Will and the Whisp is a middle-grade fantasy novel about a boy named Will who unexpectedly shares his body with an invisible creature from another world. The story explores themes of friendship, trust, and facing challenges together, with some suspenseful moments including danger from hunters and a deceased teacher. Suitable for ages 9-12, it contains mild peril but no graphic content, making it appropriate for middle-grade readers.

For Parents

Content Intensity

10ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9781955547413
Publisher
Hurn Publications
Published
2022
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Family