Witch friend

Colin Thompson

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Witch friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Colin Thompson

Reading Level 6 11C Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if your new best friend was a witch with real magical powers? Imagine trying to use magic to make school easier, only to find that spells don’t always go as planned. Can Betty and Ffiona fix the surprises before things get out of hand?

Themes

FriendshipBest friendsWitchesMagicHumorous stories

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows Betty, who befriends her new neighbor Ffiona, a witch, and explores themes of friendship and magic with a humorous twist. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story includes light magical elements and situations that encourage problem-solving and empathy. Parents should note the playful use of magic and mild school adjustment challenges.

For Parents

Content Intensity

11C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

240 pages
ISBN
9780061138577
Pages
240
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Best FriendsFriendshipWitchesMagicHumorous StoriesWizards