Witch Test
Katie Carroll
Witch Test
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Katie Carroll
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here's a secret: Liza isn’t just the target of nasty middle school rumors—her family might really be connected to witches! When she discovers her mother’s hidden diary, everything changes, but that’s only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Witch Test explores themes of bullying, family history, and self-discovery set against the backdrop of the Salem witch trials. Suitable for ages 9-12, it sensitively addresses middle school challenges and emotional struggles while incorporating fantasy elements. Parents should be aware of themes around bullying, loneliness, and mild emotional distress.
Why we rated Witch Test 11ME
Witch Test is written at a Level 6 reading level across 223 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Witch Test works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Witch Test as 11ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Bullying, Loneliness, Emotional Distress.
Thematically, Witch Test explores friendship, coming of age, family, bullying, and fantasy world-building — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers. Each of these themes is concrete enough to seed a real conversation, not just a moral lesson.
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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, coming of age, family.
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
11ME — Moderate — EmotionalReal stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.
Content Flags
Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
5/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780998925493
- Pages
- 223
- Publisher
- Shimmer Publications
- Published
- 2022
- Type
- Fiction