What reading level is Witches?

Witches by Lana Santorelli is at a Level 8 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Witches appropriate for?

Witches is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 12ME (Moderate — Emotional).

Does Witches have any content warnings?

Witches has a HootRating of 12ME (Moderate — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Witches?

Witches by Lana Santorelli is 426 pages.

Witches

Lana Santorelli

Witches

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The Ludus: Book One

by Lana Santorelli

Reading Level 8 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 8th 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

Have witches really disappeared, or are some hiding in plain sight? Roo doesn't feel like a witch, yet she can change the world around her in mysterious ways and sense the energy of all living things. When a witch hunter arrives and her sister is possessed, Roo must face dangers that could change everything—what will she do next?

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Friendship Coming of Age Family Adventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Roo, a young woman hiding her witch powers in a world that believes witches are extinct. As Roo grapples with identity, friendship, and danger from a witch hunter, the story explores themes of self-discovery and trust. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book contains moderate fantasy peril and emotional challenges but no graphic content.