Witches

Lana Santorelli

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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?

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.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — 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

4/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
7
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

426 pages
ISBN
9781450719117
Pages
426
Publisher
Independent Publisher
Published
2010
Type
Fiction