The Girl in the Tower cover

The Girl in the Tower

Author: Schroeder, Lisa

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 31135
Points per Word 0.000161
Page Count 246
Points per Page 0.020325

Description

An evil queen has kept Violet and her mother locked in a tower until the witch can use the girl's hair in a special spell.

Quick Summary

A fairy tale gets a fresh twist in this story about a girl who must team up with her mother to outsmart a wicked queen and escape a magical tower. Readers will root for Violet as she discovers hidden strengths, solves clever puzzles, and learns that courage sometimes means trusting the people who love her most. If your kid loves the heartwarming friendships in "The Night Circus" or the magical escapes in "The Wild Robot," they'll be captivated by this tale. Perfect for kids ages 9 to 12 in grades 4 through 8 who enjoy fantasy adventures with strong family bonds.