The Ragwitch cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Upper Grades (UG 9-12)
Book Level 6.8
Points 15.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 87534
Points per Word 0.000171
Page Count 400
Points per Page 0.0375

Description

Paul must journey across time to a distant dimension and rally the forces of good to rescue his sister from the evil Ragwitch and to save the magical kingdom of Yendre.

Quick Summary

Garth Nix delivers a genuinely terrifying villain wrapped in a time-hopping adventure that feels like escape-room puzzles meets dark fantasy. Kids will love the creepy puppet villains made of shadow and fabric, the mysterious magical kingdom of Yendre, and the clever puzzle-like challenges Paul must solve to rescue his sister from the Ragwitch's clutches. If your kid likes Sabriel or The Last Dragon Chronicles, they'll devour this dark and twisty fantasy quest. It is perfect for kids in grades 5 through 8 who enjoy complex fantasy worlds and are ready for a genuinely spooky antagonist.