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I say that for three reasons: First, the reading level is right; the technical vocabulary makes it a little more challenging for readers at the younger end of the spectrum, but it’s manageable. Second, many girls are heavily involved with dance, music, skating, and other performance activities in grade and middle school, as they explore new interests. Third, grade schoolers have a tendency to read about middle school and high school students because they’re curious about what lies ahead for them. The heroine of Swan is just a little older than Swan‘s target audience when the series begins, making her a perfect heroine (at least from the standpoint of a younger reader).

I should also point out that CMX has given Swan a rating of “E” (Everyone), indicating that there’s no nudity, swearing, sex, graphic violence, or drug use depicted in the series.