A midsummer night's dream

Clare Bevan

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A midsummer night's dream

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Clare Bevan

Reading Level 2 7C Ages 5-8 Matched

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Did you know a magical forest can change who you love? Fairies with secret powers play tricks that turn everything upside down. But that's only the beginning of the adventure!

Themes

ShakespeareFairy playsCourtshipFantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This book is a gentle prose adaptation of Shakespeare's classic play, tailored for early readers ages 5 to 8. It introduces young children to themes of love, magic, and fantasy in a simple and accessible way, with no intense content. Parents can expect a light, imaginative story that encourages interest in classic literature.

For Parents

Content Intensity

7C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
2
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

45 pages
ISBN
0195217969
Pages
45
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Published
2000
Type
Fiction

Genres

Athens (Greece)

Subjects

Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616AdaptationsCourtshipFairy PlaysAthensShakespeare, William, 1564-1616, Midsummer Night's Dream

People

William Shakespeare (1564-1616)

Places

Athens (Greece)