Alice the Fairy
David Shannon
Alice the Fairy
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by David Shannon
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
Alice zips around, determined to make her clothes fly back into the closet all by themselves. But magic doesn’t always go as planned, and suddenly, things start to spin out of control. What will happen next?
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader follows Alice, a young girl who imagines herself as a 'Temporary Fairy' learning to master simple magic. Filled with humor and relatable moments about growing up and family life, it is suitable for children ages 5 to 8 and supports early reading skills without any concerning content.
Why we rated Alice the Fairy 7C
Alice the Fairy is written at a Level 2 reading level across 44 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Alice the Fairy works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Alice the Fairy as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Alice the Fairy explores humor, family, growing up & facts of life, and children's books — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about humor, family, growing up & facts of life.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780545119467
- Pages
- 44
- Publisher
- Scholastic, Incorporated
- Published
- 2009
- Type
- Fiction