Butterfingers
Juliet Trewellard
Butterfingers
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Juliet Trewellard
The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Princess Bella disappeared from her hidden garden, leaving behind a mysterious golden ball shimmering with magic. No knight can defeat the dark, fire-breathing monster that took her away. But clumsy Ned, the stable boy, is ready to face the impossible—and that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
Butterfingers is a middle-grade fantasy adventure featuring a brave but clumsy stable boy who sets out to rescue a princess kidnapped by a fearsome dragon. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story explores themes of courage and determination with mild peril and fantasy violence. Parents should know the book contains classic dragon-related danger but no graphic content.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 2 — MildLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780552556507
- Pages
- 210
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- 2008
- Type
- Fiction