Butterfingers

Juliet Trewellard

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Butterfingers

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Juliet Trewellard

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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.

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 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

210 pages
ISBN
9780552556507
Pages
210
Publisher
Random House
Published
2008
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PrincessesDragonsAnimalsFairy Tales