Cendrillon
Robert D. San Souci
Cendrillon
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Caribbean Cinderella
by Robert D. San Souci
The text is written at a 3rd 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
On a vibrant island filled with magic and laughter, a clever girl finds help from her spirited godmother to change her fate. This lively retelling brings a fresh and funny spin to the classic Cinderella story, bursting with colorful charm and heartfelt moments. Adventure and enchantment await in every page of this unforgettable tale.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 3-4 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.
Why we rated Cendrillon 8C
Cendrillon is written at a Level 3-4 reading level across 50 pages (approximately 1,834 words). Strong independent readers around grade 4.7 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Cendrillon works for readers up to grade 5.7.
Read aloud, Cendrillon takes about 12 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.
We rate Cendrillon as 8C ("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, Cendrillon explores fairy tales, folklore, family, humor, and magic — 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.
- ✓ Readers who like a steady plot with enough momentum to keep pages turning.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales, folklore, family.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
8C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
6/10Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 068980668X
- Pages
- 50
- Publisher
- Simon & Schuster Books For Young Readers
- Published
- 1998
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 1,834
- Read-Aloud
- ~12 min
- Text Density
- Picture-Heavy