Child of faerie, child of earth
Josepha Sherman
Child of faerie, child of earth
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Josepha Sherman
The text is written at a 4th 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
Did you know Percinet is not just any boy? He's half faerie, born to a magical queen, but he hides a secret love for a mortal girl trapped in a castle. When her wicked stepmother, a hidden sorceress, threatens her, Percinet must leave his enchanted world to protect her—but that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows Percinet, a half-faerie prince who falls in love with a mortal girl and bravely steps into the human world to protect her from a dangerous stepmother with dark magical powers. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story touches on themes of love, courage, and magical battles, with mild fantasy peril but no graphic content.
Why we rated Child of faerie, child of earth 9LE
Child of faerie, child of earth is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 159 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Child of faerie, child of earth works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Child of faerie, child of earth as 9LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Child of faerie, child of earth explores fantasy, fairy tales, romance, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy, fairy tales, romance.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0802781128
- Pages
- 159
- Publisher
- Walker
- Published
- 1992
- Type
- Fiction