Cinderella - The Fairy Tale/896140

Charles Perrault, Anthea Bell

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Cinderella - The Fairy Tale/896140

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Fairy Tale

by Charles Perrault, Anthea Bell

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Cinderella isn’t just a girl waiting for a prince—she’s the clever heroine who turns her toughest moments into a magical night at the ball. With a little fairy godmother magic, she shows that kindness and courage can change everything. And that’s why her story still sparkles in hearts everywhere.

Themes

FamilyKindnessResilienceFairy TaleRomance

Quick Assessment

This classic fairy tale follows Cinderella, a young girl mistreated by her stepfamily who, with magical help, attends a royal ball and finds love and hope. Suitable for children ages 9-12, the story emphasizes themes of kindness, resilience, and transformation. Parents should note the traditional fairy tale elements and mild conflict involving family dynamics.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

ISBN
9789994439645
Publisher
Yes Entertainment Corp
Published
July 1993
Type
Fiction
Language
DE