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Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story)

Daphne Skinner

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Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daphne Skinner

Reading Level 3 8C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

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

The crisp snap of an apple echoes through the castle halls, its sweet scent masking a secret. What if the Queen’s famous poisoned apple was just a misunderstood snack, meant to help Snow White stay healthy? Sometimes, the story isn't as simple as it seems, and feelings run deeper than the surface.

Themes

Movie Tie - InChildren's FictionFamilyPerspective

Quick Assessment

This early reader retells the classic Snow White tale from the perspective of the Queen, presenting her as a misunderstood character with good intentions. Suitable for ages 5 to 8, the book offers a fresh take on a familiar story without intense themes. Parents can expect gentle conflict and a focus on perspective-taking.

Why we rated Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story) 8C

Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story) is written at a Level 3 reading level across 72 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 4.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story) works for readers up to grade 5.0.

We rate Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story) 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, Disney Princess: My Side of the Story - Snow White/The Queen - Book #2 (Disney Princess: My Side of the Story) explores movie tie - in, children's fiction, family, and perspective — 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.
  • Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
  • Kids drawn to stories about movie tie - in, children's fiction, family.

Maybe not for

  • ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.

For Parents

Content Intensity

8C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

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

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Details

Book Length

72 pages
ISBN
9780786836482
Pages
72
Publisher
Disney Press
Published
February 1, 2005
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Movie TieInFairy Tales & FolkloreMovie or Television Tie-InSnow WhiteSpecimensStepmothersUpside-down BooksGood and EvilPrincesses