Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales
Lucy Kincaid
Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Lucy Kincaid
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if you could step inside the pages of the most magical fairy tales ever told? Imagine meeting brave heroes, clever mice, and enchanted mermaids all in one book. But what secrets and surprises will you uncover in these timeless adventures?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Eric Kincaid's Book of Fairy Tales is a collection of classic fairy tales presented in a large-print format suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The book includes well-known stories such as Hansel and Gretel, Cinderella, and The Wizard of Oz, making it a wonderful introduction to traditional literature. There is no content that parents should find concerning, and the language is accessible for middle-grade readers.
Why we rated Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales 11C
Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales is written at a Level 6 reading level across 205 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales as 11C ("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, Eric Kincaid's book of fairy tales explores fairy tales, juvenile literature, fantasy world-building, 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 fairy tales, juvenile literature, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
- 9780861124282
- Pages
- 205
- Publisher
- Brimax Books
- Published
- 1987
- Type
- Nonfiction