Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland
Kathleen Raine
Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Kathleen Raine
Illustrated by Jack B. Yeats
The text is written at a 8th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Hear the whisper of ancient winds weaving through misty Irish hills, carrying stories as old as time itself. Feel the magic shimmer in the air as heroes, fairies, and creatures of legend step from the shadows to share their secrets. These timeless tales invite you to explore a world where every step echoes with wonder and mystery.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection brings together traditional Irish fairy and folk tales, retold in a way that captures the rich cultural heritage and magic of Ireland. Suitable for teens aged 13 to 18, the stories blend myth, legend, and folklore with poetic verse, offering an immersive introduction to classic narratives. Parents should note the book contains fantasy violence and themes common to traditional folklore.
Why we rated Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland 12LP
Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland is written at a Level 8 reading level across 416 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland as 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fantasy Violence.
Thematically, Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland explores fairy tales, folk tales, myth & legend, folklore, and magical tales — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ 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, folk tales, myth & legend.
Maybe not for
- ! Children who are sensitive to violence, even when handled at age-appropriate levels.
- ! 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
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" 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
- 9780861403929
- Pages
- 416
- Publisher
- Colin Smythe Ltd
- Published
- November 1995
- Type
- Fiction