What reading level is Fairy Tales for Modern Queers?

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers by Emily Reed is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Fairy Tales for Modern Queers appropriate for?

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags: Bullying, Depression & Mental Health, Identity & Self-Discovery, Mild Peril.

What genre is Fairy Tales for Modern Queers?

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Fairy Tales for Modern Queers?

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers by Emily Reed is 180 pages.

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers

Emily Reed

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers

Q: Does Fairy Tales for Modern Queers have any content warnings?

Fairy Tales for Modern Queers has a content intensity rating of "Moderate" (3/5). Content flags include: Bullying, Depression & Mental Health, Identity & Self-Discovery, Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Reed

Reading Level 4-5 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 9-12 Matched

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

What if fairy tales were filled with heroes and heroines just like you, facing challenges that go beyond dragons and curses? Imagine a princess who must prove her bravery against both a fierce dragon and her own kingdom’s rules. These stories twist the magic you know with new adventures that ask, who gets to be the hero — and at what cost?

Themes

Fairy talesLGBTQ+ Representation Coming of Age Family AdventureMental Health

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade collection reimagines classic fairy tales through the lives of LGBTQ+ characters, addressing themes like identity, bullying, mental health, and acceptance. Suitable for ages 9-12, it offers diverse representation and thoughtful exploration of complex issues in a fantastical context. Parents should note the inclusion of topics such as depression, harassment, and gender identity challenges, presented in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner.