Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368)
James Stephens
Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by James Stephens
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
Did you know that deep in the mists of ancient Ireland, magical creatures and brave heroes are waiting to share their secrets? These timeless tales hide wonders you never imagined, but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection retells classic Irish folk tales, bringing ancient legends to life for middle-grade readers. Suitable for ages 9-12, the stories introduce children to rich cultural folklore with mild fantasy elements. There are no intense themes, making it a gentle introduction to mythology and storytelling.
Why we rated Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368) 11C
Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368) is written at a Level 6 reading level across 238 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368) works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368) 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, Fairy Tales of Ireland (Cdl5 1368) explores fantasy world-building, folklore, adventure, and cultural heritage — 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 fantasy world-building, folklore, adventure.
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
- 9789997005342
- Pages
- 238
- Publisher
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- Published
- May 1983
- Type
- Fiction