Fairy Wings
Elizabeth Dawson Baker
Fairy Wings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Fairy Wings #1
by Elizabeth Dawson Baker
The text is written at a 7th 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 sometimes, magic shows up when you least expect it? Tamisin Warner thought she was just going to swim practice, until something strange started growing on her back—wings! But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Fairy Wings is a middle-grade fantasy novel about Tamisin Warner, who discovers she is a fairy princess with real wings. The story blends themes of magic, self-discovery, and adventure suitable for ages 9-12. It includes light romantic elements and emphasizes strong female characters.
Why we rated Fairy Wings 12C
Fairy Wings is written at a Level 7 reading level across 307 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fairy Wings works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Fairy Wings as 12C ("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 Wings explores fantasy world-building, coming of age, adventure, friendship, and family — 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, coming of age, 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
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781599907567
- Pages
- 307
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury
- Published
- 2012
- Type
- Fiction