Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
Abie Longstaff
Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Abie Longstaff
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Princess Rose has been trapped in a deep, magical sleep by a wicked fairy's spell. But Kittie Lacey, the clever Fairytale Hairdresser, has a plan to wake her up with a little help from fairy godmothers and a green-thumbed prince. And that's only the beginning of the magic!
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader introduces young children to a playful retelling of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale, featuring Kittie Lacey, the Fairytale Hairdresser. Designed for ages 5 to 8, the story combines fantasy and magic with themes of friendship and problem-solving, making it suitable for early independent readers. There is no intense content, making it a safe and enjoyable read for young children.
Why we rated Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty 7C
Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty is written at a Level 2 reading level across 35 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty as 7C ("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, Fairytale Hairdresser and Sleeping Beauty explores fairy tales & folklore, fantasy & magic, adventure, friendship, and juvenile fiction — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 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 & folklore, fantasy & magic, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — 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
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781448158485
- Pages
- 35
- Publisher
- Random House
- Published
- 2013
- Type
- Fiction