Faith & Fairies
C. S. Haviland
Faith & Fairies
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Fable of Faithcraft
by C. S. Haviland
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if three orphan boys found a hidden world of magical dryads living deep in the forest? Their adventure begins when they must save the dryads’ queen from a tricky satyr king by restoring her power with a magical kiss. But can they do it before the dryads disappear forever?
Quick Assessment
This middle-grade fantasy follows three orphan boys who discover a secret community of dryads and embark on a quest to rescue their queen from a satyr king. The story blends magical adventure with themes of loss, hope, and faith, offering a rich emotional journey suitable for ages 9-12. Parents should note the story includes themes of rescue and emotional challenges but is presented with a positive, imaginative tone.
Why we rated Faith & Fairies 11LE
Faith & Fairies is written at a Level 6 reading level across 258 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Faith & Fairies works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Faith & Fairies as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") 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: Loss & Grief, Mild Peril, Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Faith & Fairies explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, faith, and coming of age — 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.
- ✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
Maybe not for
- ! Children currently coping with grief — the themes may hit close to home.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight 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
4/10Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780975935514
- Pages
- 258
- Publisher
- LegendMaker Scriptoria
- Published
- April 2005
- Type
- Fiction