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In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2)

Adam Gidwitz

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In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adam Gidwitz

Reading Level 7 12ME Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 7th 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 the darkest fairy tales came to life, and you had to face every twisted challenge? Imagine a world where frogs can be princes, but only if you dare to break the curse. Will you survive the glass that traps you or find a way to shatter it forever?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy adventure reimagines classic Grimm fairy tales with a darkly humorous twist. Suitable for readers ages 9-12, it blends fairy tale magic with themes of bravery and resilience. Though it contains some spooky and intense moments, the story encourages imagination and critical thinking about traditional stories.

Why we rated In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2) 12ME

In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2) is written at a Level 7 reading level across 314 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2) works for readers up to grade 9.0.

We rate In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2) as 12ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, physical peril — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, In a Glass Grimmly (A Tale Dark & Grimm, #2) explores adventure, fairy tales & folklore, humor, and fantasy world-building — 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.
  • Kids drawn to stories about adventure, fairy tales & folklore, humor.

Maybe not for

  • ! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.

For Parents

Content Intensity

12ME — Moderate — Emotional
Emotional
Moderate
Physical
Moderate
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Data confidence: standard

Was our "Moderate" content intensity rating accurate for this book?

Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
6
Emotional Weight
6
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

314 pages
ISBN
9780525425816
Pages
314
Publisher
Dutton Books for Young Readers
Published
2012
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Fairy Tales & FolkloreAdaptationsCharacters in LiteratureHumorous StoriesAdventure and AdventurersFrogsCousinsFairy TalesAction & AdventureCharacters and Characteristics in LiteratureAmerican Horror TalesAdventure FictionCourageHumorous FictionQuestsAction and Adventure Fiction