Ivy's Ever After

Dawn Lairamore

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Ivy's Ever After

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Dawn Lairamore

Reading Level 4-5 9LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th 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

The scent of pine and smoke curls around the tower where Ivy sits, her fingers tracing the rough stone walls. Outside, the kingdom buzzes with secrets and danger, while inside, a dragon with a surprising talent waits. Ivy doesn’t need a prince to save her—she just needs to outsmart a monster and protect her home.

Quick Assessment

Ivy’s Ever After is a middle-grade fantasy that turns traditional fairy tale tropes upside down, featuring a brave princess, a clever dragon, and a plot full of adventure and humor. Suitable for ages 9-12, this story explores themes of courage, friendship, and self-reliance, with light peril and mild suspense but no graphic content. Parents can expect a fun, empowering read that encourages imagination and challenges stereotypes.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LE — Light — Emotional
Emotional
Light
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Light

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

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
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

192 pages
ISBN
9780823429370
Pages
192
Publisher
Holiday House
Published
2013
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

PrincessesDragonsAdventure and AdventurersFairy TalesFairy GodmothersConformity