What reading level is Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies?

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies by Padraic Colum is at a Level 5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies appropriate for?

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5).

What genre is Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies?

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies is fiction.

Does Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies have any content warnings?

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies

Padraic Colum

Kate Mary Ellen and the Fairies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Padraic Colum

Reading Level 5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

Kate Mary Ellen isn’t just any girl—she’s the only one who’s ever been chosen by real Irish fairies! When they ask her for a special favor, she discovers magical gifts that could change everything. But what will she do with such surprising power?

Themes

FairiesFantasyFolkloreFriendshipIrish Culture

Quick Assessment

This charming middle-grade fiction set in Ireland follows Kate Mary Ellen as she encounters fairies on Saint Patrick's Day, receiving magical gifts in exchange for a favor. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of folklore and kindness with gentle fantasy elements and no intense content.