Last fairy tales
Edouard Laboulaye
Last fairy tales
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Edouard Laboulaye
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
Did you know there's a secret collection of magical stories hidden across the world? These tales carry whispers of enchanted forests, brave heroes, and mysterious creatures waiting to be discovered. But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book offers a retelling of twenty-seven fairy and folk tales from diverse cultures around the world, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. It introduces classic storytelling elements with accessible language appropriate for middle-grade readers. Parents should note the content is rooted in traditional folklore, emphasizing imagination and cultural variety without intense themes.
Why we rated Last fairy tales 12C
Last fairy tales is written at a Level 7 reading level across 382 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Last fairy tales works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Last fairy tales as 12C ("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, Last fairy tales explores fairy tales, folklore, 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.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales, folklore, fantasy world-building.
- ✓ Curious kids who prefer real-world topics over made-up stories.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
Similar Books
Based on content and theme analysis
Fairy Tales
Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm]
Fairy Tales
Gebrüder Grimm [Brothers Grimm]
The fairy tale book
Liz Scoggins
The fairy tale book
Liz Scoggins
Fairy tales and fables
Eve Morel
Fairy tales and fables
Eve Morel
French Fairy Tales
Denyse Delcourt
French Fairy Tales
Denyse Delcourt
My Favorite Fairy Stories
Kidsbooks
My Favorite Fairy Stories
Kidsbooks
The fairy tale book
Jane Staab
The fairy tale book
Jane Staab
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0848602080
- Pages
- 382
- Publisher
- Core Collection Books
- Published
- 1976
- Type
- Nonfiction