What reading level is Mary the sharing fairy?

Mary the sharing fairy by Daisy Meadows is at a Level 4-5 reading level (Lexile 770L). Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Mary the sharing fairy appropriate for?

Mary the sharing fairy is recommended for Ages 5-8. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Mary the sharing fairy?

Mary the sharing fairy is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION. Part of the Rainbow Magic: Friendship Fairies series.

Does Mary the sharing fairy have any content warnings?

Mary the sharing fairy has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Mary the sharing fairy?

Mary the sharing fairy by Daisy Meadows is 65 pages (approximately 4,448 words).

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated May 18, 2026

Mary the sharing fairy

Daisy Meadows

Mary the sharing fairy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daisy Meadows

Rainbow Magic: Friendship Fairies

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 5-8 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When Mary's magical charm goes missing, Rachel and Kirsty set off on a fun adventure to help their fairy friend find it. Along the way, they discover the true power of friendship and sharing in a world full of magic and wonder.

Themes

FriendshipMagicFairiesAdventure

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 5-8.

Why we rated Mary the sharing fairy 9C

Mary the sharing fairy is written at a Level 4-5 reading level with a Lexile measure of 770L across 65 pages (approximately 4,448 words). Strong independent readers around grade 5.9 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Mary the sharing fairy works for readers up to grade 6.9.

Read aloud, Mary the sharing fairy takes about 30 minutes, which fits within a single read-aloud session.

We rate Mary the sharing fairy as 9C ("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, Mary the sharing fairy explores friendship, magic, fairies, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Reluctant readers who need fast-paced, hook-heavy stories to stay engaged.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, magic, fairies.

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.