Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales.
Michael Foreman
Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales.
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Michael Foreman
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
The crackle of a fire fills the cozy room, and the scent of old paper tickles your nose as you open a magical book. Each page whispers stories from faraway lands where brave heroes and enchanted creatures come alive. These timeless fairy tales invite you to dream, wonder, and feel the magic deep in your heart.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This collection features twenty-two beautifully illustrated fairy tales from around the world, including works by Hans Christian Andersen and traditional folklore. Aimed at middle-grade readers, it offers a diverse range of stories that celebrate imagination and cultural heritage. The content is appropriate for ages 9 to 12, with no notable content concerns.
Why we rated Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales. 9C
Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales. is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 142 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales. works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales. 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, Michael Foreman's world of fairy tales. explores fairy tales, folklore, and multicultural — 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, multicultural.
- ✓ 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
9C — 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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 1559701641
- Pages
- 142
- Publisher
- Arcade Pub
- Published
- 1991
- Type
- Nonfiction