Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties
Lesley M. M. Blume
Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Practical Guide by Miss Edythe McFate
by Lesley M. M. Blume
The text is written at a 6th 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
Lightning flashes over the city as a shadow darts between the skyscrapers—it's not just any shadow, but a mischievous fairy on the loose! Suddenly, a goblin's sneaky grin appears in the dark alley, and you realize the fairies of New York aren't all friendly. What secrets will you uncover when the night falls?
Quick Assessment
This richly illustrated middle-grade book offers an imaginative look at modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other mythical creatures set in New York City. It provides practical advice for recognizing friendly and unfriendly fairies, along with eight cautionary tales that blend folklore with urban fantasy. Suitable for ages 9-12, the book encourages curiosity about folklore while maintaining a playful tone.
Why we rated Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties 11LP
Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties is written at a Level 6 reading level across 258 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties as 11LP ("Light — Physical") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, Modern fairies, dwarves, goblins, and other nasties explores fantasy world-building, adventure, mystery, 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, mystery.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers looking for something heavier — this is a gentle, low-stakes story by design.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780375862038
- Pages
- 258
- Publisher
- Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
- Published
- 2010
- Type
- Fiction