Peacock Pie
Walter De la Mare
Peacock Pie
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Book of Rhymes
by Walter De la Mare
Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone
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.
We may earn a commission from these links. Bookshop.org supports independent bookstores with every purchase.
About This Book
The moonlight glimmers as fairies dance around the forest clearing, their laughter ringing through the night. Suddenly, a prince stumbles into the magical circle, eyes wide with surprise. What secret adventure is about to unfold under the spell of Peacock Pie?
Themes
Quick Assessment
Peacock Pie is a charming collection of whimsical poems that capture the playful antics of fairies, princes, children, and more. Suitable for middle-grade readers, these poems blend fantasy and everyday wonder, encouraging imagination and a love for classic poetry. The content is gentle and imaginative, without any material that would concern parents.
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — GentleNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A 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
Pudding and Pie
Sarah Williams, Ian Beck
Pudding and Pie
Sarah Williams, Ian Beck
Peacock Maiden
Nicholas van Rijn
Peacock Maiden
Nicholas van Rijn
Pudding & Pie
Nick Sharratt
Pudding & Pie
Nick Sharratt
Pixies Display
Deborah Muller
Pixies Display
Deborah Muller
Peony's rainbow
Martha Weston
Peony's rainbow
Martha Weston
Custard Pie
Pie Corbett
Custard Pie
Pie Corbett
Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780571149636
- Pages
- 115
- Publisher
- Faber & Faber
- Published
- October 1988
- Type
- Fiction