Peacock Pie

Walter De la Mare

Cover of Peacock Pie

Peacock Pie

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Book of Rhymes

by Walter De la Mare

Illustrated by Edward Ardizzone

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 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?

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 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

115 pages
ISBN
9780571149636
Pages
115
Publisher
Faber & Faber
Published
October 1988
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

English PoetryPoetryChildren's PoetryChildren's Poetry, English