What reading level is Penelope the foal fairy?

Penelope the foal fairy by Daisy Meadows is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 820L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Penelope the foal fairy appropriate for?

Penelope the foal fairy is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 10LE (Light — Emotional).

What genre is Penelope the foal fairy?

Penelope the foal fairy is fiction — JUVENILE FICTION.

Does Penelope the foal fairy have any content warnings?

Penelope the foal fairy has a HootRating of 10LE (Light — Emotional). 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 Penelope the foal fairy?

Penelope the foal fairy by Daisy Meadows is 65 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated August 1, 2026

Penelope the foal fairy

Daisy Meadows

Penelope the foal fairy

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Daisy Meadows

Reading Level 5-6 10LE Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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

What if a mischievous goblin snatched a magical foal right from under your nose? Imagine racing against time through sparkling meadows and enchanted forests to bring it back. Can Rachel and Kirsty outsmart Jack Frost’s goblins before the farm’s magic fades away?

Themes

FriendshipMagicAdventure Fantasy World-BuildingAnimals

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fantasy novel follows Rachel and Kirsty as they embark on a magical adventure to rescue Penelope’s stolen foal from goblins. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story combines elements of friendship, magic, and courage with light suspense appropriate for this age group. The book promotes teamwork and problem-solving within a charming fairy tale setting.

Why we rated Penelope the foal fairy 10LE

Penelope the foal fairy is written at a Level 5-6 reading level with a Lexile measure of 820L across 65 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 6.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Penelope the foal fairy works for readers up to grade 7.5.

We rate Penelope the foal fairy as 10LE ("Light — Emotional") 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, Penelope the foal fairy explores friendship, magic, adventure, fantasy world-building, and animals — 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 friendship, magic, adventure.