What reading level is Sleeping Beauty?

Sleeping Beauty by Wendy Mass is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Sleeping Beauty appropriate for?

Sleeping Beauty is recommended for Ages 9-12. HootRating: 9C (Clear).

What genre is Sleeping Beauty?

Sleeping Beauty is fiction — Fairy Tale.

Does Sleeping Beauty have any content warnings?

Sleeping Beauty has a HootRating of 9C (Clear). 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 Sleeping Beauty?

Sleeping Beauty by Wendy Mass is 172 pages.

Sleeping Beauty

Wendy Mass

Sleeping Beauty

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

The One who Took the Really Long Nap

by Wendy Mass

Reading Level 4-5 9C 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

Here's a secret: the princess hasn't just been asleep for a hundred years—there’s more to her story than anyone knows. And the prince? He’s got his own problems that might change everything you thought about fairy tales. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy talesAdventure FriendshipFantasy

Quick Assessment

This retelling of Sleeping Beauty offers a fresh perspective by exploring both the princess’s and the prince’s stories, adding depth to the classic fairy tale. Suitable for middle-grade readers, it gently addresses themes of perspective and challenges traditional narratives without intense content. Parents can expect a creative and engaging read appropriate for ages 9-12.