Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7)
Claudie Stanke
Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Claudie Stanke
Illustrated by Annabel Malak
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
What if a single prick of a spindle could send a whole kingdom into a hundred years of sleep? Imagine a brave princess and the magical curse that holds her captive in a deep, endless slumber. Will someone find a way to break the spell before it’s too late?
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic Sleeping Beauty fairy tale is designed for early readers aged 5-8, featuring simple language and engaging storytelling. The story explores themes of magic, curses, and hope, suitable for young children with no intense content. Parents can expect a gentle introduction to traditional fairy tales with familiar motifs.
Why we rated Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7) 7C
Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 41 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7) as 7C ("Clear") because the content sits in the "Gentle" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly gentle; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the gentle intensity score.
Thematically, Sleeping Beauty (Classic Tales, 7) explores fairy tales & folklore, magic, adventure, and family — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 5-8 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fairy tales & folklore, magic, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
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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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9782921997744
- Pages
- 41
- Publisher
- PocketAudio
- Published
- May 1999
- Type
- Fiction