Sleeping Beauty, magic master
Stephanie True Peters
Sleeping Beauty, magic master
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Graphic Novel
by Stephanie True Peters
Illustrated by Lopez, Alex, 1971- illustrator
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 mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
What if the whole kingdom was stuck in a deep sleep, and only one princess could save them? Imagine Princess Aurora, wide awake and brave, setting out on a magical quest to find the secret ingredients for a powerful potion. But with danger lurking and time running out, can she wake everyone before it’s too late?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This graphic novel adaptation of the classic Sleeping Beauty tale follows Princess Aurora as she embarks on a quest to break a sleeping spell cast over her kingdom. Designed for early readers ages 5-8, it features themes of magic and adventure with accessible language and engaging illustrations. The story includes mild peril suitable for young children and encourages problem-solving and bravery.
Why we rated Sleeping Beauty, magic master 7LE
Sleeping Beauty, magic master is written at a Level 2 reading level across 33 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Sleeping Beauty, magic master works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Sleeping Beauty, magic master as 7LE ("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, Sleeping Beauty, magic master explores magic, adventure, quest, juvenile fiction, and graphic novels — 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 magic, adventure, quest.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" 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
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781496537843
- Pages
- 33
- Publisher
- Capstone
- Published
- 2017
- Type
- Fiction