Terry Jones Fairy Tales (Magical Library)

Terry Jones

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Terry Jones Fairy Tales (Magical Library)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Terry Jones

Illustrated by Michael Foreman

Reading Level 4-5 9LP 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

I’m about to tell you a secret: there’s a horse made of cake, a naked king who yells 'Radishes!' from a fountain, and a beast with a thousand teeth. These aren’t ordinary stories—they’re wild, magical, and full of surprises that twist and turn with every page. But that’s only the beginning.

Themes

Fairy Tales & FolkloreFantasy World-BuildingHumorAdventureMorality

Quick Assessment

This collection by Terry Jones offers a unique blend of whimsical and eerie fairy tales, perfect for children ages 9 to 12. Inspired by classic storytellers like the Brothers Grimm, these stories combine fantasy with moral lessons, enhanced by Michael Foreman’s captivating illustrations. The book is suitable for middle-grade readers who enjoy imaginative and sometimes quirky folklore.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LP — Light — Physical
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Light
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Fantasy Violence
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

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
4
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

128 pages
ISBN
9781896933818
Pages
128
Publisher
Cethial & Bossche
Published
February 1998
Type
Fiction

Subjects

Fairy Tales & FolkloreAnthologiesFairy Tales