The Dreams of Fair Women
Alexander Cordell
The Dreams of Fair Women
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Alexander Cordell
The text is written at a 8th 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
"...Alexander Cordell has an ear for dialect, a genius for conversation." - Lord Parry. Into the exciting world of Hong Kong in the nineteenth century comes Milly Smith, heading for a marriage of convenience with a greedy financier. But Milly's relationship with fellow passenger Eli Boggs - a wild and dashing pirate - has changed her from a prim English schoolgirl into a passionate woman with the capacity for love. However, nothing has prepared Milly for her encounter with Chinese peasant Anna No-Name. The two women are brought together by their feelings for Eli Boggs - Milly motivated by love and Anna by the lust for revenge.
Quick Assessment
This is a Level 8 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.
Why we rated The Dreams of Fair Women Level 0
The Dreams of Fair Women is written at a Level 8 reading level across 624 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 9.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Dreams of Fair Women works for readers up to grade 10.0.
We rate The Dreams of Fair Women as Unrated because the content sits in the "Unrated" range — no conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the unrated intensity score.
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.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
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Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
1/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9780708932551
- Pages
- 624
- Publisher
- Ulverscroft Large Print
- Published
- March 1995
- Type
- Fiction