The faery flag
Jane Yolen
The faery flag
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
Stories and Poems of Fantasy and the Supernatural
by Jane Yolen
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
What if magical creatures and spooky spirits lived just beyond the edge of your world? Imagine stepping into a realm where fairy tales come alive and shadows whisper secrets. But beware—once you enter, you might never see the ordinary the same way again.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book is a collection of stories and poems centered on fairy tale, ghost, and supernatural themes, suitable for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. It offers imaginative explorations of folklore and fantasy that encourage creativity and curiosity. Parents should note the presence of mild supernatural elements but no graphic content.
Why we rated The faery flag 9LE
The faery flag is written at a Level 4-5 reading level across 120 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 5.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The faery flag works for readers up to grade 6.5.
We rate The faery flag as 9LE ("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, The faery flag explores supernatural, children's poetry, fantasy, and folklore — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about supernatural, children's poetry, fantasy.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
9LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
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
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 0531058387
- Pages
- 120
- Publisher
- Orchard Books (NY)
- Published
- 1989
- Type
- Fiction