The Glass Slipper
Eleanor Farjeon
The Glass Slipper
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Eleanor Farjeon
The text is written at a 6th 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
Here's a secret: the glass slipper Cinderella left behind isn't just a lost shoe—it's the key to a whole new adventure. What happens when a simple slipper holds the power to change everything? But that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This retelling of the classic Cinderella fairy tale explores themes of family and belonging, suitable for middle-grade readers ages 9-12. It features elements of fantasy and folklore, with gentle conflict and positive messages about blended families. Parents can expect a familiar story with warm, timeless values.
Why we rated The Glass Slipper 11C
The Glass Slipper is written at a Level 6 reading level across 224 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Glass Slipper works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Glass Slipper as 11C ("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, The Glass Slipper explores fairy tales & folklore, family, blended families, and juvenile fiction — 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 fairy tales & folklore, family, blended families.
Maybe not for
- ! Readers whose emotional readiness lags behind their decoding skills — this book's intensity outruns its reading level, a classic "gifted kid" mismatch.
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780064405614
- Pages
- 224
- Publisher
- Trophy Press
- Published
- February 1995
- Type
- Fiction