The Tooth Fairy Is Broke
John Robbins
The Tooth Fairy Is Broke
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by John Robbins
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 gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: the Tooth Fairy has run out of money! Now she has to find a clever way to fill her purse again, or kids everywhere might miss out on their special surprise—but that's only the beginning.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This charming early reader explores the magical dilemma of the Tooth Fairy running out of money and her quest to solve the problem. Suitable for ages 5-8, the story combines elements of fantasy and humor without any content concerns, making it perfect for young children learning to read.
Why we rated The Tooth Fairy Is Broke 7C
The Tooth Fairy Is Broke is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Tooth Fairy Is Broke works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate The Tooth Fairy Is Broke as 7C ("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 Tooth Fairy Is Broke explores fairy tales & folklore, fantasy, humor, and early reader fiction — 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 fairy tales & folklore, fantasy, humor.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7C — ClearNo conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Was our "Gentle" 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
- 9780880925693
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Royal Fireworks Press
- Published
- April 2002
- Type
- Fiction