Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape)
Jane Simmons
Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape)
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Jane Simmons
Illustrated by Jane Simmons
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
What if the shadows on your ceiling weren't just shadows? Imagine a magical journey across the ocean to a place where sleep fairies dance in the moonlight. But can Lucy and James find the fairies before bedtime slips away?
Themes
Quick Assessment
This gentle fiction story follows Lucy and her little brother James as they embark on a whimsical adventure to find the sleep fairies and overcome bedtime fears. Designed for early readers aged 5 to 8, it combines soothing themes of comfort and imagination with simple language appropriate for grade 2 reading levels.
Why we rated Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape) 7C
Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape) is written at a Level 2 reading level across 32 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape) works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape) 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Fear & Anxiety.
Thematically, Where the Fairies Fly (Book & Tape) explores family, fantasy world-building, adventure, and comfort & reassurance — 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 family, fantasy world-building, adventure.
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.
Content Flags
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
- 9781843626787
- Pages
- 32
- Publisher
- Orchard (NY)
- Published
- October 21, 2004
- Type
- Fiction