Wings
Elizabeth Dawson Baker
Wings
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
A Fairy Tale
by Elizabeth Dawson Baker
The text is written at a 7th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Tamasin's wings suddenly burst from her back as she races through the shadowy forest, heart pounding. Half fairy and full of questions, she’s on a quest to uncover secrets that could change everything—if the fairy queen will even see her. But when danger lurks just beyond the trees, will Tamasin’s new powers be enough to protect her?
Quick Assessment
This young adult fantasy follows Tamasin, a teenager who discovers she is half fairy and embarks on a journey to understand her true heritage. Along the way, she confronts themes of identity, family love, and acceptance, with mild fantasy peril and magical elements appropriate for ages 13 and up. The story is suitable for readers interested in coming-of-age tales with supernatural twists.
Why we rated Wings 12LE
Wings is written at a Level 7 reading level across 320 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 8.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, Wings works for readers up to grade 9.0.
We rate Wings as 12LE ("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, Wings explores fantasy world-building, coming of age, family, adventure, and friendship — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, coming of age, family.
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
12LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781599901930
- Pages
- 320
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury USA Childrens
- Published
- April 29, 2008
- Type
- Fiction