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 middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
Here's a secret: Tamisin isn't just any girl—she's half fairy, with magic hidden inside her. She’s about to step into a world of shimmering wings and ancient secrets as she searches for her fairy mother, the queen herself. But that's only the beginning.
Quick Assessment
Wings follows Tamisin, a young girl who discovers her half-fairy heritage and embarks on a journey to uncover her origins and meet her fairy mother, the queen. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story blends fantasy and mystery with themes of identity and belonging. Parents should note the presence of magical elements and some suspenseful moments typical of middle-grade fantasy novels.
Why we rated Wings 12LP
Wings is written at a Level 7 reading level across 336 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 12LP ("Light — Physical") 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.
Specific content flags noted by reviewers: Mild Peril.
Thematically, Wings explores fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship, coming of age, and family — 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.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about fantasy world-building, adventure, friendship.
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.
For Parents
Content Intensity
12LP — Light — PhysicalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Content Flags
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
3/10A 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
- 9781599903804
- Pages
- 336
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Published
- September 1, 2009
- Type
- Fiction