A little princess

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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A little princess

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Scholastic Classics

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Sara Crewe's life changes overnight when she goes from wealth to hardship at Miss Minchin's strict boarding school. Despite the challenges of loneliness and poverty, her kindness and imagination shine through, leading to a surprising twist that changes everything. This timeless tale celebrates courage and the power of hope.

Themes

OrphansBoarding SchoolsFriendshipComing of AgeHistorical

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, poverty & hardship, loneliness. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
5
Theme Richness
8
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

312 pages
66,117 words
7h 21m read-aloud
ISBN
0689844077
Pages
312
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,117
Read-Aloud
~7h 21m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Boarding SchoolsSchoolsOrphansLondonSocial Life and Customs19th CenturyGreat BritainVictoria, 1837-1901EnglandCreweSaraMathematicsExaminationsProblems, ExercisesUniversities and CollegesEntrance Requirements