Classic Starts

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Classic Starts

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

Little Lord Fauntleroy (Classic Starts Series)

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Illustrated by Troy Howell

Classic Starts

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A young American boy embarks on a life-changing journey to England, where he discovers a new family and unexpected treasures. As he adjusts to his new home, he uncovers secrets that lead him to inherit a noble title and a great fortune. This timeless tale blends adventure and discovery in a richly imagined world.

Themes

Classic fictionJuvenile Historical FictionAdventureFamilyComing of Age

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

7/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
5
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

160 pages
20,457 words
2h 16m read-aloud
ISBN
9781402745782
Pages
160
Publisher
Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published
February 5, 2008
Type
Fiction
Word Count
20,457
Read-Aloud
~2h 16m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Classic FictionClassicsStudy NotesSparkNotesFamilyMultigenerationalHistoricalEurope19th CenturyGrandfathersGreat BritainFriendshipPeople With DisabilitiesChild and Youth FictionGardensEnglandAmerican LiteratureOrphansEnglish LanguageChildren With DisabilitiesLoneliness in ChildrenFantasy FictionToy and Movable BooksAmerican FictionStoriesHuérfanosFicción JuvenilJardinesImpedidosSick ChildrenFamiliesFamillesRomans, Nouvelles, Etc. Pour La JeunesseAmitiéJardinsOuvrages IllustrésChildren's Stories, AmericanPersonnes HandicapéesGirlsAmerican Literature, Study and TeachingAmerican Fiction, History and CriticismChildrenEnfantsRomans, NouvellesOrphelinsRoman Pour La JeunessePhysically HandicappedLiteratureDictionariesChineseSelbsterziehungFreundschaftGartenWaisenkindKoreanSpanishFrenchTherapeutic UseGardeningCousinsSpanish Language MaterialsDetective and Mystery StoriesReadingStrategiesClassicPhysically Disabled ChildrenChildren's Stories, EnglishPeople With Physical DisabilitiesOrphans & Foster HomesGirls & WomenSocial ThemesLifestylesCountry LifeDisabilities & Special NeedsEnglish Language, Textbooks for Foreign SpeakersBritish and Irish FictionGrandparentsLanguage and Languages, Study and TeachingLoveMystery and Detective StoriesHolmesSherlockPrivate InvestigatorsLiterature and FictionClassic LiteratureLong Now Manual for CivilizationFriendship in ChildrenLoneliness

People

Frances Hodgson Burnett (1849-1924)

Places

Yorkshire (England)EnglandGreat BritainYorkshireYorkshire (Inglaterra)India