Little Lord Fauntleroy (Puffin Classics)

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Little Lord Fauntleroy (Puffin Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Puffin Classics

Reading Level 8-9 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Sweet Spot

The text is written at a 8th 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 boy's life changes overnight when he leaves his humble home in New York to become an English lord and heir to a grand estate. Facing the challenge of winning over his grumpy grandfather, he uses kindness and courage to transform their world. His gentle spirit and unique charm bring hope and warmth to those around him.

Themes

FamilyComing of AgeFriendshipSocial ClassKindness

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 8-9 book with gentle content intensity. It's a Sweet Spot read — challenging text with gentle themes, ideal for advanced or 2e readers. 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

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

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

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Details

Book Length

256 pages
58,604 words
6h 31m read-aloud
ISBN
0140367535
Pages
256
Publisher
Puffin
Published
January 1, 1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
58,604
Read-Aloud
~6h 31m
Text Density
Standard

Genres

Subjects

Classic LiteratureConduct of LifeGrandparent and ChildFamilyGrandfathersAltruismNobilityEnglandGrandparentsAmericansInheritance and SuccessionFortuneLuckGreat Britain19th CenturyAdelArmutBeziehungEnkelGegensatzGroßvaterReichtumOrphelinsRomansSocial ConditionsChildrenWealthMother and ChildFamiliesSocial Life and CustomsKinderbuchFamilieHistorischJungeMutterLordGrafErbeErziehungFreundschaftVerwandtschaftAbenteuerErlebnisse

Places

Great BritainEnglandUSA