What reading level is Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks)?

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) by Stephanie Calmenson is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) appropriate for?

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence.

What genre is Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks)?

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) is fiction.

Does Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) have any content warnings?

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks) has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Fantasy Violence. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks)

Stephanie Calmenson

Little Mermaid (Random House Picturebacks)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Stephanie Calmenson

Illustrated by Francesc Mateu

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What would you do if you could trade your fins for feet? Ariel dreams of walking on land and seeing the world above the waves, but making a deal with the sea witch Ursula might cost more than she expects. Will her friends Flounder, Sebastian, and Scuttle be enough to help her escape the underwater trap?

Themes

ClassicsFriendship Adventure Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This retelling of the classic 'Little Mermaid' story follows Ariel, a curious mermaid who longs to live on land. When she makes a risky deal with the sea witch Ursula, her friends rally to help her navigate the dangers beneath the sea. Suitable for ages 9-12, the story contains mild fantasy peril but resolves with positive themes about friendship and courage.