What reading level is Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess?

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess by Shannon Hale is at a Level 1-2 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess appropriate for?

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril.

What genre is Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess?

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess is fiction — Fantasy.

Does Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess have any content warnings?

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess?

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess by Shannon Hale is 89 pages.

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess

Shannon Hale

Princess in Black and the Mermaid Princess

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Shannon Hale

Reading Level 1-2 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Heads Up

The text is written at a 1st grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

What if a real mermaid princess appeared right in front of you during a sunny day at sea? The Princess in Black and her friends are ready for adventure, but underwater challenges are trickier than they expected. Can they help Princess Posy protect her sea goats from a hungry kraken and discover the true power of speaking up?

Themes

Friendship Adventure Coming of Age Fantasy World-Building

Quick Assessment

This early reader book follows the Princess in Black and her friends as they team up with a mermaid princess to protect sea goats from a kraken. It promotes themes of bravery, friendship, and using one’s voice, suitable for children ages 5-8. The story contains mild peril but resolves positively and encourages confidence and empowerment.