The little gentleman

Philippa Pearce

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The little gentleman

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Philippa Pearce

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th 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 lonely girl’s everyday world brightens when she discovers a charming talking mole with a treasure trove of magical stories from long ago. Together, they share adventures and secrets that span centuries, turning ordinary days into unforgettable journeys. Friendship and wonder blossom in this enchanting tale where history and magic intertwine.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 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

4/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
7
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

200 pages
27,647 words
3h 4m read-aloud
ISBN
0060731613
Pages
200
Publisher
Greenwillow
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,647
Read-Aloud
~3h 4m
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipMolesMagicMädchenMaulwurfFreundschaft