The little mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen

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The little mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hans Christian Andersen

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 6th 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

A young mermaid princess dreams of living on land and experiencing life as a human. She makes a brave choice to exchange her tail for legs, hoping to find love and gain a special, everlasting soul. Her journey is full of magic, hope, and the desire to belong.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: identity & self-discovery, emotional: fear & anxiety. Written for readers ages 5-8.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

3/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
3
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

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8,910 words
59m read-aloud
ISBN
0698400011
Publisher
Minedition
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,910
Read-Aloud
~59 min

Genres

Children's stories, Danish

Subjects

Fairy TalesMermaidsContes DanoisChildren's Stories, DanishTranslations Into EnglishColoring BooksTranslations Into RussianChildren's AudiobooksTranslations Into MarathiFairytalesTalesPlaysChildren's PlaysChildren's Stories, EnglishMusical BooksSound Effects BooksSpecimensPicture PuzzlesToy and Movable BooksHans Christian AndersonEasy ReadingKidsChildrenChildren'sBooksStoriesFolkloreFablesFantasyContes De FéesLiterature and FictionPostcardsFolklore, DenmarkDramaSacrifice

People

José CorreasMarguerite R. Duffy

Places

Denmark