What reading level is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen is at a Level 4 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The Little Mermaid appropriate for?

The Little Mermaid is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery.

What genre is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid is fiction — Children's stories. Part of the Read with Usborne Level 3; Usborne Young Reading: Series One series.

Does The Little Mermaid have any content warnings?

The Little Mermaid has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Little Mermaid?

The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian Andersen is 48 pages (approximately 1,846 words).

The Little Mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen

The Little Mermaid

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hans Christian Andersen

Read with Usborne Level 3; Usborne Young Reading: Series One

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8 Matched Page-Turner

The text is written at a 4th 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 dreams of living on land and makes a daring choice to become human. She hopes to find love and discover a new world beyond the sea. Her journey is full of wonder, hope, and the magic of transformation.

Themes

Fantasy World-Building Adventure Coming of Age Romance

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril, emotional: identity & self-discovery. Written for readers ages 5-8.