Cover of The Little White Horse

The Little White Horse

by Elizabeth Goudge

Reading Level 6-7 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

Maria Merryweather, a young orphan, discovers a magical world filled with charming friends and mysterious secrets at Moonacre Manor. As she unravels the history of an old family tragedy, Maria embarks on a brave quest to bring light and happiness back to her new home. With courage and kindness, she learns that even one person can make a big difference.

Representation & Themes

AdventureFamilyFriendshipFantasy World-BuildingComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0142300276
Publisher
Penguin
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
78,293

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

1940sAdventuresChildren's storiesFantasyFate and fatalismFictionGenealogyMagicOrphansUnicornsVendettaJUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & MagicJUVENILE FICTION / Family / Orphans & Foster HomesHistorical fictionJuvenile fictionJUVENILE FICTION / AnimalsChildren's fictionMagic, fictionOrphans, fictionEngland, fictionChild and youth fiction

People

Maria Merryweather

Places

MoonacreEngland