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