The Lost Prince
Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Lost Prince
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by Frances Hodgson Burnett
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
What would you do if your entire kingdom was in danger and only you could save it? A young prince faces daring challenges and thrilling adventures as he races to reclaim his lost throne. But can he overcome the obstacles before it's too late?
Quick Assessment
This classic middle-grade novel follows a young prince on a quest to save his country from disaster. Suitable for ages 9-12, it explores themes of bravery, family duty, and adventure with timeless storytelling. Parents should note it contains mild peril typical of classic fiction but is appropriate for this age group.
Why we rated The Lost Prince 11LE
The Lost Prince is written at a Level 6 reading level across 228 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 7.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The Lost Prince works for readers up to grade 8.0.
We rate The Lost Prince as 11LE ("Light — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. Across our four dimensions (emotional, physical, social, thematic) the book reads as evenly mild; no single dimension stands out as a concern.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, The Lost Prince explores classic fiction, family, and adventure — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 9-12 range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about classic fiction, family, adventure.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
11LE — Light — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
2/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
2/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781603126762
- Pages
- 228
- Publisher
- Aegypan
- Published
- October 1, 2007
- Type
- Fiction