The Lost Prince (Puffin Classics)

Frances Hodgson Burnett

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The Lost Prince (Puffin Classics)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Reading Level 6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 13+ Matched

The text is written at a 6th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Marco and his father have wandered from place to place across Europe, hiding their identities and living in hardship. Their hope rests on the return of the Lost Prince, who is destined to bring peace to their troubled homeland. This tale follows their journey through danger and loyalty in a country torn apart by conflict.

Themes

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include war & conflict, poverty & hardship, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

War & Conflict Poverty & Hardship Physical Danger
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

6/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
5
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
3
Theme Richness
7
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

336 pages
87,331 words
9h 42m read-aloud
ISBN
0140367543
Pages
336
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
January 1, 1997
Type
Fiction
Word Count
87,331
Read-Aloud
~9h 42m
Text Density
Dense

Subjects

ExilesAdventure StoriesKingsQueensRulersEtcPrincesBritish and Irish Fiction