Cover of The prince and the pauper

The prince and the pauper

by Mark Twain

Puffin Classics

Reading Level 9-10 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 9th 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

Two boys from very different worlds—one a prince, the other a poor commoner—discover they look exactly alike and decide to swap places. As each experiences the other's life, they face challenges and learn important lessons about kindness, justice, and identity in a time long ago. Their unexpected adventure reveals the true meaning of empathy and courage.

Representation & Themes

HistoricalFriendshipAdventureComing of AgeSocial JusticeFamily

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Social Inequality
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0140367497
Pages
272
Publisher
Puffin Books
Published
1994
Type
Fiction
Word Count
60,605

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

PoorBoysPrincesHistorical fictionImpostors and impostureAdventure storiesFictionReadersKings and rulersPoor childrenClassic LiteratureAdventure and adventurersOpen Library Staff PicksMistaken identityLookalikesSocial classesHistoryJuvenile fictionLarge printSexual ethics for teenagersSex instruction for youthSexual ethicsLarge type booksChildren's fictionPrinces, fictionEdward vi, king of england, 1537-1553, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionBoys, fictionEngland, fictionAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)London (england), fictionFiction, historicalGreat britain, history, fictionAmerican literatureSocial roleEdwardGreat britain, fictionFiction, action & adventureFiction, historical, generalTheft, fictionPoverty, fictionPrivate schools, fictionGreat britain, history, tudors, 1485-1603, fictionPovertyKindnessTheftHungerChildren of alcoholicsComic books, stripsAdaptationsAdventure fictionSocial and customsEnglish literatureTranslations into JapaneseJapanese literatureTranslations from English

People

Edward VI King of England (1537-1553)Edward VI King of England (1412-1431)Imposters and impostureMark Twain (1835-1910)

Places

London (England)Great BritainEnglandMistaken identity