The prince and the pauper

Mark Twain

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The prince and the pauper

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mark Twain

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read Page-Turner

The text is written at a 5th 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

When Edward, a royal prince, swaps places with Tom, a poor boy from the streets, both discover what life is really like on the opposite side of the palace gates. Their daring switch leads to exciting adventures and surprising lessons about friendship and courage. Journey with them as they navigate mistaken identities and unexpected challenges in Tudor England.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5 book with mild content intensity. Content themes include mild peril. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

9/10

High engagement — fast-paced, fun, and hard to put down. Great for reluctant readers.

Discussion Potential

3/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
6

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Details

Book Length

238 pages
18,163 words
2h 1m read-aloud
ISBN
1577656989
Pages
238
Publisher
ABDO Pub.
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,163
Read-Aloud
~2h 1m
Text Density
Light Text

Subjects

Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553Mistaken IdentityAdventure and AdventurersGreat BritainEdward VI, 1547-1553PoorKings and RulersImpostors and ImposturePoor ChildrenBoysClassic LiteraturePrincesOpen Library Staff PicksLookalikesAdventure StoriesSocial ClassesLarge PrintSexual Ethics for TeenagersSex Instruction for YouthSexual EthicsLarge Type BooksEdward ViKing of England1537-1553EnglandAmerican FictionLondonAmerican LiteratureSocial RoleHistorical FictionEdwardTheftPovertyPrivate SchoolsTudors1485-1603KindnessHungerChildren 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