Cover of The Wicked Prince

The Wicked Prince

by Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrated by Georges Lemoine

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

A proud prince, convinced that no one is mightier than he is, sets out to challenge even the greatest powers. His confidence leads to a surprising showdown with a tiny gnat that shows true strength comes in unexpected forms. This tale explores how pride can be humbled in the most unexpected ways.

Representation & Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingAdventureMorality

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0152009582
Pages
40
Publisher
Creative Education
Published
October 1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
917

Genres

Fairy tales

Subjects

Children's fictionFairy tales