The Wicked Prince

Hans Christian Andersen

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The Wicked Prince

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Hans Christian Andersen

Illustrated by Georges Lemoine

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

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.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with gentle content intensity. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

6/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
2
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

40 pages
917 words
6m read-aloud
ISBN
0152009582
Pages
40
Publisher
Creative Editions
Published
October 1995
Type
Fiction
Word Count
917
Read-Aloud
~6 min
Text Density
Picture-Heavy

Genres

Subjects

Fairy Tales