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