Cover of A little princess

A little princess

by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Scholastic Classics

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 6th 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

Sara Crewe's life changes overnight when she goes from wealth to hardship at Miss Minchin's strict boarding school. Despite the challenges of loneliness and poverty, her kindness and imagination shine through, leading to a surprising twist that changes everything. This timeless tale celebrates courage and the power of hope.

Representation & Themes

OrphansBoarding SchoolsFriendshipComing of AgeHistorical

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Poverty & Hardship Loneliness
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0689844077
Pages
312
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2001
Type
Fiction
Word Count
66,117

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Boarding schools -- FictionSchools -- FictionOrphans -- FictionLondon (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- FictionGreat Britain -- History -- Victoria, 1837-1901 -- FictionChildren's fictionOrphans, fictionEngland, fictionBoarding schools, fictionLondon (england), fictionCrewe, sara (fictitious character), fictionSchools, fictionBoarding schoolsFictionSchoolsOrphansMathematicsExaminationsProblems, exercisesUniversities and collegesEntrance requirements