Cover of Hans Christian Andersen's The little mermaid

Hans Christian Andersen's The little mermaid

by Deborah Hautzig

Step into Reading: Step 4

Reading Level 3-4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

A young mermaid dreams of walking on land and experiencing life as a human. She makes a magical choice to exchange her tail for legs, hoping to find true love and a place in the human world. This enchanting tale explores bravery and the power of wishes.

Representation & Themes

Fairy talesFantasy World-BuildingComing of AgeAdventureFriendship

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 Emotional: Loneliness Emotional: Identity & Self-Discovery
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0679822410
Pages
48
Publisher
Random House
Published
1991
Type
Fiction
Word Count
1,790
Language
KO

Subjects

Fairy talesMermaids -- FictionMermaidsFictionJuvenile fictionChildren's fictionMermaids, fiction