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