Cover of The little gentleman

The little gentleman

by Philippa Pearce

Reading Level 5-6 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 5th 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 lonely girl’s everyday world brightens when she discovers a charming talking mole with a treasure trove of magical stories from long ago. Together, they share adventures and secrets that span centuries, turning ordinary days into unforgettable journeys. Friendship and wonder blossom in this enchanting tale where history and magic intertwine.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipMagicAnimalsAdventure

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
0060731613
Pages
200
Publisher
Greenwillow
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
27,647

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FriendshipJuvenile fictionMoles (Animals)MagicFictionChildren's fictionMoles (animals), fictionFriendship, fictionMagic, fictionChildren's storiesMädchenMaulwurfFreundschaft