Cover of The little grey men

The little grey men

A Story for the Young in Heart

by "BB,"

Julie Andrews Collection

Reading Level 6-7 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

Four gnome brothers live quietly by a gentle stream until one of them vanishes, setting the others off on a daring journey upstream. Their small boat carries them through a magical world where bravery, cleverness, and brotherly love are their greatest tools. This charming tale blends humor and wonder as the brothers navigate nature’s mysteries and face unexpected challenges.

Representation & Themes

Fairy talesAdventure and adventurersBrothersNatureFantasy World-Building

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
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0060554495
Pages
293
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
2004
Type
Fiction
Word Count
65,669

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Fairy tales.Gnomes -- Fiction.Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction.Brothers -- Fiction.Nature -- Fiction.Animals -- Fiction.Warwickshire (England) -- Fiction.England -- Fiction.FictionGnomesAnimalsBrothersAdventure and adventurersNatureFairy talesJuvenile fictionWarwickshire (England)EnglandChildren's fictionFairies, fictionChildren's storiesAdventure and adventurers, fictionBrothers and sisters, fictionAnimals, fictionEngland, fictionNature, fiction

Places

EnglandWarwickshire (England)