Cover of The little mermaid

The little mermaid

by Hans Christian Andersen

Reading Level 6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 6th 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 princess dreams of living on land and experiencing life as a human. She makes a brave choice to exchange her tail for legs, hoping to find love and gain a special, everlasting soul. Her journey is full of magic, hope, and the desire to belong.

Representation & Themes

Fantasy World-BuildingComing of AgeAdventureFamily

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: Identity & Self-Discovery Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0698400011
Publisher
Minedition
Published
2005
Type
Fiction
Word Count
8,910

Genres

Children's stories, Danish

Subjects

Fairy talesMermaids -- FictionContes danoisMermaidsFictionChildren's stories, DanishTranslations into EnglishColoring booksTranslations into RussianChildren's audiobooksTranslations into MarathiFairytalesJuvenile fictionTalesPlaysChildren's playsChildren's fictionMermaids, fictionChildren's stories, EnglishMusical booksSound effects booksSpecimensPicture puzzlesToy and movable booksPicture booksHans Christian Anderson (1805-1875)Easy readingKidsChildrenChildren'sJuvenileBooksStoriesFolkloreFablesFantasyContes de féesLiterature and fiction, juvenilePostcards, juvenile literatureFolklore, denmarkPicture books for childrenDramaSacrifice

People

José CorreasMarguerite R. Duffy

Places

Denmark