Cover of The prince and the pauper

The prince and the pauper

by Mark Twain

Great Illustrated Classics

Reading Level 5 Mild (Lvl 2) 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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

When Edward, a royal prince, swaps places with Tom, a poor boy from the streets, both discover what life is really like on the opposite side of the palace gates. Their daring switch leads to exciting adventures and surprising lessons about friendship and courage. Journey with them as they navigate mistaken identities and unexpected challenges in Tudor England.

Representation & Themes

AdventureHistoricalFriendshipComing of AgeMistaken Identity

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
1577656989
Pages
238
Publisher
ABDO Pub.
Published
2002
Type
Fiction
Word Count
18,163

Subjects

Edward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- Juvenile fictionEdward VI, King of England, 1537-1553 -- FictionMistaken identity -- FictionAdventure and adventurers -- FictionGreat Britain -- History -- Edward VI, 1547-1553 -- FictionReadersFictionPoorKings and rulersImpostors and imposturePoor childrenBoysClassic LiteraturePrincesAdventure and adventurersOpen Library Staff PicksMistaken identityLookalikesAdventure storiesSocial classesHistoryJuvenile fictionLarge printSexual ethics for teenagersSex instruction for youthSexual ethicsLarge type booksChildren's fictionPrinces, fictionEdward vi, king of england, 1537-1553, fictionAdventure and adventurers, fictionBoys, fictionEngland, fictionAmerican fiction (fictional works by one author)London (england), fictionFiction, historicalGreat britain, history, fictionAmerican literatureSocial roleHistorical fictionEdwardGreat britain, fictionFiction, action & adventureFiction, historical, generalTheft, fictionPoverty, fictionPrivate schools, fictionGreat britain, history, tudors, 1485-1603, fictionPovertyKindnessTheftHungerChildren of alcoholicsComic books, stripsAdaptationsAdventure fictionSocial and customsEnglish literatureTranslations into JapaneseJapanese literatureTranslations from English

People

Edward VI King of England (1537-1553)Edward VI King of England (1412-1431)Imposters and impostureMark Twain (1835-1910)

Places

London (England)Great BritainEnglandMistaken identity