A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel
2020
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- resilience
- kindness
- imagination
- friendship
- class and privilege
- empathy
- hope
- identity
About this book
Sara Crewe arrives at a London boarding school with a vivid imagination and a generous spirit, admired for her kindness and storytelling. When her circumstances change suddenly, she must rely on inner courage, empathy, and hope to face hardship. This timeless classic resonates with readers who enjoy strong, resilient heroines and rich, character-driven stories. Ideal for middle-grade readers and families, it invites conversations about kindness, fairness, and the power of imagination.
Setting: Victorian-era London, primarily at a girls’ boarding school, with ties to colonial India
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.7, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include resilience, kindness, imagination.
How long does it take to read A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel takes around 7.0h to finish. The book has 69,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel has an AR quiz available, worth 11 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Classic Edition Fiction Novel has an AR reading level of 5.7, which places it at a 5th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.