A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel
2020
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- resilience
- kindness and empathy
- imagination
- friendship
- class and privilege
- hope
- found family
- bullying
About this book
This beloved classic follows Sara Crewe, a bright and imaginative girl sent to a London boarding school, whose life changes overnight when her family fortunes collapse. Even when faced with cruelty and hardship, Sara holds fast to kindness, dignity, and the power of stories. Young readers are drawn to her resourcefulness and gentle courage, while parents appreciate the timeless messages about empathy and resilience. Ideal for strong elementary and middle-grade readers who enjoy rich characters and a hopeful tone.
Setting: Victorian-era London, primarily 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) Unabridged Fiction Novel right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6, which is typical for 6th 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 and empathy, imagination.
How long does it take to read A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel takes around 7.8h to finish. The book has 82,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged 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) Unabridged Fiction Novel?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett (Annotated) Unabridged Fiction Novel has an AR reading level of 6, which places it at a 6th 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.