A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition
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
- identity
- hope
- empathy
About this book
Sara Crewe arrives at a London boarding school determined to act like a princess—kind, brave, and imaginative—no matter what comes her way. When her circumstances change, she leans on her storytelling, empathy, and inner strength to keep hope alive. Burnett’s classic appeals to readers who enjoy heartfelt characters, school stories, and triumph over adversity. Ideal for middle-grade readers who like historical settings and uplifting themes.
Setting: London boarding school, late 19th/early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition 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 The Annotated Edition?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition takes around 6.8h to finish. The book has 67,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition 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 The Annotated Edition?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The Annotated Edition 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.