A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Edition
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
- class and wealth
- friendship
- identity
- hope
- found family
About this book
Sara Crewe arrives at a London boarding school with a vivid imagination and a kind heart, only to have her life upended when her fortunes change. Through hardship, she clings to compassion, dignity, and the belief that stories and kindness can light even the darkest days. This timeless classic appeals to readers who enjoy character-driven tales, rich settings, and hopeful endings. Ideal for strong elementary and middle-grade readers who like classics and stories about resilience.
Setting: Victorian London, late 19th century; a girls’ boarding school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Edition right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Edition 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 The New Annotated Edition?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Edition 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 The New Annotated Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New 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 New Annotated Edition?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Edition 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.