A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction
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
- poverty and wealth/class
- identity
- hope
- perseverance
About this book
When wealthy, imaginative Sara Crewe is sent to a London boarding school, she uses stories, kindness, and inner strength to navigate sudden changes in her life. This classic tale celebrates the power of empathy and imagination even when circumstances feel unfair. Ideal for confident elementary and middle-grade readers, it offers rich language and a hopeful message. Kids enjoy the boarding-school drama, memorable characters, and Sara’s unshakable belief in being a "princess" on the inside.
Setting: Victorian-era London boarding school, with brief scenes in colonial India
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction 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 Fiction?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction takes around 6.5h to finish. The book has 68,840 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction 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 Fiction?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Fiction 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.