A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest 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 and empathy
- friendship
- imagination
- class and inequality
- identity
- hope
- perseverance
About this book
When imaginative and kindhearted Sara Crewe is sent to a London boarding school, her life changes overnight after a sudden misfortune. Even as she faces unfair treatment and loneliness, she holds tight to her empathy, creativity, and inner strength. This classic appeals to readers who enjoy heartfelt stories about friendship, dignity, and hope. It’s a great choice for independent readers ready for rich language and timeless themes.
Setting: a London boarding school in the late 19th/early 20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest Edition right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest Edition is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.2, 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 and empathy, friendship.
How long does it take to read A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest Edition?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest 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 New Annotated Latest Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest 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 Latest Edition?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Annotated Latest Edition has an AR reading level of 5.2, 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.