A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully 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
- friendship
- imagination
- class and wealth
- identity
- empathy
- hope
About this book
When imaginative and kind-hearted Sara Crewe is sent to a strict London boarding school, she’s treated like a princess—until sudden hardship forces her to rely on her inner strength. With the help of stories, daydreams, and true friends, Sara holds onto hope and kindness in the face of cruelty. This classic appeals to readers who enjoy school stories, heartfelt drama, and a triumph-of-spirit journey. A great fit for confident elementary and middle-grade readers who enjoy timeless tales with rich language.
Setting: Victorian-era London, primarily a girls’ boarding school; with ties to British India
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully Annotated Edition right for my child?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully 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, friendship.
How long does it take to read A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully Annotated Edition?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully Annotated Edition takes around 5.8h to finish. The book has 61,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully Annotated Edition have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully 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 Fully Annotated Edition?
A Little Princess By Frances Hodgson Burnett The New Fully 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.