The Prince and the Pauper

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by Mark Twain

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Is this book suitable for a little child? I thought about reading it aloud. What would be a good age, maybe a minimum, to understand the story? And is there anything like killing, etc.? A little is not that bad but not too much.. Could someone tell me about it, please? ^_^
Emma Reads The story is not inappropriate in any way but the writing style is too difficult for young children to understand.
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HOW MUCH IS THE BOOK?
Gary Shea Just get a copy from a library.
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would this book be suitable for 6th graders? (Is the language hard to understand?)
Cassandra I'd say 6th graders could understand it. The narration language itself is pretty easy to understand, but it's when the characters talk that more dated…moreI'd say 6th graders could understand it. The narration language itself is pretty easy to understand, but it's when the characters talk that more dated dialogue is used and can get a bit complicated if you don't take your time.(less)
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What's this book about?
Roger Bonner The Prince and the Pauper is a fictional expose of the terrible treatment of the poor in 19th century United Kingdom. Its publication resulted in wide…moreThe Prince and the Pauper is a fictional expose of the terrible treatment of the poor in 19th century United Kingdom. Its publication resulted in widespread revulsion worldwide and important legislative changes in the UK. This effect results from the brilliant use of perspective: seeing the Royal Court through the eyes of an urchin, and seeing the backstreets of London through the eyes of a Crown Prince.
Everyone should read this at least once. (less)
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