The Prince and the Pauper
- Grade
- Middle 1
- Author
- Mark Twain
- First published
- 1881
CEC adaptation of a classic work first published in 1881, adapted into three reading levels.
Tom Canty, a poor boy from London, and Edward, the young Prince of Wales, look almost exactly alike. When they swap clothes for fun, each is mistaken for the other and must live a very different life. The story explores justice, fairness, and what makes a good ruler.
Choose a level
R1 Access — Simpler language and shorter sentences. A good first step for newer readers.
R2 Core — The main grade-level reading.
R3 Challenge — Richer vocabulary and more complex sentences.
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