Stuart Little
by E.B. White
- Lexile
- 920L
- Grade range
- Grades 3–5
- Age range
- Ages 8–11
- Pages
- 131
- First published
- 1945
- Genre
- Middle Grade Fiction
- ISBN-13
- 9780064400565
About this book
A mouse born to a human family in New York City sets out on a journey to find his friend, the bird Margalo. E.B. White's first children's novel — preceding Charlotte's Web by 7 years — is a staple of 3rd-5th grade classroom read-alouds and self-reading.
Themes
- family
- adventure
- friendship
- being different
Where this book is assigned
Common Core State Standards (ELA)
- recommended· 3rd gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 2-3 exemplar
- recommended· 4th gradesource: CCSS ELA Appendix B, grades 4-5 exemplar
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Common questions
- What grade level is Stuart Little?
- Stuart Little is most commonly assigned in US schools in grades 3–5, with a Lexile measure of 920L. Specific grade placement varies by curriculum — AP Literature and IB English Literature typically use it in grades 11-12.
- What is the Lexile level of Stuart Little?
- Stuart Little has a Lexile measure of 920L according to MetaMetrics. Lexile measures text complexity, not content maturity — check the grade range and content notes separately for age-appropriateness.
- What curricula assign Stuart Little?
- Stuart Little appears on reading lists for Common Core State Standards (ELA). Each assignment on this site links to its primary-source citation.
- Is Stuart Little banned in schools?
- Stuart Little does not appear in PEN America's Index of School Book Bans 2022-2024. No documented multi-district removals on record, but individual districts may challenge titles locally.
- What themes does Stuart Little explore?
- Central themes in Stuart Little include family, adventure, friendship, being different. These themes match how the book is discussed in most curriculum guides and AP Literature prompts.