The Princess and the Pea by Hans Christian Andersen

The Princess and the Pea

Hans Christian Andersen with Camille Semelet (Illustrator)

29 pages first pub 1835 (view editions)

fiction childrens classics adventurous lighthearted medium-paced
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When a bedraggled young woman, caught outside in the rain, arrives at the palace and claims to be a princess, the Queen places a tiny pea under her mattresses to test her. The young woman cannot get a wink of sleep because of the hard lump in her ...

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Community Reviews

3.47
based on 175 reviews

Moods

lighthearted: 83%

funny: 50%

adventurous: 16%

emotional: 16%

hopeful: 16%

inspiring: 16%

reflective: 16%

relaxing: 16%


Pace

100% of readers chose fast
fast

Plot or character driven?

66% of readers chose Plot
33% of readers chose A mix
Plot
A mix

Strong character development?

50% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Loveable characters?

50% of readers chose No
50% of readers chose N/A
No
N/A

Diverse cast of characters?

100% of readers chose No
No

Flaws of characters a main focus?

100% of readers chose No
No

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