The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry is a classic novella presented here in an English-language 144-page edition. Its imaginative journey pairs an accessible adventure with reflections on friendship, love, responsibility, and what matters in life.

At a glance

A stranded pilot meets a young prince who recounts travels to Earth from a distant asteroid.
The narrative uses memorable encounters to explore friendship, attachment, loss, imagination, and responsibility.
A short 144-page edition, listed in English.

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Pros and cons

Pros

Its brief page count makes this edition a manageable way to read the story in print.
The adventure offers material for reflection on relationships and adult priorities as well as a straightforward fictional journey.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Edition details
Publisher	Fingerprint
Publication date	January 3, 2016
Language	English
Print length	144 pages
ISBN-10	817599357X
ISBN-13	978-8175993570

Dimensions and installation
Weight listed	6.9 ounces
Dimensions	7.68 x 4.92 x 0.39 inches

Audience information
Reading age listed	4+ years, from customers

What to know before buying

Listing details to confirm

The listing describes philosophical and allegorical themes, but does not specify the edition's illustration content or binding type. The stated reading age is attributed to customers rather than presented as a publisher age recommendation.

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers looking for a short English edition of a reflective literary classic.
Readers interested in allegorical fantasy, friendship, love, and questions of meaning.

Less suited to

Buyers who need a confirmed binding type, illustration details, or a publisher-verified age recommendation.

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Customer reviews on Amazon

4.5 / 5 · 13,687 ratings

5 stars71%71%
4 stars16%16%
3 stars8%8%
2 stars3%3%
1 star2%2%

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Frequently asked questions

What is the story about?

A stranded pilot encounters a young prince from a distant asteroid. The prince recounts his travels and the unusual figures he meets, with themes including friendship, love, responsibility, and human nature.

What are the listed edition details?

The listing gives Fingerprint as publisher, English as the language, and 144 pages. Binding type and illustration details are not specified.

What age is this edition recommended for?

The listing shows “4+ years, from customers,” rather than a publisher-provided age recommendation, so treat it as customer-attributed information.