#175 in Children’s books
Stuart Little
- 142
- Pages
- about 2.5 h
- Reading time
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Our view
“Stuart Little” has kept its place as a light, funny children’s classic, and it holds up well on a return visit. E. B. White’s first book for the young is short, and some readers single out its dialogue and its comic episodes. The ending strikes some as abrupt, and others think the small hero turns sulkier as the story goes on without learning much from his adventures.
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About the book
Stuart Little is a 1945 American children's novel by E. B. White. It was White's first children's book, and became recognized as a classic in children's literature. Stuart Little was illustrated by the artist Garth Williams, also his first work for children.
Where the score comes from
The sources average 7.2 across 164 ratings — not yet many, so the reader vote carries 53% of the weight and the rest pulls toward the Children’s books average of 7.9. That is how 7.5 comes out.
| Source | Average | Ratings | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Library | 7.0 | 29 | 18% |
| Hardcover | 7.2 | 135 | 82% |
Frequently asked
What age is Stuart Little for?
Stuart Little sits on the Children shelf in the sources we use, which by convention means roughly ages 5–10. This is a guide from the book’s category, not a publisher’s age rating. It has 142 pages — shorter than 73% of the ranked books in Children’s books.
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