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Imagine reading “Le Petit Prince” in Finnish – and understanding every page

“Le Petit Prince” (in Finnish: “Pikku prinssi”, orig. “Le Petit Prince”) by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry – is a complete, engaging story specially adapted for A1 (beginner) level. You don't need to know every word. You'll understand 95% of the text immediately, and every new word is explained in the margin. You simply read – and learn naturally.

What is this book about?

  • An aviator, stranded in the Sahara Desert, encounters a mysterious young prince from a distant asteroid.
  • On Earth, the Prince learns the profound meaning of "taming" and unique connections from a wise fox.
  • Longing to return to his beloved rose, the Prince makes a heartbreaking decision to leave Earth.

Why does this work better than apps and textbooks?

Our books are based on the Pentecost Method – the only approach 100% based on scientific research into language learning. The result? You learn faster, remember more, and actually enjoy learning.

  • Read without interruption: You'll find translations of the most difficult words in the margin of each page – no need to break from the story to look them up in a dictionary.
  • Consolidate what you've read: After each chapter, there are exercises (crosswords, gap-fills, anagrams) tailored to A1 level – new words stick in your mind.
  • Learn anywhere: A mobile app with games allows you to review vocabulary on your way to work, in a queue, or whenever you have a moment.
  • Build lasting vocabulary: Flashcards at the end of the book allow you to systematically review the most important words – so you don't forget what you've learned.

Matched to your exact level

The vocabulary in this book has been selected based on an analysis of 2 billion words from authentic texts, precisely matched to A1 level. You learn exactly the words that are most useful in everyday life.

How to choose the right level?

This book is for A1 level. Not sure which level to choose? Take our 3-minute placement test on our website – we'll immediately show you which book is right for you.

About the author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Author

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (1900–1944) was a French writer and aviator who drew on his own flying adventures. In 1944 his plane vanished over the Mediterranean during a reconnaissance flight, and the wreckage was only found more than half a century later.

Sylvia Marine

Translator and editor

Sylvia Marine adapts Finnish fiction for English-speaking readers in the graded-reader series. Finnish cases and consonant gradation get short, reusable glosses instead of a grammar essay on every page. She prefers footnotes that point forward—hinting that a form will return—so readers start to recognise patterns.

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Pages154
Chapters27
For learnersfor English-speaking learners
ISBN (E-Book)9788384569078
ISBN (Paperback)9788384569085
Published2026-09-27

About Finnish (the language of this book)

Where Finnish is spoken

Finnish is one of the two official languages of Finland (with Swedish) and has recognized status in parts of Sweden and Norway.

How many people speak it

Finnish has about 5.5 million native speakers, mainly in Finland, plus smaller official-language communities in Sweden.

Grammar and structure

Finnish is a Finno-Ugric language with fifteen cases, vowel harmony, and no grammatical gender. Verbs conjugate for person; negation uses a negative auxiliary. Word order is flexible with topic–focus patterns; consonant gradation affects stems in inflection.