A Friend Indeed
E. Anthony
A Friend Indeed
Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide
by E. Anthony
The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.
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About This Book
The soft rustle of leaves whispers secrets of friendship under a golden afternoon sun. When Susan's world shifts with her parents' separation, the comforting voice of her friend Laura becomes a warm anchor. Their story unfolds like a gentle conversation, reminding us how true friends hold us close when everything changes.
Themes
Quick Assessment
This book explores the theme of friendship through the experiences of Susan, a young girl navigating the challenges of her parents' separation. Written primarily as dialogue, it offers insight into interpersonal support and resilience suitable for young teens. The story is appropriate for ages 13-18 and focuses on emotional growth without graphic content.
Why we rated A Friend Indeed 7ME
A Friend Indeed is written at a Level 2 reading level across 48 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.0 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, A Friend Indeed works for readers up to grade 4.0.
We rate A Friend Indeed as 7ME ("Moderate — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Mild" range — mild conflict — the kind a child encounters in normal play and sibling life. The strongest signals come from emotional weight — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.
No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the mild intensity score.
Thematically, A Friend Indeed explores friendship, family, interpersonal relations, and coming of age — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.
Good fit for
- ✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
- ✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
- ✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, interpersonal relations.
Maybe not for
- ! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.
For Parents
Content Intensity
7ME — Moderate — EmotionalLight conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.
Was our "Mild" content intensity rating accurate for this book?
Reading Insights
Hook Factor
1/10A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.
Discussion Potential
3/10A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.
Book DNA
Multi-dimensional content fingerprint
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Details
Book Length
- ISBN
- 9781890622718
- Pages
- 48
- Publisher
- Leathers Pub
- Published
- April 1999
- Type
- Fiction