What reading level is Among friends?

Among friends by Caroline B. Cooney is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What genre is Among friends?

Among friends is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is Among friends?

Among friends by Caroline B. Cooney is 169 pages (approximately 38,759 words).

Among friends

Caroline B. Cooney

Among friends

Q: What age is Among friends appropriate for?

Among friends is recommended for Ages 13+. Content intensity: "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags: Substance Use, Sexual Assault, Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety.

Q: Does Among friends have any content warnings?

Among friends has a content intensity rating of "Very Intense" (5/5). Content flags include: Substance Use, Sexual Assault, Physical Danger, Graphic Violence, Emotional: Mental Health, Emotional: Fear & Anxiety. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Caroline B. Cooney

Reading Level 4-5 Very Intense (Lvl 5) Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is very intense with mature or graphic material.

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About This Book

Six high school juniors embark on a challenging journey of self-discovery as they chronicle their lives in diaries for an English project. Through their honest writings, they confront difficult truths about themselves and the complex bonds they share with friends and family. This powerful narrative explores the struggles and growth that come with adolescence.

Themes

Coming of Age Friendship Family Identity & Self-Discovery Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with very intense content intensity. Note: content intensity (Very Intense) exceeds what the reading level might suggest. Content themes include substance use, sexual assault, physical danger. Written for readers ages 13+.