Cover of Among friends

Among friends

by Caroline B. Cooney

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

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.

Representation & Themes

Coming of AgeFriendshipFamilyIdentity & Self-DiscoverySocial Justice

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Content Intensity

Level 5 — Very Intense
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Graphic or sustained depictions of trauma, violence, or mature content.

Content Flags

Substance Use Sexual Assault Physical Danger Graphic Violence Emotional: Mental Health Emotional: Fear & Anxiety
Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0440226929
Pages
169
Published
1996
Type
Fiction
Word Count
38,759

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Self-perceptionInterpersonal relationsHigh schoolsSchoolsFriendshipFiction