What reading level is Best friends for never?

Best friends for never by Adrienne Maria Vrettos is at a Level 5-6 reading level (Lexile 830L). Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is Best friends for never appropriate for?

Best friends for never is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Mild Peril, Friendship.

What genre is Best friends for never?

Best friends for never is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does Best friends for never have any content warnings?

Best friends for never has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Mild Peril, Friendship. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is Best friends for never?

Best friends for never by Adrienne Maria Vrettos is 229 pages.

Best friends for never

Adrienne Maria Vrettos

Best friends for never

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Adrienne Maria Vrettos

Reading Level 5-6 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Hattie is the only kid who can turn a small-town harvest festival into a magical mystery—by accidentally casting a jinx that makes all her new friends forget her! But when the people who mattered most suddenly don’t remember her at all, Hattie has to crack the spell before she’s truly alone.

Themes

Middle SchoolFriendshipSuperstitionMovingAdventure

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade fiction follows twelve-year-old Hattie as she adjusts to a new town and school, navigating friendship challenges and a mysterious jinx linked to a local harvest festival. The story blends themes of moving, belonging, and superstition in an age-appropriate way for readers ages 9-12, with mild fantasy elements and no concerning content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild

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Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril Friendship

Data confidence: high

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

2/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

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Details

Book Length

229 pages

ISBN: 9780545561495
Pages: 229
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 2016
Type: Fiction
Lexile: 830L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Middle SchoolsHarvest FestivalsSuperstitionHousehold MovingSchoolsFriendshipSelf-Esteem & Self-RelianceFantasy & MagicSocial ThemesMovingHouseholdFestivalsMassachusetts

Places

Massachusetts