Friends for Life

Ellen Emerson White

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Friends for Life

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ellen Emerson White

Reading Level 4-5 Unrated Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

When her best friend is found dead, supposedly from a drug overdose, seventeen-year-old Susan suspects murder and determines to find out the truth.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book. No notable content concerns flagged. Written for readers ages 9-12.

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

1/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Theme Richness
1
World Scope
10
Data Confidence
4

Details

Book Length

171 pages
ISBN
9780380825783
Pages
171
Publisher
Avon Books, a div. of The Hearst Corporation
Published
March 1983
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Mystery and Detective StoriesFriends for LifeEllen Emerson White/ Avon MysteryTweenTeensTeenagersYAYoung AdultLiteratureStoriesBooksMysteryDetectiveSuspenseMurderPoliceOverdoseDrugsBest Friends

People

GodHawaiianHumphrey Bogart

Places

Beacon HillBostonFloridaLouisburgCambridgeMassachusetts