Growing friendships

Eileen Kennedy-Moore

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Growing friendships

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Kids’ Guide to Making and Keeping Friends

by Eileen Kennedy-Moore

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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

Have you ever felt left out or not sure how to fix a friendship? Imagine having a secret toolkit filled with advice and fun cartoons that help you understand why friends sometimes fight or tease. What if you could learn how to make friends and keep them too?

Themes

FriendshipSocial SkillsInterpersonal RelationsChild Development

Quick Assessment

This book offers a research-based, practical guide to help children aged 9-12 navigate the complexities of friendship and social interactions. Written by a psychologist and a parenting expert, it uses relatable examples and cartoons to teach social skills, making it suitable for independent reading or shared discussions. It addresses common challenges like peer pressure and conflict in a gentle, age-appropriate way.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
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No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

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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
Emotional Weight
2
Theme Richness
4
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

181 pages
ISBN
9781582705880
Pages
181
Publisher
Simon and Schuster
Published
2017
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Friendship in ChildrenInterpersonal Relations in ChildrenSocial Skills in ChildrenChild Psychology