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Jo makes a friend

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Portraits of Little Women

Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 3rd 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

Jo is asked to reach out to a lonely girl who cannot see, hoping to brighten her days and build a meaningful friendship. As they spend time together, Jo discovers new ways to connect and understand the world around her. Their bond shows how kindness and empathy can bridge differences and create lasting companionship.

Representation & Themes

Disability RepresentationFriendshipFamilyComing of Age

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Content Flags

Disability Representation
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0385325819
Pages
99
Publisher
Delacorte Press
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,675

Subjects

Blind -- Fiction.People with disabilities -- Fiction.Sisters -- Fiction.Family life -- New England -- Fiction.New England -- Fiction.BlindFamily lifeFictionPeople with disabilitiesSistersPhysically handicappedFamiliesJuvenile fiction

Places

New England