Making friends

Emily Chase

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Making friends

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Chase

Reading Level 4-5 9C Ages 13+ Balanced Read

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

The creak of old floorboards echoes through Canby Hall as three strangers from different places find themselves sharing a room. Jane, Toby, and Andy each bring their own stories, hopes, and fears into this new space. Together, they discover that friendship can grow in the most unexpected places.

Quick Assessment

Making Friends follows three diverse teenagers who become roommates at Canby Hall, navigating the challenges and joys of forming new friendships. Suitable for middle school to early high school readers, this book explores themes of friendship, identity, and belonging. It contains no intense content, making it appropriate for ages 13-18.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9C — Clear
Emotional
Clear
Physical
Clear
Social
Clear
Thematic
Clear

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

3/10

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

166 pages
ISBN
9780590403276
Pages
166
Publisher
Scholastic Paperbacks
Published
1986
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

FriendshipYoung AdultYoung Adult FictionPrivate Schools