What reading level is The 329th Friend?

The 329th Friend by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat is at a Level 3 reading level. Recommended for Lower Grades readers (Ages 5-8).

What age is The 329th Friend appropriate for?

The 329th Friend is recommended for Ages 5-8. Content intensity: "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags: Loneliness.

What genre is The 329th Friend?

The 329th Friend is fiction — Friendship.

Does The 329th Friend have any content warnings?

The 329th Friend has a content intensity rating of "Gentle" (1/5). Content flags include: Loneliness. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The 329th Friend?

The 329th Friend by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat is 56 pages.

The 329th Friend

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

The 329th Friend

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat

Reading Level 3 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8 Balanced Read

The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

What if you invited hundreds of friends over for lunch but none of them had time to really listen? Imagine Emery Raccoon trying to share his stories and feelings with 328 guests, only to find himself feeling more alone than ever. Will Emery discover a friend who truly hears him?

Themes

FriendshipEmotional AwarenessFamily

Quick Assessment

This early reader story follows Emery Raccoon, who invites many guests to lunch in hopes of companionship but struggles with feeling unheard. It gently explores themes of loneliness and the importance of meaningful connection, suitable for children ages 5-8. The book features simple language appropriate for early readers and contains no concerning content.