What reading level is The end or something like that?

The end or something like that by Ann Dee Ellis is at a Level 2-3 reading level (Lexile 450L). Recommended for Upper Grades readers (Ages 13+).

What age is The end or something like that appropriate for?

The end or something like that is recommended for Ages 13+. HootRating: 7IE (Intense — Emotional).

What genre is The end or something like that?

The end or something like that is fiction — Best friends.

Does The end or something like that have any content warnings?

The end or something like that has a HootRating of 7IE (Intense — Emotional). No specific content flags noted. On HootRated, every book is rated across four dimensions — emotional, physical, social, and thematic — to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The end or something like that?

The end or something like that by Ann Dee Ellis is 346 pages.

Reviewed by HootRated editorial · Last updated September 7, 2026

The end or something like that

Ann Dee Ellis

The end or something like that

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Ann Dee Ellis

Reading Level 2-3 7IE Ages 13+ Heads Up

The text is written at a 2nd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for teens (ages 13+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

The soft rustle of gummy bears fills the quiet room, mixing with the faint scent of pizza from the delivery boy outside. Emmy waits, caught between memories and the stillness, wondering if her best friend Kim will ever show up like they promised. The past and present swirl together in a story full of laughter, tears, and the strange magic of holding on and letting go.

Themes

Friendship Family Coming of AgeJuvenile FictionLoss & Grief

Quick Assessment

This novel explores themes of friendship, loss, and family through the eyes of a teenage girl coping with the death of her best friend. It alternates between past memories and present experiences, blending humor with heartfelt moments. Suitable for ages 13-18, the story handles grief sensitively with some mature emotional content but no graphic material.

Why we rated The end or something like that 7IE

The end or something like that is written at a Level 2-3 reading level with a Lexile measure of 450L across 346 pages. Strong independent readers around grade 3.5 can typically handle this book on their own; with parent or teacher support, The end or something like that works for readers up to grade 4.5.

We rate The end or something like that as 7IE ("Intense — Emotional") because the content sits in the "Moderate" range — moderate conflict that may involve loss, scary scenes, or interpersonal stakes. The strongest signals come from emotional weight, thematic difficulty — these are the dimensions parents should evaluate against their reader's tolerance.

No specific content flags were raised by community reviewers, which is consistent with the moderate intensity score.

Thematically, The end or something like that explores friendship, family, coming of age, juvenile fiction, and loss & grief — these threads give the book room to mean different things to different readers.

Good fit for

✓ Children in the Ages 13+ range — the maturity and attention span match the story's pacing.
✓ Patient readers who enjoy slower, character-driven stories.
✓ Readers ready to talk through themes after they finish — there's enough substance for a meaningful conversation.
✓ Kids drawn to stories about friendship, family, coming of age.

Maybe not for

! Readers who get easily upset by emotional or moderately dark scenes — the conflict here is real, not just background flavor.
! Reluctant readers who need a fast hook — the pacing here rewards patience.