What reading level is The friendship?

The friendship by Mildred D. Taylor is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What genre is The friendship?

The friendship is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

How many pages is The friendship?

The friendship by Mildred D. Taylor is 53 pages (approximately 5,427 words).

The friendship

Mildred D. Taylor

The friendship

Q: What age is The friendship appropriate for?

The friendship is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Intense" (4/5). Content flags: Substance Use, Unconsciousness, Minor Sexualization, Vomiting, Incarceration, Unstable Reality, Emotional Meltdown, Sudden Loud Noises, Screaming, Obscene Language.

Q: Does The friendship have any content warnings?

The friendship has a content intensity rating of "Intense" (4/5). Content flags include: Substance Use, Unconsciousness, Minor Sexualization, Vomiting, Incarceration, Unstable Reality, Emotional Meltdown, Sudden Loud Noises, Screaming, Obscene Language. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Mildred D. Taylor

Illustrated by Max Ginsberg

Reading Level 4-5 Intense (Lvl 4) Ages 9-12 Heads Up

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 intense and may include graphic or distressing scenes.

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About This Book

Set in 1933 Mississippi, this story follows Cassie Logan and her brothers as they navigate the dangers of a racially divided town. When they witness an elderly Black man boldly defying social norms by addressing a white storekeeper informally, tensions rise and secrets from the past surface. The tale explores courage, friendship, and the harsh realities of prejudice during a turbulent time.

Themes

MulticulturalRace RelationsFamily Historical Social Justice

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 4-5 book with intense content intensity. Content themes include substance use, unconsciousness, minor sexualization. Written for readers ages 9-12.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 4 — Intense

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Heavy themes explored in depth. War, death, abuse addressed directly.

Content Flags

Substance Use Unconsciousness Minor Sexualization Vomiting Incarceration Unstable Reality Emotional Meltdown Sudden Loud Noises Screaming Obscene Language

Data confidence: standard

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