What reading level is The Necklace?

The Necklace by Robin Friedman is at a Level 4-5 reading level. Recommended for Middle Grades readers (Ages 9-12).

What age is The Necklace appropriate for?

The Necklace is recommended for Ages 9-12. Content intensity: "Mild" (2/5). Content flags: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief.

What genre is The Necklace?

The Necklace is fiction — Juvenile Fiction.

Does The Necklace have any content warnings?

The Necklace has a content intensity rating of "Mild" (2/5). Content flags include: Emotional: Fear & Anxiety, Emotional: Loss & Grief. On HootRated, every book is rated for emotional, physical, and social content themes to help parents make informed choices.

How many pages is The Necklace?

The Necklace by Robin Friedman is 150 pages.

The Necklace

Robin Friedman

The Necklace

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

A Sequel to the Fence

by Robin Friedman

Reading Level 4-5 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12 Balanced Read

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 mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

The crisp air smells of pine and adventure as Chip walks through the Catskills, feeling the crunch of leaves beneath his feet. But soon, the noisy streets of New York’s Lower East Side pull him away from the quiet beauty he loves and the girl who holds his heart. Now, Chip faces a choice that could change everything—and the weight of it feels heavier than ever.

Themes

Historical Coming of Age FamilyLoveFriendship

Quick Assessment

Set in 1930s New York City, this historical fiction novel follows eighteen-year-old Chip Ackerman as he navigates first love, loyalty, and difficult choices. The story explores themes of heartbreak and hardship against the backdrop of the Catskills and the bustling Lower East Side, appropriate for middle-grade readers aged 9-12. Parents should be aware of emotional themes involving betrayal and personal conflict.