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Tru and Nelle

by Greg Neri

Tru & Nelle

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 9-12

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 gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Discover the inspiring story of two young friends growing up together, whose bond shapes their lives and sparks incredible adventures. Their journey through childhood is filled with mystery, laughter, and the beginnings of a lifelong friendship that changes everything.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipComing of AgeHistoricalMystery

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: high

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Details

ISBN
9780544699601
Pages
328
Publisher
Hmh Books for Young Readers
Published
2016
Type
Fiction
Word Count
45,248
Lexile
680L

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

FictionJuvenile fictionHistoryFriendshipMystery and detective stories