When a friend dies

Marilyn E. Gootman

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When a friend dies

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Marilyn E. Gootman

Reading Level 5-6 Moderate (Lvl 3) Ages 11+ Matched

The text is written at a 5th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for older middle graders (ages 11+), and the content has moderate intensity with some emotionally heavy themes.

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About This Book

Losing a friend can feel overwhelming, but understanding and expressing those feelings can help bring healing. This story gently explores the journey of coping with loss and finding hope after saying goodbye. It offers comfort and guidance for young readers navigating the complex emotions of grief.

Quick Assessment

This is a Level 5-6 book with moderate content intensity. Content themes include loss & grief, emotional. Written for readers ages 11+.

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 3 — Moderate
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Real stakes and emotional weight. May include sustained danger, loss, or bullying.

Content Flags

Loss & Grief Emotional
Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

5/10

Engaging read with solid pacing and interesting themes.

Discussion Potential

5/10

Good conversation starter with themes worth exploring together.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
6
Narrative Pace
9
Theme Richness
6
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
8

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Details

Book Length

118 pages
8,212 words
55m read-aloud
ISBN
1575421704
Pages
118
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing
Published
2005
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
8,212
Read-Aloud
~55 min
Text Density
Light Text

Genres

Subjects

Grief in AdolescenceBereavement in ChildrenBereavement in AdolescenceGrief in ChildrenTeenagers and DeathChildren and Death