With Friends Like That (Canby Hall No 11)

Emily Chase

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With Friends Like That (Canby Hall No 11)

Age Rating, Reading Level & Content Guide

by Emily Chase

Reading Level 4-5 9LS 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

What would you do if your favorite hangout spot was about to disappear? Dana, Faith, and Shelley aren't just going to sit quietly—they're planning a bold protest to save Canby Hall. But will their daring ideas be enough to keep this special place from being sold?

Themes

Quick Assessment

This middle-grade book follows three friends who band together to save their cherished community space, Canby Hall, from being sold. It explores themes of friendship, activism, and problem-solving in a school and community setting, suitable for readers aged 9 to 12. The story contains light social themes around community engagement but no intense content.

For Parents

Content Intensity

9LS — Light — Social
Emotional
Light
Physical
Clear
Social
Light
Thematic
Clear

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Data confidence: standard

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Reading Insights

Hook Factor

1/10

A steady, thoughtful read that rewards patient readers.

Discussion Potential

2/10

A lighter read — great for independent enjoyment.

Book DNA

Multi-dimensional content fingerprint

Vocabulary Level
4
Emotional Weight
4
Theme Richness
3
World Scope
1
Data Confidence
7

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Details

Book Length

196 pages
ISBN
9780590408691
Pages
196
Publisher
Scholastic
Published
March 1985
Type
Fiction

Genres

Subjects

Girls & WomenSchool StoriesChildren's Stories, AmericanGirls