And One for All
by Theresa Nelson
Yearling 1991
Great fit for 6th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- loyalty
- growing up
- grief and healing
- family
- identity
- resilience
- teamwork
About this book
A tight circle of friends who live by the motto “all for one and one for all” finds their loyalty tested when real-life pressures begin to pull them in different directions. As school, family, and changing feelings raise the stakes, the narrator must decide what it truly means to stand by the people you care about. With honest emotion, humor, and memorable characters, this realistic story invites readers to think about courage, forgiveness, and growing up. A strong choice for upper elementary and middle school readers who enjoy friendship stories with heart.
Setting: contemporary United States, middle school and neighborhood life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is And One for All right for my child?
Yes — And One for All is a great fit for 6th grade. The reading level is AR 6.5, which is typical for 6th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, loyalty, growing up.
How long does it take to read And One for All?
At a typical 6th grade reading pace, And One for All takes around 4.7h to finish. The book has 49,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does And One for All have an AR quiz?
Yes — And One for All has an AR quiz available, worth 7 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is And One for All?
And One for All has an AR reading level of 6.5, which places it at a 6th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.