Anna Casey's Place in the World
by Adrian Fogelin
Peachtree Publishing Company 2001
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- belonging
- found family
- friendship
- identity
- resilience
- trust
- community
- change and growth
About this book
Twelve-year-old Anna has learned to look out for herself, but a new foster home in a Florida neighborhood—and a foster brother named Eb—means learning to trust again. With a neat-freak guardian and unfamiliar streets, Anna searches for where she belongs. As she connects with the people around her, she begins to piece together a sense of home and identity. Thoughtful and warm, this realistic story resonates with readers who enjoy character-driven books about family, friendship, and finding your place.
Setting: contemporary Florida neighborhood
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Anna Casey's Place in the World right for my child?
Yes — Anna Casey's Place in the World is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, which is typical for 4th 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 belonging, found family, friendship.
How long does it take to read Anna Casey's Place in the World?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Anna Casey's Place in the World takes around 6.2h to finish. The book has 56,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Anna Casey's Place in the World have an AR quiz?
Yes — Anna Casey's Place in the World has an AR quiz available, worth 8 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 Anna Casey's Place in the World?
Anna Casey's Place in the World has an AR reading level of 4.8, which places it at a 4th 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.