As Long As There Are Mountains
by Natalie Kinsey-Warnock
Tandem Library 2001
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family and responsibility
- resilience
- grief and healing
- community support
- rural life and nature
- hope
- coming of age
- perseverance
About this book
Set on a small Vermont farm, this heartfelt story follows a young girl whose family life changes after a sudden accident. As seasons turn and chores pile up, she learns to shoulder new responsibilities and lean on her close-knit community. The steady presence of the mountains mirrors her growing resilience and hope. Perfect for readers who enjoy realistic, character-driven stories about family, nature, and finding strength in hard times.
Setting: rural Vermont farm, mid-20th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is As Long As There Are Mountains right for my child?
Yes — As Long As There Are Mountains 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 family and responsibility, resilience, grief and healing.
How long does it take to read As Long As There Are Mountains?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, As Long As There Are Mountains takes around 4.0h to finish. The book has 36,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does As Long As There Are Mountains have an AR quiz?
Yes — As Long As There Are Mountains has an AR quiz available, worth 5 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 As Long As There Are Mountains?
As Long As There Are Mountains 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.