Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love
Penguin 2009
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- first crush
- fitting in
- self-acceptance
- empathy
- middle school dynamics
- identity
- problem-solving
About this book
Seventh-grader Emma-Jean, brilliant and endearingly literal, is puzzling over a new mystery: what it means to have a crush—and whether she should ask kind, popular Will Keeler to the Spring Fling. At the same time, her friend Colleen has a secret admirer and turns to Emma-Jean’s cool-headed logic for help. As the dance approaches, the girls navigate mixed signals, big feelings, and the unwritten rules of middle school. Warm, funny, and full of heart, this companion to Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell Out of a Tree resonates with readers who enjoy smart heroines and real-life friendship challenges.
Setting: a contemporary suburban middle school in California
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love right for my child?
Yes — Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love 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 friendship, first crush, fitting in.
How long does it take to read Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love takes around 5.0h to finish. The book has 45,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love have an AR quiz?
Yes — Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love has an AR quiz available, worth 6 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 Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love?
Emma-Jean Lazarus Fell In Love 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.