Friends Everywhere
Simon and Schuster 2015
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- empathy
- finding your voice
- kindness
- new kid / moving
- self-confidence
- inclusion
- helping others
About this book
A cheerful Little Angel of Friendship is sent on a mission: help Patricia, a girl who’s just moved to town and speaks a little differently, find her voice and make new friends. With gentle humor and a touch of magic, the angel nudges Patricia to try, listen, and reach out. Young readers will relate to the nerves of being the new kid and the excitement of finding your people. It’s a warm, hopeful story for early chapter book readers who enjoy realistic school stories with a whimsical twist.
Setting: a contemporary apartment building and elementary school in a new town
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friends Everywhere right for my child?
Yes — Friends Everywhere is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.7, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include friendship, empathy, finding your voice.
How long does it take to read Friends Everywhere?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Friends Everywhere takes around 1.7h to finish. The book has 13,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Friends Everywhere have an AR quiz?
Yes — Friends Everywhere has an AR quiz available, worth 1.5 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 Friends Everywhere?
Friends Everywhere has an AR reading level of 3.7, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — 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.