Friends till the End
by Laura Dower
Open Road Integrated Media, Inc. 2014
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- growing up
- change
- loyalty
- first crushes
- family dynamics
- communication
About this book
Seventh-grader Madison Finn is navigating shifting friendships, school drama, and a few new crush jitters as the year winds down in Far Hills. With her trusty laptop and her close circle of friends, she tries to keep everyone together when changes start to test their bond. Told in a fresh, tech-savvy voice, this story captures the everyday highs and lows of middle school life. Perfect for readers who love realistic school stories, humor, and heartfelt friendship dilemmas.
Setting: suburban middle school in Far Hills, New York, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Friends till the End right for my child?
Yes — Friends till the End is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, 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, growing up, change.
How long does it take to read Friends till the End?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Friends till the End takes around 3.2h to finish. The book has 29,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Friends till the End have an AR quiz?
Yes — Friends till the End has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 till the End?
Friends till the End has an AR reading level of 4.7, 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.