I know who likes you
by Doug Cooney
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2004
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- crushes and first love
- entrepreneurship
- honesty and integrity
- popularity and reputation
- consequences of gossip
- identity
- school life
About this book
Savvy sixth-grader Ernie has a knack for turning ideas into businesses, and his latest scheme is a secret matchmaking service that promises to reveal who likes whom at school. At first, it’s all fun notes, candy-grams, and easy money, but rumors and mixed messages quickly tangle friendships and feelings. Ernie has to decide what matters more: profits or people, and whether keeping secrets is worth the cost. This fast, funny story is great for middle-grade readers who enjoy school dramas with heart and humor.
Setting: contemporary urban middle school (New York City)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is I know who likes you right for my child?
Yes — I know who likes you is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.9, 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, crushes and first love, entrepreneurship.
How long does it take to read I know who likes you?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, I know who likes you takes around 5.1h to finish. The book has 46,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does I know who likes you have an AR quiz?
Yes — I know who likes you 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 I know who likes you?
I know who likes you has an AR reading level of 4.9, 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.