Oh Honestly, Angela!
Scholastic 1985
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- honesty
- friendship
- consequences of choices
- empathy and kindness
- school life
- identity and self-expression
- communication
- responsibility
About this book
Angela is a spirited fifth grader whose push to always tell the truth turns school life upside down. Her blunt honesty makes waves with friends, teachers, and classmates, and soon she has to figure out how to balance being truthful with being kind. Readers will enjoy Angela’s funny missteps, relatable classroom drama, and the way she learns from her choices. Perfect for middle-grade readers who like realistic school stories with humor and heart.
Setting: suburban elementary school and home, contemporary 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Oh Honestly, Angela! right for my child?
Yes — Oh Honestly, Angela! is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, 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 honesty, friendship, consequences of choices.
How long does it take to read Oh Honestly, Angela!?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Oh Honestly, Angela! takes around 2.8h to finish. The book has 25,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Oh Honestly, Angela! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Oh Honestly, Angela! 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 Oh Honestly, Angela!?
Oh Honestly, Angela! has an AR reading level of 4.4, 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.