Soup in Love
Yearling 1993
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
- mischief and pranks
- growing up
- loyalty
- small-town life
- empathy
- humor
About this book
Best friends Rob and Soup are growing up in small-town Vermont when Soup decides he’s head-over-heels in love. Their schemes to impress a special girl lead to notes, dares, and plenty of laugh-out-loud misadventures. Short, funny chapters and a warm, old-fashioned setting make this a quick, appealing read for middle graders curious about first crushes. Kids enjoy the humor, timeless friendship, and gentle life lessons.
Setting: rural Vermont, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soup in Love right for my child?
Yes — Soup in Love is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, 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, mischief and pranks.
How long does it take to read Soup in Love?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Soup in Love takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 22,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Soup in Love have an AR quiz?
Yes — Soup in Love has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 Soup in Love?
Soup in Love has an AR reading level of 4.6, 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.