Stacey's Ex-best Friend
Scholastic 1992
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- Changing friendships
- Growing apart
- Identity and belonging
- Peer pressure and maturity
- Loyalty
- Communication and conflict resolution
- Self-respect
About this book
When Stacey’s sophisticated New York best friend, Laine, visits Stoneybrook, Stacey is thrilled—until Laine’s snobbish attitude and put-downs make it clear how much they’ve grown apart. Caught between her life in the city and her friends in the Baby-sitters Club, Stacey must decide what to do when a friendship no longer feels like one. As tensions rise, Stacey learns that letting go can sometimes be the bravest way to move forward.
Setting: Stoneybrook, Connecticut, with references to New York City
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stacey's Ex-best Friend right for my child?
Yes — Stacey's Ex-best Friend is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.5, 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 Changing friendships, Growing apart, Identity and belonging.
How long does it take to read Stacey's Ex-best Friend?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Stacey's Ex-best Friend takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 27,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Stacey's Ex-best Friend have an AR quiz?
Yes — Stacey's Ex-best Friend 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 Stacey's Ex-best Friend?
Stacey's Ex-best Friend has an AR reading level of 4.5, 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.