Those Kids from Fawn Creek
by Erin Entrada Kelly
HarperCollins 2022
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- belonging
- identity
- peer pressure
- empathy
- truth and deception
- bullying and kindness
- small-town life
About this book
In the small, quiet town of Fawn Creek, every day feels the same—until a new girl named Orchid arrives and shakes up the seventh-grade social order. Told with warmth and empathy, the story follows a tight-knit class as they navigate friendship, rumors, and the pressure to fit in. Readers see how one brave voice can inspire others to be honest about who they are. Perfect for middle graders who like realistic school stories with heart and hope.
Setting: small-town Louisiana, contemporary middle school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Those Kids from Fawn Creek right for my child?
Yes — Those Kids from Fawn Creek 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, belonging, identity.
How long does it take to read Those Kids from Fawn Creek?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Those Kids from Fawn Creek takes around 5.8h to finish. The book has 52,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Those Kids from Fawn Creek have an AR quiz?
Yes — Those Kids from Fawn Creek has an AR quiz available, worth 7 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 Those Kids from Fawn Creek?
Those Kids from Fawn Creek 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.