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Amy makes a friend

by Susan Beth Pfeffer

Portraits of Little Women

Reading Level 4 Mild (Lvl 2) Ages 9-12

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for middle graders (ages 9–12), and the content is mild with minimal sensitive material.

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About This Book

Amy dreams of becoming a talented artist and hopes to gain private lessons by befriending Jenny, a wealthy but aloof classmate. When a new rich girl, Diana, chooses Amy as her friend, Amy believes Jenny will finally accept her. However, Amy soon discovers that friendship and art come with unexpected challenges and costs.

Representation & Themes

FriendshipArtistsSistersFamilyNew England

For Parents

Content Intensity

Level 2 — Mild
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

Light conflict or tension. Mild peril resolved quickly.

Content Flags

Mild Peril
Data confidence: standard

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Details

ISBN
0385325843
Pages
97
Publisher
Delacorte Books for Young Readers
Published
1998
Type
Fiction
Word Count
13,277

Genres

Juvenile Nonfiction

Subjects

Friendship -- Fiction.Artists -- Fiction.Sisters -- Fiction.Family life -- New England -- Fiction.New England -- Fiction.ArtistsFamily lifeFictionFriendshipSisters

Places

New England