The End or Something Like That cover

The End or Something Like That

Author: Ellis, Ann Dee

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 3.4
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 43018
Points per Word 0.000139
Page Count 346
Points per Page 0.017341

Description

As the first anniversary of her best friend Kim's death nears, fourteen-year-old Emmy tries to fulfill her promise to make contact with Kim's spirit, but she gains new perspective from unexpected connections.

Quick Summary

Emmy's hilarious attempts to contact her best friend's ghost while navigating the weird world of middle school drama creates a perfect mix of spooky mystery and side-splitting humor that feels like having a sleepover with your funniest friends. Kids will devour the unexpected twists, the cast of quirky characters, and Emmy's sassy narration that turns grief into something surprisingly uplifting and totally relatable. If your kid likes "The Last Kids on Earth" or "The Fourteenth Goldfish," they'll absolutely devour this one. This book is a home run for kids ages 10 to 13 in grades 5 through 7.