Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.2
Points
3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
19011
Points per Word
0.000158
Page Count
128
Points per Page
0.023438
Description
Three fifth-grade girls from different backgrounds confront such issues as illness, ethnicity, culture, need and hope, and become friends.
Quick Summary
Bluish centers on three unlikely fifth-grade friends who form an unbreakable bond despite their vastly different backgrounds, showing kids that real friendship conquers all differences. Readers will root for these three girls as they navigate the ups and downs of middle school together, with moments that range from hilariously awkward to genuinely touching. If your kid likes Wonder by R.J. Palacio, they'll absolutely love this story about embracing what makes us different. This book is perfect for kids in grades 4 through 6.