What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)
by Anne Mazer
Scholastic Paperbacks 2008
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- family
- perseverance
- self-confidence
- school life
- resilience
- goal-setting
- responsibility
About this book
Fifth-grader Abby Hayes chronicles her life in her trusty purple journal as she chases a big new goal and discovers that success isn’t always a straight climb. When plans wobble and expectations crash, Abby has to regroup, rely on friends and family, and find her confidence again. With humor, heart, and everyday school drama, this entry shows how setbacks can lead to surprising breakthroughs. Perfect for readers who enjoy realistic, diary-style stories with a strong, relatable heroine.
Setting: contemporary suburban fifth-grade life
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) right for my child?
Yes — What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, 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, family, perseverance.
How long does it take to read What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) takes around 2.2h to finish. The book has 20,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) have an AR quiz?
Yes — What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes)?
What Goes Up Must Come Down (The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes) has an AR reading level of 4.4, 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.