Reading Level: Grades 4-8; Lexile Level 990L; Accelerated Reader level 5.3 Interest Level: I would say the interest level for this book is grades 6th-8th and up. There is nothing too “mature” discussed in the book, I just think 6th grade and up would understand it better than the suggested reading level of grades 4 …
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Reading Level: Grades 4-8; Lexile level 790L; Accelerated Reader level 5.1 Interest Level: I would say the interest level for this book is Grades 6th and up. There are a couple violent situations (nothing too graphic), some name-calling, and some crude language. Synopsis: Words hurt. It’s as simple as that, and that idea is presented …
Reading Level: Grades 4-8; Lexile Level 440L; ATOS Level 3.2 Interest Level: The interest level for this book would be middle school ages, around grades 6-8. I think these ages would relate more with some of the struggles Astrid faces like puberty and friendships. Summary: Astrid must learn some tough lessons when it comes to friendships and determination. …
Reading Level: Grades PreK-2; Lexile Level 860; ATOS Reading Level 4 Interest Level: The interest level for this book is appropriate with the reading level, and could even be interesting up to grade five. I enjoyed it as an adult, the story was told beautifully. Summary: Readers will learn the impact of Pura Belpré and …
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Reading Level: Grades PK-2; Lexile Level not available; ATOS Reading Level not available Interest Level: I believe the interest level for this book would be the same as the reading level grades. Summary: Little Bear ignores people when they are speaking to him, or at least that’s what everyone thinks. After a hearing test, the …
Reading Level: Grades 4-8; Lexile Level 640; ATOS Reading Level 4.4Interest Level: I would say the interest level for this book would be fairly on target with the reading level. It is a little dark, so I would say some of the interest level with depend on the maturity level of the individual. Summary: Two young foxes, lost …
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Genre:The book What do you do with a tail like this? by Steve Jenkins and Robin Page is a nonfiction/ informational picture book for children. A subgenre for this book could either be animals or science. Additionally, it was a 2004 Caldecott Honor book for the wonderful illustrations in the book. Book Summary:The book features cut-paper collage illustrations that takes …
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Title: Midnight Sun Author: Stephenie Meyer Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Copyright: 2020 Reading Level: Grades 7-12; Lexile level unknown; Accelerated Reader level unknown Interest Level: In my opinion, I suggest Grades 9-12+ due to some violence, language, and some implied “passionate” topics. There is mention of sensitive topics in this review (and …
Title: Refugee Author: Alan Gratz Publisher: Scholastic Press Copyright: 2017 Reading Level: Grades 4-8; Lexile level 800L; Accelerated Reader level 5.3 Interest Level: I would suggest 6th grade and up for this book. The characters face some tough situations that include violence. Synopsis: This novel by Alan Gratz has three different settings with three different …
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