Gus Beezer with the X-Men: "X" Marks the Mutant cover

Gus Beezer with the X-Men: "X" Marks the Mutant

Author: Simone, Gail

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 2.6
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 2178
Points per Word 0.00023
Page Count 24
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

Middle child Gus Beezer, in trouble at home and at school, dreams about being recognized as a mutant and taken away to live with the X-Men.

Quick Summary

Gus Beezer, a middle child who keeps getting into trouble at home and at school, dreams that he'll be discovered as a mutant so the X-Men will take him away to join their team. The Story of the Golden State Warriors explores feeling invisible within a family, the longing to belong somewhere, and the fantasy of escaping everyday problems through extraordinary powers. If your kid likes Diary of a Football Freak a Football Freak Wimpy Kid, they'll love this because it combines everyday middle school struggles with superhero fantasy. This book is perfect for 4th-5th graders who are reading at a 2.6 AR level and want a quick 2,178-word story that mixes realistic family drama with X-Men adventure.