The Big Bad Butcher cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 598
Points per Word 0.000836
Page Count 30
Points per Page 0.016667

Description

It is up to WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face to stop Butcher from his crime spree.

Quick Summary

WordGirl and Captain Huggy Face have their hands full when the Butcher starts his crime spree, stealing all kinds of food-related items and causing chaos around the city. This is a fun early reader that captures the silly, action-packed spirit of the WordGirl TV show, with short chapters that are perfect for kids just starting to read on their own. Kids who already love WordGirl will be thrilled to see their favorite characters in book form, and the simple word choices make it accessible for beginning readers without feeling babyish. There's plenty of humor in the absurdity of a villain obsessed with meat-related puns and food heists. A quick, satisfying adventure that works well for read-alouds or solo reading sessions, and if your kid likes this, there are lots more WordGirl early readers to dive into.