The Monster in the Mattress and Other Stories cover

The Monster in the Mattress and Other Stories

Author: de Anda, Diane

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.7
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 7839
Points per Word 0.000128
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book presents six stories of children and their families facing everyday mysteries.

Quick Summary

With six short stories centered around everyday mysteries, this book is perfect for kids who love a little puzzle-solving with their reading. The title story about a monster in the mattress sets a playfully spooky tone, but don't worry it's more silly than scary, and the other tales cover things like missing items and strange household sounds that kids will find totally relatable. At just under 8,000 words, it's a quick read that works great for reluctant readers or anyone who wants a complete story in one sitting. Parents will appreciate that the focus is on imagination, family, and clever problem-solving rather than anything heavy or inappropriate. If your kid enjoys short story collections like those by Judy Blume, they'll probably devour this one too.