Facing the Hunchback of Notre Dame cover

Facing the Hunchback of Notre Dame

Author: Samson, L.L.

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.4
Points 6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 38160
Points per Word 0.000157
Page Count 143
Points per Page 0.041958

Description

When Quasimodo from Victor Hugo's The Hunchback of Notre Dame appears fully alive and completely bewildered in their attic, twin twelve-year-old readers Ophelia and Linus must search for a way to help him return home. The twins use their love of reading to navigate this mysterious situation. The story takes place in the twins' home and explores their attempt to send the fictional character back to his proper place in literature.

Quick Summary

Quasimodo from the classic tale suddenly appears in a modern attic, and it's up to twin readers Ophelia and Linus to figure out how to send him home in this clever story that blends history with mystery. Readers will root for the book-loving twins as they race against time, solving riddles and meeting surprising characters while learning about courage and friendship. If your kid loves Magic Tree House or the Weird School series, they'll be swept away by this time-bending adventure. This perfect pick for ages 9-12 in grades 4-8 delivers an AR Level 5.4 adventure that keeps pages turning.