Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.9
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
7954
Points per Word
0.000126
Page Count
90
Points per Page
0.011111
Series
Animal Antics (Scholastic)
Description
Pongo the polar bear can't swim and is too frightened to try, so when he finds himself stranded on an ice floe drifting out to sea, he's in big trouble.
Quick Summary
In this heartwarming tale, a scared little polar bear named Pongo must face his biggest fear when he's carried away on a drifting ice floe. Kids will root for Pongo as he gathers courage, meets helpful friends along The Way to Treasure Island, and discovers that trying new things can lead to amazing discoveries. If your kid likes gentle animal adventures like "Frog and Toad" or "Owen" by Kevin Henkes, they'll completely fall for Pongo's brave journey. This book is perfect for kids ages 5 to 7 in kindergarten through second grade who are ready for a short chapter book with big emotions.