Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.6
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
526
Points per Word
0.000951
Page Count
36
Points per Page
0.013889
Description
Michael is a young student who loves collecting interesting words, from small words like "vast" to big words like "smitherines." When he discovers a new word that his friend tells him is inappropriate, Michael decides to try using it at school anyway. The story explores the consequences of using language that isn't appropriate for certain settings.