Book Uncle and Me cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.8
Points 2.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 15940
Points per Word 0.000125
Page Count 149
Points per Page 0.013423

Description

Every day, Yasmin borrows a book from Book Uncle, a retired teacher who has set up a free lending library. When the mayor tries to shut down the rickety bookstand, Yasmin rallies her community.

Quick Summary

A determined second-grader takes on the entire town government to save her beloved free library in this empowering story about one kid proving you are never too small to make a big difference. Kids will cheer as Yasmin gathers her neighbors, writes letters, and discovers that the power of books and community can overcome even grumpy mayors with bulldozers. If your kid loves "We the Kids" or books about kids changing their world like "The One and Only Ivan," this read-aloud perfect for classroom sharing delivers that same feel-good spirit. Ideal for kids ages 6 to 9 in grades 1 through 3.