Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.1
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
7253
Points per Word
0.000138
Page Count
72
Points per Page
0.013889
Series
Bog Hollow Boys
Description
When Bubba is bit, some blame it on Nellie Tibbits's pet snake. Nellie is the Northern new girl in this Southern town, who recently joined up with the Bog Hollow Boys and must deal with poisonous attitudes.
Quick Summary
A snake bite sparks a mystery in a small Southern town where a Northern girl must prove her unusual pet is not the culprit. Kids will love the blend of small-town gossip, humor, and a determined heroine who teams up with the Bog Hollow Boys to clear her snake's name while navigating clashing cultures. If your kid loves the mystery and humor of "The Terrible Two" or "Escape This Book! Bill Doyle," they'll be hooked on this quick, witty tale. Perfect for kids in grades 4-6 who enjoy short, fast-paced reads with humor and heart.