Home Alone cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 855
Points per Word 0.000585
Page Count 44
Points per Page 0.011364

Description

Based on the story by John Hughes, this adaptation of the classic Christmas film follows a little boy who is accidentally left home alone for Christmas and must protect his house from burglars. Also adapted by Rick Chillot and Blair Thornburgh.

Quick Summary

Imagine being home alone on Christmas with two sneaky burglars trying to break in, and you have all the tricks up your sleeve to stop them. Kids will giggle at Kevin's hilarious booby traps, cheer for the underdog, and feel that warm glow of holiday heroism in every page. If your kid loves funny, illustrated early readers like "The Bad Seed" or "Captain Underpants," they'll be totally hooked. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders reading at a 2nd to 3rd grade level who want a quick, satisfying read.