Penelope March Is Melting cover

Penelope March Is Melting

Author: Ruby, Jeffrey Michael

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 8.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 51201
Points per Word 0.000156
Page Count 312
Points per Page 0.025641

Description

Twelve-year-old Penelope is a bookworm who lives on an iceberg. When her iceberg home starts to melt, she becomes an unlikely hero and must save it from a sinister force. The book is written for middle grade readers at a 5.1 reading level.

Quick Summary

An iceberg home meets detective story in this quirky tale where twelve-year-old bookworm Penelope must figure out who's behind the mysterious melting threatening her icy world. Kids will root for this unlikely hero as she uses her smarts and stubborn determination to uncover a sinister plot while navigating friendships and the heartbreaking reality of losing her home. If your kid loves the mystery and humor of Holes by Louis Sachar, they'll devour this frozen adventure. Perfect for fourth through sixth graders who enjoy clever problem-solvers with big hearts.