Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
4.7
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
41781
Points per Word
0.000144
Page Count
239
Points per Page
0.025105
Description
The book follows Eric Thrashmettle, the former lead singer and guitarist of the famous rock band Death Eric, who believes a raven cursed him with bad luck after an incident at the Chickenstock Festival. Now retired from music, he struggles with embarrassing behavior that frustrates his two children, Lou and Buddy, as the family's financial situation deteriorates. The story is set in a contemporary middle-grade world where Eric must face the consequences of his past decisions.