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The Wild Field Trip

Author: Ruiz, Rachel

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 2.8
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1475
Points per Word 0.000339
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.010417

Description

When Harry's class visits the zoo, his newest superhero gadget misfires and unintentionally launches a monkey over the fence, freeing it from its enclosure. Now the monkey is loose among the zoo grounds, and Harry must use his inventive mind to round it up before the trip ends. The story mixes humor with a lesson about responsibility as Harry tries to fix his mistake and get everyone back on the bus.

Quick Summary

When Harry's class heads to the zoo, his latest superhero invention accidentally launches a mischievous monkey over the fence, turning a routine field trip into a hilarious chase to get the animal back before the day ends. It's a short, fast-moving story with bright, goofy humor that feels like a cartoon episode, perfect for kids who enjoy silly inventions and classroom mishaps. Young readers will love spotting the tiny lessons about teamwork and responsibility hidden in the chaos, and parents will be happy there's nothing scary just a bit of frantic fun and a happy ending. If your child likes the zany problem-solving of "Fly Guy" or the school-field-trip vibes of "Magic School Bus," they'll likely be drawn to this one. With an AR level of 2.8 and a quick 1,475-word count, it's an ideal choice for early readers looking for a laugh.