Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
1.7
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
262
Points per Word
0.001908
Description
Sam is doing a fun run from the port to the fort. He starts off well but feels puffed so goes across a cornfield and tears his shorts on rose thorns.
Quick Summary
In "Port to Fort" by Paul George, Sam starts a fun run from the port to the fort but must cut through a cornfield when he gets puffed, where he tears his shorts on rose thorns. The story explores themes of perseverance, problem-solving, and dealing with mishaps during physical activities. If your kid likes "The Magic Finger" by Roald Dahl, they'll enjoy this tale of everyday challenges going unexpectedly wrong. With an AR Level of 1.7 and 262 words, this book is perfect for children in kindergarten through third grade who are beginning readers.