Karen's Roller Skates cover

Karen's Roller Skates

Author: Farina, Katy

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 2.4
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 4871
Points per Word 0.000205
Page Count 125
Points per Page 0.008

Description

Karen, Kristy's little stepsister, receives new roller skates and demonstrates her skating skills while attempting to learn new tricks. During her practice, Karen falls and breaks her wrist, requiring a trip to the hospital. Determined to make the most of her injury, she sets out to get everyone she knows, as well as a famous person, to sign her cast.

Quick Summary

Karen's Roller Skates captures that relatable middle-school moment when a clumsy attempt to show off becomes an unexpected opportunity to shine. Kids will crack up at how Karen turns her broken wrist into a clever social win by getting every classmate and teacher to sign her cast, turning her misfortune into a moment of fame. If your kid likes the humorous school stories in the Ivy + Bean series, they'll devour this quick, relatable adventure. Perfect for kids in grades 3-5 (ages 8-11) who want a fast, funny read at a 2.4 reading level.