Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.4
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
576
Points per Word
0.000868
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Series
Jamaica
Description
When her older brother refuses to let her tag along with him, Jamaica goes off by herself and allows a younger child to play with her.
Quick Summary
Jamaica proves that being a bigger kid means looking out for the smaller ones in this heartwarming story about sibling dynamics and unexpected friendships. Kids will root for Jamaica as she turns the disappointment of being left out into a chance to become a hero for a younger child who needs a friend. If your child enjoys "The Recess Queen" or "Each Kindness," they'll love seeing Jamaica find her place in the playground hierarchy. This 576-word Level 2.4 reader is perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are building confidence with independent reading.