Sid and the Slimeballs cover

Sid and the Slimeballs

Author: Cummings, Phil

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.9
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 2322
Points per Word 0.000215
Page Count 40
Points per Page 0.0125
Series Zapper Books

Description

Sidney Peck is teased, bullied, and laughed at by Mitch Stanley and his mates. Then the Slimeballs come to perform at Sidney's school and Sidney becomes an overnight sensation! Discover Sid's secret to success.

Quick Summary

Kids crave stories where the overlooked character gets a chance to shine, and this book delivers an unexpected moment of glory that feels both surprising and earned. They'll cheer as Sid transforms from teased kid to school legend, laughing at the goofy Slimeballs while rooting for the ultimate underdog revenge. If your kid loves the humor and heart of "Diary of a Surf Freak a Surf Freak Wimpy Kid," they'll adore this similarly relatable tale about an unlikely hero. Perfect for kids in grades 1-3 ready for short chapter books with big laughs and even bigger hearts.