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The War of Jenkins' Ear

Author: Morpurgo, Michael

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.0
Points 7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 45375
Points per Word 0.000154
Page Count 171
Points per Page 0.040936

Description

The main character is Toby Jenkins, a student at boarding school. His life becomes more bearable when he befriends a new boy who claims to be Jesus. The story explores the friendship between these two boys as they navigate conflicts that arise between the boarding school students and the local boys from town.

Quick Summary

Toby Jenkins' life at boarding school takes an unforgettable turn when the mysterious new kid arrives, claiming to be the Son of God. Kids will love the way this strange claim sparks both hilarious rumors across the school and genuine friendship as Toby stands by his unusual buddy while tensions flare with rival town boys. If your kid loves the schoolyard friendships and mysteries in Wonder or the wild teacher-student dynamics in Roald Dahl classics, they'll be hooked. This book is perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-8 who enjoy stories about loyalty, identity, and finding your tribe.