Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
2.3
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
238
Points per Word
0.002101
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In "Why a Disguise?" a young boy uses various disguises to avoid unpleasant situations like school bullies and his mother's lima beans. The book shows different ways the boy assumes new identities throughout the story. It explores the theme that despite changing appearances, it's important to remain true to oneself.