Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
3.1
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
3004
Points per Word
0.000166
Description
Luke visits his grandfather every day after school to help care for his pigeons. When his grandfather becomes ill and must be admitted to the hospital, Luke faces unexpected challenges and must mature quickly. The story explores themes of love, loss, and dealing with death through the eyes of a young protagonist. This book is intended for readers around ages 8-9 in Year 4.