Bill and Pete Go down the Nile cover

Bill and Pete Go down the Nile

Author: De Paola, Tomie

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 3.5
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 865
Points per Word 0.000578
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

Little William Everett Crocodile and his friend Pete take a class trip to a Cairo museum where they learn about Egyptian history and encounter a jewel thief.

Quick Summary

Little William Everett Crocodile (Bill) and his friend Pete go on a class trip to a Cairo museum where they learn about Egyptian history and stumble upon a jewel thief in the process. The story combines humor, friendship, and a mystery element as the two friends navigate the museum and encounter danger while learning about mummies, pharaohs, and ancient artifacts. If your child enjoys the "Nate the Great" mystery series with its gentle puzzle-solving and likable characters, they'll love following Bill and Pete through this Egyptian adventure. This book is ideal for kindergarten through third graders at a 3.5 reading level who want a short, educational story with a suspenseful plot.