Johnny Hangtime cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.1
Points 5.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 32618
Points per Word 0.000153
Page Count 144
Points per Page 0.034722

Description

Jumping off the Empire State Building, fighting on the wing of a biplane, and parachuting onto the back of a horse are all in a day's work for thirteen-year-old Johnny Thyme, known in the movie business as Johnny Hangtime.

Quick Summary

Johnny Hangtime stars a thirteen-year-old Hollywood stunt kid who performs death-defying acts on screen while uncovering real-life danger behind the movie magic. Kids will devour the high-flying stunts like jumping off buildings and fighting on airplane wings, all while cheering for a kid hero who's both brave and relatable. If your kid loves the action-packed humor of Dan Gutman's "The Genius Files" or the underdog spirit of "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde a Wimpy Kid: Diper Överlöde Wimpy Kid," they'll be hooked on this stunt-filled adventure. This book is a perfect match for kids in grades 4 through 7 who crave thrilling stories with heart.