A Mile from Ellington Station cover

A Mile from Ellington Station

Author: Egan, Tim

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level 4.0
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 1291
Points per Word 0.000387
Page Count 32
Points per Page 0.015625

Description

In the story, Preston the bear becomes jealous of his neighbor Marley, a highly talented dog. In response, Preston spreads a rumor that Marley is a sorcerer. The book is set near Ellington Station and appears to deal with themes of jealousy and reputation.

Quick Summary

When Preston starts a wild rumor that Marley is a sorcerer, the whole school goes into a frenzy of suspicion and excitement. Kids will root for Marley as they watch the funny, messy drama unfold and see how quickly gossip can spiral out of control in the hallway. If your kid likes early chapter books like "Cam Jansen" or "Nate the Great" that mix mystery with school life, they'll devour this one in one sitting. Perfect for kindergarten through third graders who are ready for short, punchy stories with big personalities and relatable school drama.