Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.7
Points
6.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
41392
Points per Word
0.000145
Page Count
228
Points per Page
0.026316
Description
During his summer in Maine, Homer, together with his new friend, Roger, is determined to find the truth about himself, his long-dead father, and a mysterious man.
Quick Summary
A summer in Maine becomes a mind-blowing detective story when Homer and his new friend Roger start digging into family secrets that nobody ever wanted to talk about. Kids will root for these two friends as they piece together clues about a mysterious man who might hold the key to Homer's past. If your kid loves mystery with heart like "The Westing Game" or "Hello, Universe," they'll be turning pages fast. This AR 3.7 read with 6.0 points is perfect for fourth through seventh graders who enjoy solving puzzles alongside characters they can trust.