Shifting Shelves cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 3.1
Points 0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 849
Points per Word 0.000589
Page Count 37
Points per Page 0.013514

Description

Shifting Shelves follows a young page named Turnus who becomes trapped in a maze of constantly moving bookshelves created by an evil wizard who once hoarded the library's treasures. The Librarian must navigate this ever-shifting labyrinth to rescue Turnus, who is stuck to a glowing red book that holds a curse. Together they must break the curse and find a way back to the library before the shelves shift again.

Quick Summary

Imagine a library where the shelves slide, rotate, and rearrange themselves like a living puzzle, trapping a young Page in a maze of books. Kids will dive into the clever chase, cheering as the resourceful Librarian deciphers shifting stacks and outsmarts the mischievous shelves, while snappy dialogue and quirky characters keep the pages turning. If your kid likes the fast-paced humor of "The Bad Guys" or the puzzle-filled wonder of "The Phantom Tollbooth", they will absolutely love this tiny, thrilling tale. With an AR level of 3.1 and just 849 words, the story is perfect for middle-grade readers ages 9-12 or kids in grades 3-6 who enjoy quick, mind-bending reads.