Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Lower Grades (LG K-3)
Book Level
0.7
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
159
Points per Word
0.003145
Page Count
32
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
In "Recess Mess" by Grace Maccarone, first-grade students go out to play at recess. The story follows Sam, who learns to spell during recess time. The book is written at a reading level of 0.7 and is intended for children in grades K-3.
Quick Summary
Sam discovers that spelling can be a game changer during the best part of the school day. Kids will root for Sam as they see their own school experiences reflected in the playground scenes and the satisfying "aha" moment of learning to read words. If your kid loves "Pete the Cat" or other beginning readers about school life, they'll devour this one. Perfect for kindergarten through second graders just starting to read on their own.