Make Like a Tree and Leave cover

Make Like a Tree and Leave

Author: Danziger, Paula

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.5
Points 3.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 22711
Points per Word 0.000132
Page Count 117
Points per Page 0.025641

Description

Sixth-grader Matthew gets into trouble at home and at school, spars with his older sister, and helps save an elderly friend's property from the hands of a developer.

Quick Summary

In this hilarious middle school story, a sixth-grader accidentally starts a chain of events that has him dodging grounded punishment while stumbling into a real-life mystery. Kids will devour the relatable sibling showdowns, the laugh-out-loud moments of watching Matthew try to dig himself out of his own mess, And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda satisfying twist of a kid actually outsmarting a shady developer. If your kid loves the humor and heart of Diary of a Taekwondo Master a Taekwondo Master Wimpy Kid or the underdog spirit in Wonder, they'll be totally hooked. Perfect for kids ages 9-12 in grades 4-7.