Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
3.2
Points
0.5
Fiction/Nonfiction
Fiction
Word Count
1176
Points per Word
0.000425
Page Count
28
Points per Page
0.017857
Series
Sound Out
Description
Walt accuses a boy of stealing a wind chime from his store. Once the boy is apprehended, Walt finds out the boy hid the wind chime so no one else could buy it.
Quick Summary
In The Missing Chime, a small-town shop owner jumps to a shocking accusation that will keep readers on their toes until the heartwarming truth emerges. Kids will devour this quick read because the story flips their expectations upside down and proves that things aren't always what they seem. If your kid loves the surprising endings and quick pacing of books like Sideways Stories from Wayside School, they'll be hooked on this tale. Perfect for kids ages 8-12 in grades 4-6, this 1,176-word chapter book delivers big heart in a tiny package.