A Book, Too, Can Be a Star
The Story of Madeleine L'Engle and the Making of A Wrinkle in Time
by Charlotte Jones Voiklis, Jennifer Adams
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) 2022
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.6 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- imagination
- curiosity
- perseverance
- creativity
- identity and purpose
- love of reading
- inspiration
- wonder
About this book
This picture book biography follows Madeleine L’Engle from a star-gazing childhood to the persistence and imagination that led to writing A Wrinkle in Time. It celebrates asking big questions, loving books, and finding your voice as a writer. With luminous illustrations and lyrical text, it invites young readers to wonder about their place in the universe. Perfect for curious kids and fans of author stories, it encourages creativity and resilience.
Setting: Madeleine L’Engle’s childhood and writing life in the mid-20th century, from city apartments to quiet countryside, under starry skies
Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Book, Too, Can Be a Star right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for A Book, Too, Can Be a Star. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 5–9 (K–3rd grade). Themes include imagination, curiosity, perseverance.
How long does it take to read A Book, Too, Can Be a Star?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, A Book, Too, Can Be a Star takes around 7m to finish. The book has 1,100 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does A Book, Too, Can Be a Star have an AR quiz?
Yes — A Book, Too, Can Be a Star has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 points. Your child will need to take and pass the quiz through their school's Accelerated Reader program to earn credit. The quiz is typically 5–20 multiple choice questions about plot, characters, and setting.
What grade level is A Book, Too, Can Be a Star?
A Book, Too, Can Be a Star has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Lower Grades (K–3) — this reflects the age-appropriateness of the content and themes, not just the reading difficulty. A strong younger reader may handle the words fine while the themes are aimed at an older audience, or vice versa.