Awful Ogre's Awful Day
Scholastic 2000
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.7 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- humor
- monsters
- daily routines
- self-confidence
- imagination
- wordplay
- silly gross-out humor
About this book
From wake-up to bedtime, a boisterous ogre revels in his wonderfully awful routines in rollicking, rhyming poems. Jack Prelutsky’s playful language and Paul O. Zelinsky’s lavish paintings turn everyday moments into monstrously funny adventures. It’s a laugh-out-loud read-aloud with rich vocabulary that invites kids to savor sounds and silly details. Perfect for young readers who enjoy monsters, poetry, and a touch of icky humor—without anything too scary.
Setting: a whimsical fantasy countryside and ogre’s lair over the course of one day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Awful Ogre's Awful Day right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for Awful Ogre's Awful Day. The reading level is AR 4.7, 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 humor, monsters, daily routines.
How long does it take to read Awful Ogre's Awful Day?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Awful Ogre's Awful Day takes around 6m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Awful Ogre's Awful Day have an AR quiz?
Yes — Awful Ogre's Awful Day 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 Awful Ogre's Awful Day?
Awful Ogre's Awful Day has an AR reading level of 4.7, 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.