Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28
Penguin 2009
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
Themes include environmental stewardship
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Genre
Themes
- problem-solving
- honesty
- responsibility
- teamwork
- environmental stewardship
- community
- school life
About this book
Cam Jansen’s class is collecting cans and bottles to help their school go green, but the nickels they’ve earned suddenly disappear. With her famous photographic memory, Cam clicks into action to track down clues around the school. Short chapters, lively illustrations, and a familiar school setting make this an inviting mystery for new chapter-book readers. Kids enjoy the fast-paced puzzle and Cam’s clever problem-solving.
Setting: contemporary elementary school during a recycling drive
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 right for my child?
Yes — Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.3, which is typical for 3rd 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 problem-solving, honesty, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 takes around 56m to finish. The book has 7,600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 have an AR quiz?
Yes — Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28?
Cam Jansen: The Green School Mystery #28 has an AR reading level of 3.3, which places it at a 3rd 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.