Ella takes the cake
by Carmela D'Amico
Arthur A. Levine Books 2005
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- responsibility
- helping others
- honesty
- perseverance
- self-confidence
- friendship
- community
- problem-solving
About this book
Ella is eager to help at the local bakery and volunteers for a very important job: delivering a beautiful cake. Along the way she learns that being responsible means planning ahead and keeping your cool when things get tricky. Gentle humor, warm illustrations, and a lovable heroine make this a sweet read for young listeners and new readers. Perfect for kids who enjoy stories about helping out, doing your best, and community life.
Setting: Elephant Island, a friendly seaside town and its neighborhood bakery
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ella takes the cake right for my child?
Yes — Ella takes the cake is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 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 responsibility, helping others, honesty.
How long does it take to read Ella takes the cake?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Ella takes the cake takes around 7m to finish. The book has 900 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ella takes the cake have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ella takes the cake 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 Ella takes the cake?
Ella takes the cake has an AR reading level of 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.