Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School)
Tandem Library 1990
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- self-improvement
- perseverance
- friendship
- school life
- responsibility
- self-acceptance
- humor
About this book
Emily Arrow heads back to Ms. Rooney’s class determined to be neater, braver, and kinder than ever. But keeping all those promises is harder than she expects as everyday school challenges—and a few mix-ups—get in the way. With humor and heart, Emily learns that trying your best matters more than being perfect. A friendly early chapter book for young readers who enjoy school stories and relatable characters.
Setting: a contemporary suburban elementary school, Ms. Rooney’s third-grade classroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) right for my child?
Yes — Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.9, which is typical for 2nd 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 self-improvement, perseverance, friendship.
How long does it take to read Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School)?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) takes around 1.0h to finish. The book has 7,400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) 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 Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School)?
Emily Arrow Promises to Do Better This Year (Kids of the Polk Street School) has an AR reading level of 2.9, which places it at a 2nd 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.