Evie and Pog: Take Off!
2020
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- pets
- creativity
- problem-solving
- school life
- kindness
- community
- humor
About this book
Best friends Evie (a lively six-year-old) and Pog (a very proper pug) live in a treehouse and dive into three short, funny adventures—puppy school, a school play, and a cake stall. Simple sentences, lots of illustrations, and playful humor make this an inviting first chapter book for new readers. Kids will enjoy the gentle chaos, quirky details, and the warm friendship between girl and dog. Perfect for fans of cheerful, high-energy stories with bite-sized chapters.
Setting: a cozy suburban neighborhood and school, mostly in a high treehouse
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evie and Pog: Take Off! right for my child?
Yes — Evie and Pog: Take Off! is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, 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 friendship, pets, creativity.
How long does it take to read Evie and Pog: Take Off!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Evie and Pog: Take Off! takes around 58m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Evie and Pog: Take Off! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Evie and Pog: Take Off! 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 Evie and Pog: Take Off!?
Evie and Pog: Take Off! has an AR reading level of 2.8, 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.