Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids
by Dan Greenburg, Jack E Davis
Penguin USA, Inc. 2000
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- humor
- friendship
- problem-solving
- ancient Egypt
- the supernatural
- bravery
- school life
- curiosity
About this book
Zack stumbles into an Egyptian-sized problem when a bossy ancient queen seems to be calling the shots—and a whole lot of ants are doing the building! This fast, funny chapter book mixes school life with spooky-cool history and bug-filled mayhem. Short chapters, lots of illustrations, and plenty of laughs make it a great pick for developing readers. Kids who enjoy silly mysteries and light scares will have a blast following Zack’s latest adventure.
Setting: contemporary New York City; school and museum exhibits with an ancient Egypt twist
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids right for my child?
Yes — Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.5, 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 humor, friendship, problem-solving.
How long does it take to read Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids takes around 53m to finish. The book has 7,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids have an AR quiz?
Yes — Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids 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 Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids?
Evil Queen Tut and the great ant pyramids has an AR reading level of 3.5, 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.