Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race
by Jeff Brown, Kate Egan
HarperCollins 2025
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- coding and technology
- problem-solving
- perseverance
- responsibility
- sportsmanship
- creativity
About this book
Flat Stanley and his best friend, Marco, team up for Classroom 2E’s great robot race, learning the basics of coding as they build and test their own Zoombot. Stanley likes to follow the rules, while Marco pushes for bold ideas, so the friends must balance creativity with responsibility. Along the way they practice problem-solving, perseverance, and good sportsmanship. Short chapters, school humor, and a fun STEM challenge make this a welcoming read for early chapter book fans.
Setting: a present-day elementary school classroom (Classroom 2E) during a robot race challenge
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race right for my child?
Yes — Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.4, 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 friendship, teamwork, coding and technology.
How long does it take to read Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 8,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race have an AR quiz?
Yes — Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race 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 Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race?
Flat Stanley's Adventures in Classroom 2E #4: The Great Robot Race has an AR reading level of 3.4, 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.