Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here
A Short Story from Guys Read: Funny Business
by Kate DiCamillo, Jon Scieszka
Harper Collins 2011
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- humor
- perseverance
- communication
- respect and boundaries
- school life
- creativity
- finding your voice
- role models
About this book
Joe has to write to a real author for a school assignment, but the one he picks isn’t exactly excited to answer his questions. What follows is a funny back-and-forth that shows how tricky—and rewarding—communicating with adults can be. Jon Scieszka and Kate DiCamillo team up for a sharp, witty short story that celebrates perseverance and finding your voice. Perfect for middle graders who like humor, quick reads, and stories told through letters and messages.
Setting: contemporary U.S. school life, told through letters and messages
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here right for my child?
Yes — Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.3, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include humor, perseverance, communication.
How long does it take to read Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here takes around 25m to finish. The book has 3,700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here have an AR quiz?
Yes — Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here 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 Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here?
Guys Read: Your Question for Author Here has an AR reading level of 4.3, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.