Hot day on Abbott Avenue
by Karen English
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company 2019
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- forgiveness
- conflict resolution
- community
- empathy
- pride and stubbornness
- summer
- play
About this book
Two best friends on Abbott Avenue aren’t speaking after a disagreement, and a sweltering summer day makes tempers feel even hotter. As the neighborhood buzzes with jump rope, chalk games, and icy treats, each girl wonders who will make the first move. With expressive, vibrant art and spare, lively text, this story gently models how kids work through conflict. Perfect for primary grades and social-emotional learning, it celebrates friendship, forgiveness, and the pull of community play.
Setting: an urban neighborhood block on a hot summer day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hot day on Abbott Avenue right for my child?
Yes — Hot day on Abbott Avenue 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, forgiveness, conflict resolution.
How long does it take to read Hot day on Abbott Avenue?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Hot day on Abbott Avenue takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Hot day on Abbott Avenue have an AR quiz?
Yes — Hot day on Abbott Avenue 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 Hot day on Abbott Avenue?
Hot day on Abbott Avenue 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.