How Angel Peterson Got His Name
And Other Outrageous Tales about Extreme Sports
by Gary Paulsen
Perfection Learning 2004
Great fit for 5th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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About this book
Author Gary Paulsen relates tales from his youth in a small town in northwestern Minnesota in the late 1940s and early 1950s, such as skiing behind a souped-up car and imitating daredevil Evel Knievel.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is How Angel Peterson Got His Name right for my child?
Yes — How Angel Peterson Got His Name is a great fit for 5th grade. The reading level is AR 5.4, which is typical for 5th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade).
How long does it take to read How Angel Peterson Got His Name?
At a typical 5th grade reading pace, How Angel Peterson Got His Name takes around 1.9h to finish. The book has 18,409 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does How Angel Peterson Got His Name have an AR quiz?
Yes — How Angel Peterson Got His Name has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 How Angel Peterson Got His Name?
How Angel Peterson Got His Name has an AR reading level of 5.4, which places it at a 5th 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.