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I'm Game!

by Nancy E. Krulik

Grosset & Dunlap 2009

Great fit for 3rd grade

Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9

3rd grade English
80
Pages
1
AR Points
56m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Fantasy

Themes

  • friendship
  • sportsmanship
  • teamwork
  • empathy
  • responsibility
  • problem-solving
  • school life
  • fairness

About this book

Katie is excited for a big school game event—until the magic wind whooshes in and swaps her into someone else right when teamwork matters most. Now she has to think fast, play fair, and help her classmates keep their cool. With short, funny chapters and a dash of magic, this story is perfect for newly independent readers. Kids enjoy the humor, school setting, and the idea of stepping into someone else’s shoes.

Setting: a contemporary suburban elementary school

Frequently Asked Questions

Is I'm Game! right for my child?

Yes — I'm Game! 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, sportsmanship, teamwork.

How long does it take to read I'm Game!?

At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, I'm Game! takes around 56m to finish. The book has 7,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does I'm Game! have an AR quiz?

Yes — I'm Game! 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 I'm Game!?

I'm Game! 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.