Jake Drake, Class Clown
Aladdin 2002
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- humor
- friendship
- choices and consequences
- self-control
- identity
- school life
- empathy
- personal growth
About this book
Jake loves getting laughs at school, but being the class clown starts to cause real problems. When his jokes backfire, he has to figure out how to be funny without disrupting learning or hurting feelings. With Andrew Clements’s trademark school realism and humor, this short chapter book speaks to kids who like to make people smile. It’s a great pick for young readers growing in confidence and learning about choices and consequences.
Setting: contemporary elementary school classroom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Jake Drake, Class Clown right for my child?
Yes — Jake Drake, Class Clown is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.8, 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 humor, friendship, choices and consequences.
How long does it take to read Jake Drake, Class Clown?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Jake Drake, Class Clown takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 11,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Jake Drake, Class Clown have an AR quiz?
Yes — Jake Drake, Class Clown 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 Jake Drake, Class Clown?
Jake Drake, Class Clown has an AR reading level of 3.8, 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.