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Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake)

by Andrew Clements

Aladdin 2007

★★★★★

Great fit for 3rd grade

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

3rd grade English
96
Pages
1
AR Points
1.4h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Realistic Fiction

Themes

  • school life
  • friendship
  • fairness
  • identity
  • responsibility
  • peer pressure
  • empathy

About this book

Jake Drake is determined to have a great year—until he realizes his new teacher seems to like him a little too much. Suddenly classmates are whispering, and Jake worries he’s becoming the teacher’s pet. With humor and heart, Jake navigates classroom dynamics and learns what it really means to be responsible and fair. A quick, relatable read perfect for kids moving into longer chapter books.

Setting: a suburban elementary school classroom in the present day

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) right for my child?

Yes — Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.7, 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 school life, friendship, fairness.

How long does it take to read Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake)?

At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 11,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) have an AR quiz?

Yes — Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) 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, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake)?

Jake Drake, Teacher's Pet (Jake Drake) has an AR reading level of 3.7, 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.