Kristy's Great Idea
2010
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- entrepreneurship
- responsibility
- teamwork
- leadership
- family
- problem-solving
- growing up
About this book
When seventh-grader Kristy Thomas has a brainstorm to start a baby-sitting club with her friends, they discover that running a real business takes creativity, responsibility, and teamwork. From crank calls to energetic toddlers and tricky pet-sitting, each job brings new challenges and laughs. Readers will enjoy the close-knit friendships and everyday drama as the girls learn to organize, communicate, and lead. Perfect for middle-grade readers who like realistic stories about friends figuring things out together.
Setting: Stoneybrook, a suburban town in Connecticut, contemporary/1980s school year
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kristy's Great Idea right for my child?
Yes — Kristy's Great Idea is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include friendship, entrepreneurship, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Kristy's Great Idea?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Kristy's Great Idea takes around 3.1h to finish. The book has 28,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Kristy's Great Idea have an AR quiz?
Yes — Kristy's Great Idea has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Kristy's Great Idea?
Kristy's Great Idea has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th 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.