McBroom the Rainmaker
Perfection Learning Prebound 1985
Challenging read for K–3rd grade
Reading level 4.6 (4th grade) is above the ages 5–9 interest range
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Genre
Themes
- tall tales and exaggeration
- family teamwork
- resourcefulness
- honesty vs. trickery
- frontier farm life
- perseverance
- community
- weather and nature
About this book
When a hard drought hits McBroom’s famously fertile one-acre farm, a boastful rainmaker rolls into town with big promises and bigger talk. McBroom and his lively brood of children put tall-tale claims to the test, leading to laugh-out-loud scrapes on the Iowa prairie. Packed with playful language and exaggerated humor, this short chapter book is a fun read-aloud for families and an engaging pick for developing readers. Kids enjoy the fast pace, the zany twists, and McBroom’s can-do spirit.
Setting: a one-acre farm on the Iowa prairie, late 1800s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is McBroom the Rainmaker right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for McBroom the Rainmaker. The reading level is AR 4.6, which is typical for 4th 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 tall tales and exaggeration, family teamwork, resourcefulness.
How long does it take to read McBroom the Rainmaker?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, McBroom the Rainmaker takes around 40m to finish. The book has 6,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does McBroom the Rainmaker have an AR quiz?
Yes — McBroom the Rainmaker 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 McBroom the Rainmaker?
McBroom the Rainmaker has an AR reading level of 4.6, which places it at a 4th 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.