Million Dollar Goal
by Dan Gutman
Hyperion 2003
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- family
- perseverance
- underdogs
- teamwork
- confidence
- sportsmanship
- humor
- following your dreams
About this book
When hockey-obsessed siblings enter their tough-as-nails grandmother in a promotion at an NHL game, she gets a once-in-a-lifetime chance to take a center-ice shot worth a million dollars. Training with the kids turns into a hilarious, high-energy mission filled with rink time, family banter, and big-time nerves. Dan Gutman keeps the pace fast and funny, with plenty of hockey details and heart. Great for sports fans and reluctant readers who like underdog stories and laugh-out-loud moments.
Setting: Montreal, Quebec; ice rinks and an NHL arena in the present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Million Dollar Goal right for my child?
Yes — Million Dollar Goal is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.3, 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 family, perseverance, underdogs.
How long does it take to read Million Dollar Goal?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Million Dollar Goal takes around 3.3h to finish. The book has 30,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Million Dollar Goal have an AR quiz?
Yes — Million Dollar Goal 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 Million Dollar Goal?
Million Dollar Goal has an AR reading level of 4.3, 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.