Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!
by Dan Gutman
HarperCollins 2008
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- school life
- holidays
- humor
- teamwork
- friendship
- self-expression
- community
- performing arts
About this book
It’s holiday time at A.J.’s school, and the new pageant planner, Miss Holly, is way too cheerful for his liking! With over-the-top ideas, silly songs, and lots of seasonal chaos, A.J. and his friends find themselves in the middle of the jolliest school spectacle ever. Packed with goofy jokes, kid-perfect wordplay, and cartoonish mishaps, this fast, funny chapter book is great for new independent readers. Fans of school stories and holiday humor will giggle all the way through.
Setting: an elementary school during the winter holidays
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! right for my child?
Yes — Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.2, 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, holidays, humor.
How long does it take to read Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! takes around 1.2h to finish. The book has 10,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! 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 Miss Holly Is Too Jolly!?
Miss Holly Is Too Jolly! has an AR reading level of 3.2, 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.