Miss Lazar is bizarre!
by Dan Gutman
Epsilon Yaynlar 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
- humor
- friendship
- mischief
- problem-solving
- rules and rebellion
About this book
A.J. and his friends at Ella Mentry School meet Ms. Lazar, a grown-up whose wild ideas and over-the-top antics make every school day unpredictable and hilarious. Through silly situations and kid-perfect jokes, A.J. tries to figure out what Ms. Lazar is really up to. Short chapters, lots of humor, and cartoonish hijinks keep new readers turning pages. Great for kids who like goofy school stories and fast, funny reads.
Setting: Ella Mentry School (elementary school), present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miss Lazar is bizarre! right for my child?
Yes — Miss Lazar is bizarre! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, 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, humor, friendship.
How long does it take to read Miss Lazar is bizarre!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Miss Lazar is bizarre! takes around 1.1h to finish. The book has 8,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Miss Lazar is bizarre! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Miss Lazar is bizarre! 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 Lazar is bizarre!?
Miss Lazar is bizarre! has an AR reading level of 3.6, 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.