Miss Mary is scary!
by Dan Gutman
HarperCollins Publishers Limited 2010
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
- not judging by appearances
- teamwork
- problem-solving
- pranks
- community
About this book
A.J. and the kids at Ella Mentry School meet Miss Mary, a grown-up who seems a little too intense—and maybe even scary! Through A.J.’s laugh-out-loud narration, the class tries to figure out what Miss Mary is really up to. Packed with goofy jokes, school hijinks, and familiar classmates, this fast-paced chapter book is perfect for newer readers. Fans of silly school stories will race through the chapters and ask for the next one.
Setting: Ella Mentry School, present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Miss Mary is scary! right for my child?
Yes — Miss Mary is scary! is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.3, 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 Mary is scary!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Miss Mary is scary! takes around 1.2h to finish. The book has 10,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Miss Mary is scary! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Miss Mary is scary! 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 Mary is scary!?
Miss Mary is scary! has an AR reading level of 3.3, 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.