Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!
by Dan Gutman
HarperCollins Publishers Limited 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
- rules and responsibility
- teamwork
- problem-solving
About this book
A.J. and his friends are sure school would be perfect—if only the grown‑ups weren’t so weird! When the super‑strict Ms. Krup is in charge, the class hatches goofy plans and gets into laugh‑out‑loud trouble trying to survive another day at Ella Mentry School. Short chapters, big laughs, and plenty of school silliness make this an easy, confidence‑building read. Perfect for kids who like fast, funny stories with cartoonish humor.
Setting: a contemporary elementary school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! right for my child?
Yes — Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! 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 Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! takes around 1.4h to finish. The book has 11,500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! 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 Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up!?
Ms. Krup Cracks Me Up! 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.