Nate the Great and the hungry book club
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat, Mitchell Sharmat
Delacorte Books for Young Readers 2009
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- problem-solving
- friendship
- love of reading
- community
- responsibility
- perseverance
- humor
- pets
About this book
When a new book club turns out to be very hungry, kid detective Nate the Great and his loyal dog Sludge must figure out what’s going wrong. With odd clues, quirky suspects, and plenty of pancake power, Nate follows the trail to keep the club on track. Short chapters, lots of humor, and familiar friends make this an inviting mystery for new readers. Perfect for kids who like solving puzzles and stories about books and reading.
Setting: a suburban neighborhood and local book club, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nate the Great and the hungry book club right for my child?
Yes — Nate the Great and the hungry book club is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.7, which is typical for 2nd 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 problem-solving, friendship, love of reading.
How long does it take to read Nate the Great and the hungry book club?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Nate the Great and the hungry book club takes around 20m to finish. The book has 2,400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Nate the Great and the hungry book club have an AR quiz?
Yes — Nate the Great and the hungry book club has an AR quiz available, worth 0.5 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 Nate the Great and the hungry book club?
Nate the Great and the hungry book club has an AR reading level of 2.7, which places it at a 2nd 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.