Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Yearling 1999
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
- logic and deduction
- friendship
- perseverance
- responsibility
- humor
- independence
- travel and culture
About this book
Nate the Great tackles his first international case when his quirky friend Rosamond loses something somewhere in Scandinavia—and she won’t even say what it is. From home, Nate uses logic, clues, and a lot of phone calls to unravel the mystery before Rosamond drags the King of Sweden into it. With short chapters, humor, and friendly illustrations, this early chapter book is perfect for new readers ready for longer stories. Kids enjoy the clever deductions, the offbeat characters, and Nate’s calm, can-do detective style.
Setting: Nate’s neighborhood and Scandinavia (primarily Sweden), present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden right for my child?
Yes — Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.8, 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, logic and deduction, friendship.
How long does it take to read Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden takes around 20m to finish. The book has 2,400 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden have an AR quiz?
Yes — Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden 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 Saves the King of Sweden?
Nate the Great Saves the King of Sweden has an AR reading level of 2.8, 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.