Outrageously Alice
Simon and Schuster 2012
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- self-discovery
- friendship
- peer pressure
- identity
- family relationships
- confidence and self-expression
- fitting in
- embarrassment and humor
About this book
Alice McKinley heads into eighth grade determined to reinvent herself from "plain" to bold and creative. Her new, outrageous choices bring laughs, cringe-worthy moments, and tough lessons as she juggles friends, family, and first crushes. With honesty and humor, Alice discovers that being true to yourself can be the most daring move of all. A great pick for middle schoolers who like realistic, funny stories about figuring out who they are.
Setting: suburban Maryland, contemporary middle school
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Outrageously Alice right for my child?
Yes — Outrageously Alice is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.7, which is typical for 4th grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include self-discovery, friendship, peer pressure.
How long does it take to read Outrageously Alice?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Outrageously Alice takes around 5.1h to finish. The book has 46,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Outrageously Alice have an AR quiz?
Yes — Outrageously Alice has an AR quiz available, worth 6 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 Outrageously Alice?
Outrageously Alice has an AR reading level of 4.7, which places it at a 4th grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.