Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)
by Maggie Stiefvater, Jackson Pearce
Scholastic Inc. 2015
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- empathy for animals
- responsibility
- problem-solving
- courage
- belonging
- teamwork
- curiosity
About this book
Pip Bartlett can talk to magical creatures—unicorns, griffins, and all kinds of oddball beasties—even if talking to people is a bit trickier. After a mishap at school, she spends the summer at her aunt’s clinic for magical creatures, where everyday problems turn into hilarious adventures. With field-guide notes and funny illustrations, this fast, friendly fantasy is perfect for readers who love animals and laugh-out-loud humor. Kids enjoy the imaginative worldbuilding, relatable heroine, and the way teamwork and creativity save the day.
Setting: a contemporary small town and the Cloverton Clinic for Magical Creatures
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) right for my child?
Yes — Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.8, 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 friendship, empathy for animals, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) takes around 3.0h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) has an AR quiz available, worth 4 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 Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1)?
Pip Bartlett's Guide to Magical Creatures (Pip Bartlett #1) has an AR reading level of 4.8, 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.