Rich Mitch
by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
Morrow 1986
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- ambition
- entrepreneurship
- friendship
- honesty
- family relationships
- values and money
- choices and consequences
- self-acceptance
About this book
Mitch dreams of being rich and launches a string of money-making schemes to make it happen. His plans are funny and bold, but they start to tangle his friendships and test what he values most. With Sharmat’s light touch and humor, this realistic story asks what being “rich” really means. Great for middle-grade readers who enjoy clever plans, everyday problems, and heartwarming laughs.
Setting: a suburban American town in the 1980s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rich Mitch right for my child?
Yes — Rich Mitch is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.3, 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 ambition, entrepreneurship, friendship.
How long does it take to read Rich Mitch?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Rich Mitch takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 22,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Rich Mitch have an AR quiz?
Yes — Rich Mitch has an AR quiz available, worth 2 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 Rich Mitch?
Rich Mitch has an AR reading level of 4.3, 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.