Roasted peanuts
by Tim Egan
Houghton Mifflin 2006
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- sportsmanship
- perseverance
- teamwork
- loyalty
- coping with disappointment
- self-confidence
About this book
Two best friends dream of being on the baseball team, but when only one makes the roster, the other finds a different way to be part of the game. With humor and heart, the story shows how kids can handle disappointment and still cheer on the people they care about. Simple text and warm illustrations make it a great pick for early readers and young sports fans. It’s a gentle tale about friendship, teamwork, and finding your place.
Setting: a community baseball field and stadium, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Roasted peanuts right for my child?
Yes — Roasted peanuts 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 friendship, sportsmanship, perseverance.
How long does it take to read Roasted peanuts?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Roasted peanuts takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Roasted peanuts have an AR quiz?
Yes — Roasted peanuts 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 Roasted peanuts?
Roasted peanuts 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.