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School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)

by Kate McMullan

Turtleback Books 2012

Great fit for 4th grade

Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14

4th grade English
182
Pages
5
AR Points
4.1h
Read time
AR Quiz Available

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Genre

Humorous Fiction

Themes

  • school life
  • friendship
  • fitting in
  • responsibility
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving
  • community
  • perseverance

About this book

Welcome to Harvey N. Trouble Elementary, where an ordinary school day turns into a string of hilarious misadventures. Short, snappy chapters follow students, teachers, the nurse, the librarian, and more as they navigate cafeteria catastrophes, classroom chaos, and hallway hijinks. With tons of wordplay and larger-than-life school personalities, this humorous read captures the ups and downs of elementary life. Perfect for kids who like fast-paced, funny stories about school.

Setting: a contemporary American elementary school

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) right for my child?

Yes — School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.4, 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 school life, friendship, fitting in.

How long does it take to read School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)?

At a typical 4th grade reading pace, School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) takes around 4.1h to finish. The book has 37,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) have an AR quiz?

Yes — School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) has an AR quiz available, worth 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 School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition)?

School! Adventures At The Harvey N. Trouble Elementary School (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) has an AR reading level of 4.4, 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.