Snoring Beauty
by Bruce Hale
Harcourt 2008
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- humor and wordplay
- fractured fairy tale
- problem-solving
- teamwork
- expectations vs. reality
- perseverance
About this book
Snoring Beauty is a playful, laugh-out-loud twist on the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. A royal snore sets off a string of silly attempts to break the noisy curse, with plenty of puns and wordplay along the way. Perfect for read-aloud time, it delights young listeners with humor while keeping the classic fairy-tale feel. Great for early elementary readers who enjoy fractured fairy tales and lively, cartoon-style art.
Setting: a whimsical fairy-tale kingdom
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Snoring Beauty right for my child?
Yes — Snoring Beauty is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.4, which is typical for 3rd 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 humor and wordplay, fractured fairy tale, problem-solving.
How long does it take to read Snoring Beauty?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Snoring Beauty takes around 9m to finish. The book has 1,200 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Snoring Beauty have an AR quiz?
Yes — Snoring Beauty 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 Snoring Beauty?
Snoring Beauty has an AR reading level of 3.4, which places it at a 3rd 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.