Some Good News
Perfection Learning 2001
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- family
- community
- kindness
- creativity
- optimism
- entrepreneurship
- problem-solving
About this book
Three cousins—Lily, Rosie, and Tess—are spending a year with their Aunt Lucy on cozy Cobble Street. Wanting to spread cheer, they dream up a way to share only happy happenings with their neighbors. Short chapters, warm illustrations, and gentle humor make this a welcoming bridge from easy readers to chapter books. Perfect for grades 2–3, it celebrates kindness, creativity, and community.
Setting: a friendly small-town neighborhood on Cobble Street, contemporary
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Some Good News right for my child?
Yes — Some Good News is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.5, 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 friendship, family, community.
How long does it take to read Some Good News?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Some Good News takes around 30m to finish. The book has 4,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Some Good News have an AR quiz?
Yes — Some Good News 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 Some Good News?
Some Good News has an AR reading level of 3.5, 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.