Soup for President
Knopf Books for Young Readers 1978
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- leadership and integrity
- community
- mischief and pranks
- elections and democracy
- responsibility
- problem-solving
- growing up
About this book
Best friends Rob and Soup throw themselves into the excitement of a school election, turning their small Vermont town into campaign central. Posters, speeches, and a flurry of pranks test their creativity—and their sense of fairness. With quick, funny chapters and lots of heart, the story explores what leadership really means without giving away the outcome. A great pick for readers who enjoy humor, friendship, and bite-size adventures.
Setting: small-town Vermont, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soup for President right for my child?
Yes — Soup for President 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 friendship, leadership and integrity, community.
How long does it take to read Soup for President?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Soup for President takes around 2.0h to finish. The book has 18,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Soup for President have an AR quiz?
Yes — Soup for President 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 Soup for President?
Soup for President 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.