Soup's hoop
Delacorte Press 1990
Great fit for 4th grade
Reading level and content both target 4th–8th grade · ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- humor and mischief
- teamwork and sportsmanship
- small-town life
- growing up
- resourcefulness
- consequences and responsibility
About this book
Best friends Rob and Soup are up to their usual mischief when a new basketball hoop puts their small Vermont town into hoops fever. Soup’s big ideas and fearless stunts lead to laugh-out-loud scrapes at school and around the neighborhood, while Rob does his best to keep up and stay out of trouble. Short, funny chapters and down-to-earth voices make this a fast, engaging read. Perfect for readers who enjoy humorous tales of friendship and everyday adventures.
Setting: rural Vermont, 1930s
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Soup's hoop right for my child?
Yes — Soup's hoop is a great fit for 4th grade. The reading level is AR 4.3, 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, humor and mischief, teamwork and sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Soup's hoop?
At a typical 4th grade reading pace, Soup's hoop takes around 2.5h to finish. The book has 23,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Soup's hoop have an AR quiz?
Yes — Soup's hoop has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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's hoop?
Soup's hoop has an AR reading level of 4.3, 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.