Special delivery!
by Steven Banks
Scholastic Inc. 2008
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- responsibility
- perseverance
- problem-solving
- helping others
- teamwork
- humor
About this book
SpongeBob has a very important package to deliver, but getting it across Bikini Bottom isn’t as easy as it sounds. With silly mishaps, sea-creature detours, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments, SpongeBob stays determined to finish the job. Simple sentences, bright art, and familiar characters make this a fun pick for emerging readers. Perfect for fans of SpongeBob who are ready for longer read-alouds or early independent reading.
Setting: Bikini Bottom, an undersea town
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Special delivery! right for my child?
Yes — Special delivery! is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.4, which is typical for 2nd 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, responsibility, perseverance.
How long does it take to read Special delivery!?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Special delivery! takes around 6m to finish. The book has 700 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Special delivery! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Special delivery! 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 Special delivery!?
Special delivery! has an AR reading level of 2.4, which places it at a 2nd 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.