Spike It, Mo!
Penguin 2022
Great fit for 1st grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- teamwork
- perseverance
- sportsmanship
- self-confidence
- trying new things
- family support
- fair play
About this book
Mo spends a day at the beach with his family and discovers a new sport when friends invite him to try volleyball. With simple text and lively action, readers see Mo learn the basic rules—serve, set, and spike—and practice working with his team. Perfect for emerging readers, this story celebrates trying something new, sticking with it, and having fun together. Kids who love sports and quick, confidence-building reads will cheer for Mo.
Setting: a sunny beach volleyball court
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Spike It, Mo! right for my child?
Yes — Spike It, Mo! is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.7, which is typical for 1st 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 teamwork, perseverance, sportsmanship.
How long does it take to read Spike It, Mo!?
At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Spike It, Mo! takes around 6m to finish. The book has 500 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Spike It, Mo! have an AR quiz?
Yes — Spike It, Mo! 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 Spike It, Mo!?
Spike It, Mo! has an AR reading level of 1.7, which places it at a 1st 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.