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Super Fly Guy

by Tedd Arnold

Scholastic 2006

★★★★★

Great fit for 1st grade

Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9

1st grade English
32
Pages
0.5
AR Points
6m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Humorous Fiction

Themes

  • friendship
  • school life
  • humor
  • rules and consequences
  • problem-solving
  • pets and animals

About this book

Buzz’s pet fly, Fly Guy, tags along to school and quickly becomes the center of attention—especially in the lunchroom! Short chapters, goofy humor, and expressive cartoon art make this an inviting pick for new readers. Kids love the silly wordplay and Fly Guy’s larger-than-life personality. A great choice for emerging readers who enjoy laugh-out-loud school stories.

Setting: an elementary school classroom and cafeteria

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Super Fly Guy right for my child?

Yes — Super Fly Guy 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 friendship, school life, humor.

How long does it take to read Super Fly Guy?

At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Super Fly Guy takes around 6m to finish. The book has 460 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Super Fly Guy have an AR quiz?

Yes — Super Fly Guy 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 Super Fly Guy?

Super Fly Guy 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.