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Sweet tooth

by Margie Palatini

Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers 2004

★★★★★

Great fit for 3rd grade

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

3rd grade English
0.5
AR Points
10m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Humorous Fiction

Themes

  • self-control
  • temptation
  • healthy choices
  • personal responsibility
  • humor
  • consequences
  • standing up for yourself

About this book

A boy with an out-of-control "sweet tooth" finds that his sugary cravings have a mind of their own. The louder his tooth demands candy, the more trouble he gets into at home and school. With humor and determination, he learns how to take charge and make smarter choices. Kids love the zany illustrations, playful wordplay, and laugh-out-loud situations.

Setting: contemporary home and school

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sweet tooth right for my child?

Yes — Sweet tooth is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.1, which is typical for 3rd 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 self-control, temptation, healthy choices.

How long does it take to read Sweet tooth?

At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Sweet tooth takes around 10m to finish. The book has 1,300 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Sweet tooth have an AR quiz?

Yes — Sweet tooth 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 Sweet tooth?

Sweet tooth has an AR reading level of 3.1, which places it at a 3rd 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.