Tell a lie and your butt will grow
Grosset & Dunlap 2002
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- honesty
- consequences of lying
- responsibility
- friendship
- problem-solving
- humor
- magic and curses
About this book
Zack learns the hard way that telling fibs can have hilariously weird consequences—every lie makes his butt grow! As the strange curse complicates life at school and at home, he has to figure out how to fix the problem and face the truth. Short chapters, fast pacing, and lots of goofy humor make this a hit with emerging readers. Perfect for kids who enjoy silly, slightly spooky adventures with a good-natured lesson about honesty.
Setting: modern-day New York City; home and school
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tell a lie and your butt will grow right for my child?
Yes — Tell a lie and your butt will grow is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.6, 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 honesty, consequences of lying, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Tell a lie and your butt will grow?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Tell a lie and your butt will grow takes around 52m to finish. The book has 7,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Tell a lie and your butt will grow have an AR quiz?
Yes — Tell a lie and your butt will grow has an AR quiz available, worth 1 point. 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 Tell a lie and your butt will grow?
Tell a lie and your butt will grow has an AR reading level of 3.6, 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.