That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon
Henry Holt 2002
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- adventure
- resilience
- cause and effect
- optimism vs. pessimism
- family outings
- nature and the outdoors
- problem-solving
About this book
A family trip to the Grand Canyon turns into a rollicking chain of mishaps and lucky breaks as a child’s adventure flips from "That’s good!" to "No, that’s bad!" and back again. Rapids, mules, and desert critters keep the action lively while playful repetition invites kids to join in. Young readers get a light taste of the canyon’s wonders alongside big laughs. Perfect for read-alouds, it’s a humorous adventure with a happy, resilient spirit.
Setting: Grand Canyon National Park, present day
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon right for my child?
Yes — That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.5, 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 adventure, resilience, cause and effect.
How long does it take to read That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon takes around 6m to finish. The book has 750 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon have an AR quiz?
Yes — That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon 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 That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon?
That's good! that's bad! in the Grand Canyon has an AR reading level of 2.5, 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.