The House on Maple Street
by Bonnie Pryor
Harper Collins 1992
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- change over time
- local history
- family and home
- discovery and curiosity
- community
- connection to the past
- nature and settlement
- archaeology
About this book
Two sisters at 107 Maple Street find an old arrowhead and a broken china cup, sending their imaginations back through time. Page by page, the same spot transforms—from forest to farmland to trolley line to modern neighborhood—showing how people and places change over hundreds of years. Gentle text and detailed illustrations invite young readers to notice clues from the past and wonder about the stories beneath their feet. It’s a warm, accessible introduction to local history that curious kids and families love exploring together.
Setting: the same house lot on an American Maple Street, from pre-colonial times to the present day
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The House on Maple Street right for my child?
Yes — The House on Maple Street 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 change over time, local history, family and home.
How long does it take to read The House on Maple Street?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, The House on Maple Street takes around 7m to finish. The book has 1,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does The House on Maple Street have an AR quiz?
Yes — The House on Maple Street 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 The House on Maple Street?
The House on Maple Street 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.