Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3)
by Jason June
Scholastic Inc. 2021
Great fit for 3rd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- friendship
- teamwork
- responsibility
- problem-solving
- consequences of magic
- empathy
- creativity
About this book
Lucky the mermicorn loves using magic to help friends, and this time Echo the dolphin needs a team for a big island scavenger hunt. A new shell that can duplicate anything seems like the perfect fix—until too many copies make waves all over Mermicorn Island. Lucky and the Fin-tastic Four must find a clever way to undo the chaos before Echo gets blamed. Playful humor, ocean sparkle, and gentle lessons about responsibility make this a fun pick for early chapter book readers.
Setting: Mermicorn Island, an underwater ocean world
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) right for my child?
Yes — Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) is a great fit for 3rd grade. The reading level is AR 3.7, 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 friendship, teamwork, responsibility.
How long does it take to read Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3)?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) takes around 1.3h to finish. The book has 10,800 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) have an AR quiz?
Yes — Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) 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 Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3)?
Too Many Dolphins! (Mermicorn Island #3) has an AR reading level of 3.7, 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.