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Who's a Pest?

by Crosby Bonsall

HarperTrophy 1920

Great fit for 1st grade

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

1st grade English
64
Pages
0.5
AR Points
6m
Read time
AR Quiz Available
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Genre

Realistic Fiction

Themes

  • family
  • sibling rivalry
  • self-identity
  • empathy
  • friendship
  • humor
  • perseverance

About this book

A small boy keeps getting called a pest, but he’s sure everyone has him all wrong. Through simple, funny episodes, he tries to prove he can help and be a good friend. Short, repetitive text and playful illustrations make this a confidence-building choice for brand-new readers. Perfect for kids who enjoy humorous stories about feelings, family, and figuring things out.

Setting: a neighborhood and home, present day

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Who's a Pest? right for my child?

Yes — Who's a Pest? is a great fit for 1st grade. The reading level is AR 1.3, which is typical for 1st 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 family, sibling rivalry, self-identity.

How long does it take to read Who's a Pest??

At a typical 1st grade reading pace, Who's a Pest? takes around 6m to finish. The book has 450 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.

Does Who's a Pest? have an AR quiz?

Yes — Who's a Pest? 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 Who's a Pest??

Who's a Pest? has an AR reading level of 1.3, which places it at a 1st 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.