For this list we're doing something different. Besides having books BY Roald Dahl that are at the 3rd Grade reading level, we are also including books ABOUT the famous author.
Please note that we've put the biographies at the bottom of this post. Also note that we've included the Spanish editions, and that in one case, the Spanish version is at the 3rd Grade level while the English version is at the 4th Grade level.
Please note that we've put the biographies at the bottom of this post. Also note that we've included the Spanish editions, and that in one case, the Spanish version is at the 3rd Grade level while the English version is at the 4th Grade level.
The Magic Finger
To the Gregg family hunting is just plain fun. To the girl who lives next door to them it's just plain terrible. She tries to be polite. She tries to talk them out of it, but the Greggs go too far and the little girl turns her Magic Finger on them.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 3,724
Page Count: 64
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9268
Lexile: 450L
Dedo Magico (Magic Finger in Spanish!)
Word Count: 3,724
Accelerated Reading level: 3.1 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 9268
Lexile: 510L
¡Qué asco de bichos! y El cocodrilo enorme
La primera parte del libro dedica divertidos poemas a distintos animales que pueden resultar terroríficos, o muy molestos. La segunda parte, es un cuento sobre un enorme cocodrilo que idea diversas formas para atrapar a tiernos e ingenuos niños.
Word Count: 2870
Accelerated Reading level: 3.7 / points: 0.5
AR Quiz: 34220 SP
The Enormous Crocodile
The Enormous Crocodile is a horrid greedy grumptious brute who loves to guzzle up little boys and girls. But the other animals have had enough of his cunning tricks, so they scheme to get the better of this foul fiend, once and for all!
Word Count: 2,871
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 4.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 23330
Lexile: 410L
Books ABOUT Roald Dahl
Roald Dahlby Charlotte Guillain
This book discusses Roald Dahl's life, inspiration, and most famous books.
Word Count: 434
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 3.0 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 148034
Roald Dahl: A Life Of Imaginationby Jennifer Boothroyd
Brief biography that profiles the life and work of children's author Roald Dahl.
Word Count: 627
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reading level: 3.2 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 119039
Lexile: 570L
