43 pages 1 hour read

Jerry Spinelli

Fourth Grade Rats

Fiction | Novel | Middle Grade | Published in 1992

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Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli receives acclaim for its engaging writing and relatable exploration of peer pressure and growing up. Readers appreciate the humor and memorable characters but occasional criticism arises about predictability and simplicity. Overall, it's well-suited for young readers navigating similar experiences.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Fourth Grade Rats?

Readers who enjoy Fourth Grade Rats by Jerry Spinelli are typically upper elementary students who appreciate humorous and relatable stories about everyday school life. Fans of Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney and Judy Moody by Megan McDonald would similarly enjoy Spinelli's light-hearted yet meaningful exploration of growing up.

Recommended

Reading Age

8-12years

Lexile Level

340L

Book Details

Genre
Coming of Age / Bildungsroman
Children's Literature
Education
Themes
Life/Time: Childhood & Youth
Relationships: Friendship
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Topics
Education