Eek! Stories to make you shriek
Grosset & Dunlap 1992
Great fit for 2nd grade
Reading level and content both target K–3rd grade · ages 5–9
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Genre
Themes
- facing fears
- humor
- imagination
- friendship
- bravery
- ghosts and monsters
About this book
A trio of funny, lightly spooky tales designed for new readers, this collection delivers shivers with a smile. Jane O’Connor keeps the scares gentle and the surprises silly, making it a great pick for kids who like spooky themes but don’t want nightmares. Short chapters, repeated vocabulary, and plenty of humor help build reading confidence. Perfect for grades 1–3 who enjoy a little boo with lots of giggles.
Setting: various everyday places with a spooky twist
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Eek! Stories to make you shriek right for my child?
Yes — Eek! Stories to make you shriek is a great fit for 2nd grade. The reading level is AR 2.9, which is typical for 2nd 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 facing fears, humor, imagination.
How long does it take to read Eek! Stories to make you shriek?
At a typical 2nd grade reading pace, Eek! Stories to make you shriek takes around 13m to finish. The book has 1,600 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does Eek! Stories to make you shriek have an AR quiz?
Yes — Eek! Stories to make you shriek 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 Eek! Stories to make you shriek?
Eek! Stories to make you shriek has an AR reading level of 2.9, which places it at a 2nd 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.