No Place for Monsters
by Kory Merritt
HarperCollins 2020
Easy read — content targets 4th–8th grade
Reading level 3.8 (3rd grade) but themes aimed at ages 9–14
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Genre
Themes
- Facing fears
- Friendship and teamwork
- Memory and identity
- Courage under pressure
- Hidden dangers beneath the ordinary
- Community and belonging
- Good vs. evil
- Resilience
About this book
In the seemingly perfect suburb of Cowslip Grove, children start vanishing—and everyone forgets they ever existed. When classmates Levi and Kat realize they can still remember the missing kids, they team up to face the shadowy forces behind the disappearances, journeying into a sinister hidden world to rescue their friends and keep their town—and themselves—from being erased.
Setting: Present-day Cowslip Grove, a meticulously tidy suburban town with a dark, hidden realm lurking beneath and behind it
Frequently Asked Questions
Is No Place for Monsters right for my child?
It depends — here's what to consider for No Place for Monsters. The reading level is AR 3.8, which is typical for 3rd grade. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8), meaning the themes and content are designed for ages 9–14 (4th–8th grade). Themes include Facing fears, Friendship and teamwork, Memory and identity.
How long does it take to read No Place for Monsters?
At a typical 3rd grade reading pace, No Place for Monsters takes around 3.3h to finish. The book has 27,000 words. Slower or faster readers may vary significantly.
Does No Place for Monsters have an AR quiz?
Yes — No Place for Monsters has an AR quiz available, worth 3 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 No Place for Monsters?
No Place for Monsters has an AR reading level of 3.8, which places it at a 3rd grade reading difficulty. The interest level is rated Middle Grades (4–8) — 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.