Cover of the book The Barter Girl

The Barter Girl

This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers

About this book

The Barter Girl is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers the magic of fostering connections and spreading joy in her vibrant village through bartering and how she comes to be known as the Barter Girl.

Book details

Book typeAudio Book – Narrated in a natural human voice, without word highlighting. For children who already know how to read and do not need to track each word.
AuthorSippi S.
Ages7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years
GradeGrade 4
Reading levelLevel 3, Intermediate Readers
Length10 pages, 1075 words, 11 minutes
CategoriesStory Time, Financial Literacy
Interactive featuresYes or No activity
LanguageEnglish

Where you can read this book

Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Yes or No activity in the Reading and Math app.

Get the Reading and Math App

Read Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.

Get the Read Along App

Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.

Why read The Barter Girl with your child

The Barter Girl is a story about Financial Literacy. Reading it together gives your child a chance to enjoy the story and talk about what happens. Pause at the interesting parts and ask what your child thinks will happen next. The story is a good way to build vocabulary and a love of reading, one page at a time, and it gives you something to talk about long after the last page.

Talk about it together

Inside the book

In The Barter Girl, readers find Financial Literacy. This is a heartwarming tale of a curious young girl who discovers the magic of fostering connections and spreading joy in her vibrant village through bartering and how she comes to be known as the Barter Girl. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.

Children gain a feel for Financial Literacy and new words to talk about it. Read it together, pause at the interesting parts, and ask your child what they think. It is a good book to share, and to come back to again.

From the book: “Once upon a time, in a vibrant village nestled amidst rolling hills, there lived a curious and imaginative 6-year-old girl named Carter.”

Frequently asked questions

What ages is this book for?

Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 3 (Intermediate Readers).

Is the book narrated?

Yes. It is an audio book, so a natural human voice tells the story. There is no word highlighting.

Which apps carry this book?

Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Yes or No activity is a Reading and Math app feature.

How long is the book?

10 pages, 1075 words, 11 minutes

Does this book have a quiz or activity?

Yes. It has the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.

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