The Squire at Twilight
A blends story about a young squire on watch.
About this book
Quinton is a young squire with big dreams of knighthood. One quiet evening at twilight, he stands watch at the castle gate, caring for a secret in his vest. This book uses one- and two-syllable words with initial blends tw, thr, qu, and squ. A castle tale for ages 5 to 9.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 26 pages, 1000 words, 10 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read The Squire at Twilight with your child
This is a second-grade decodable, so it reads like a real chapter book, with longer sentences and a mystery at the gate. Blends like tw, thr, qu, and squ appear in nearly every line, which gives your child strong practice inside a story with courage and quick thinking. Pause when the late wagon rolls up and ask what feels wrong. Quinton's watch makes a great bedtime read.
Talk about it together
- What is Quinton's job at the castle?
- What does Quinton keep secret in his vest?
- Which tw, thr, qu, and squ words can you find?
Inside the book
At twilight, the castle grows quiet and young squire Quinton takes his watch at the gate. He dreams of becoming a brave knight, and he carries a small secret close as he looks out over the kingdom. Then a wagon rolls up the road, late, and Quinton must think fast.
Children practice initial blends tw, thr, qu, and squ in one- and two-syllable words, with blends, digraphs, and first- and second-grade sight words. The castle setting feels grown up, and the mystery keeps readers turning pages.
From the book: “Quinton liked to be on watch.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years. It is a Level 2 Easy Readers book, made for readers who are ready for longer stories and new patterns.
Is the book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. This edition has no quiz or activity.
How long is the book?
Twenty-six pages, 1000 words, about 10 minutes of reading time.
What sound does this book practice?
Initial blends tw, thr, qu, and squ, in one- and two-syllable words like twilight, throne, queen, and squire, plus first- and second-grade sight words.
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