Clayton Does The Unthinkable
Clayton is a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome who is bullied at school
About this book
Clayton Does The Unthinkable is an intermediate readers book for children ages 7 to 11. Clayton is a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome who is bullied at school. In this story, he finally starts to learn how to stand up for himself in positive ways.
Book details
| Book type | Audio 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. |
|---|---|
| Author | Lydia Light |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 10 pages, 1245 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education, Story Time, Friendship |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Listen with a natural human voice, no word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read Clayton Does The Unthinkable with your child
Stories like Clayton Does The Unthinkable work best when they are shared. Read it aloud, let your child follow the words, and stop to talk about the characters and what they do. The Character Education setting gives you plenty to discuss. Ask your child what they would do in the same situation. It is a simple way to turn reading time into conversation time, and to help your child think about the story.
Talk about it together
- Can you retell this book in your own words?
- What was your favourite part of Clayton Does The Unthinkable?
- What did you learn about Character Education?
Inside the book
In Clayton Does The Unthinkable, readers find Character Education. Clayton is a young boy with Asperger's Syndrome who is bullied at school. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for Character Education 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: “I stuffed a pancake in my mouth and grabbed my backpack.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 7 to 11 years, at Grade 3 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 Comprehension quiz, Yes or No activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
10 pages, 1245 words, 8 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Yes or No activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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