Felix's Independence Day
Felix feels sad and disappointed on July 4th when everyone else seems to be having fun
About this book
Felix's Independence Day is an advanced readers book for children ages 9 to 11. Felix feels sad and disappointed on July 4th when everyone else seems to be having fun. Read the story to find out how Felix ends up spending the Independence Day.
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 | Meagan J. Meehan |
| Ages | 9 to 11 years |
| Grade | Grade 4 |
| Reading level | Level 4, Advanced Readers |
| Length | 18 pages, 1945 words, 15 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz, Find the Right Image 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 Felix's Independence Day with your child
Felix's Independence Day is a story about the story. 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
- What was the most surprising thing in this book?
- How did this book make you feel, and why?
- What would you ask the author about Felix's Independence Day?
Inside the book
In Felix's Independence Day, readers find the story. Felix feels sad and disappointed on July 4th when everyone else seems to be having fun. The book is written for young readers, with clear words and pictures that help the story along.
Children gain a feel for the story 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: “The sun shined mercilessly through the window, baking the tiny apartment that Felix and his grandmother shared in heat until the dwelling felt more like a sauna than a home.”
Words to learn in this book
- altitudes: The height of an object starting at sea level or ground level.
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
Ages 9 to 11 years, at Grade 4 and Level 4 (Advanced 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, Find the Right Image activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
18 pages, 1945 words, 15 minutes
Does this book have a quiz or activity?
Yes. It has a comprehension quiz and the Find the Right Image activity. Quizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app.
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