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Dead End in Norvelt
by Jack Gantos · Grade 4 · AR 5.7
Dead End in Norvelt
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Jack Gantos
8 curated questions
In the historic town of Norvelt, Pennsylvania, young Jack Gantos is grounded for the entire summer. His only reprieve is helping his elderly neighbor, Miss Volker, write obituaries for the town's original residents. As the old women of Norvelt begin dying at an alarming rate, Jack finds himself in the middle of a murder mystery involving history, Hells Angels, and his own family's quirks.
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Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos is recommended for grades 3-5 readers with an AR level of 5.7. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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