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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
by Virginia Lee Burton · Grade 2 · AR 2.3
Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Virginia Lee Burton
8 curated questions
Mike Mulligan and his beloved steam shovel, Mary Anne, are the best at digging. But when new, faster diesel shovels come along, they are out of work. Mike gets one last chance to prove Mary Anne's worth by digging the cellar for the new Popperville Town Hall in just one day. They succeed, but Mike forgets to leave a way out of the deep hole. A clever little boy comes up with a brilliant idea for Mary Anne and Mike to stay useful in their new home.
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Mike Mulligan and His Steam Shovel by Virginia Lee Burton is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 2.3. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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