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The Malted Falcon
by Bruce Hale · Grade 3 · AR 3.8
The Malted Falcon
Reading Comprehension Questions
by Bruce Hale
7 curated questions
In 'The Malted Falcon,' fourth-grade gecko detective Chet Gecko and his mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired, solve two separate mysteries at Emerson Hicky Elementary School, where all the students and staff are anthropomorphic animals. First, they uncover a cheating ring operating in Mr. Ratnose's classroom. Then, they embark on a delicious quest to track down a stolen winning ticket for a magnificent, ultra-rich chocolate dessert known as the Malted Falcon, which is described as 'tall, dark, and chocolatey – the stuff dreams are made of.' The book is filled with wisecracking humor, abundant puns, and a noir detective style adapted for young readers.
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The Malted Falcon by Bruce Hale is recommended for grades K-1 readers with an AR level of 3.8. It's an excellent choice for building reading comprehension skills at this level.
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