Stuart's Cape

by Sara Pennypacker Illustrated by Martin Matje

Stuart's got problems. It's raining. He's bored. And worst of all, he's new in town, so he's got a lot to worry about. But what does a kid like Stuart need in order to have an adventure...and to stop worrying? A cape, of course!

Sara Pennypacker's story captures the daily dilemmas that every child must face. Her words are perfectly complimented by illustrator Martin Matje's combination of weirdness and wit.

Ages: 8, 9, 10
Interest Level: Grades 3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.1
Lexile Measure: 300L
DRA: 20
Guided Reading: L
Publisher: Scholastic Inc.
Book Type: Early Chapter Book
Number of Pages: 64
Genre: Comedy and Humor

About the Author and Illustrator

Sara Pennypacker Sara Pennypacker is the author of Clementine, The Talented Clementine, and Clementine's Letter, illustrated by Marla Frazee; Stuart's Cape and Stuart Goes to School, both illustrated by Martin Matje; and Sparrow Girl, illustrated by Yoko Tanaka.

Martin Matje