Level 3 Fiction – The Scratch
Mia makes a small choice that leads to a lasting mark. As she faces what cannot be undone, she begins to reflect on responsibility and impact.
Written for readers around ages 9 to 10, this story uses richer vocabulary, longer sentences, and implied meaning to support fluency, inference, and deeper thinking. The age range is flexible.
The guide helps you notice how reading is going. It is not there to test or correct.