Reggie & the Real-Life Book Hero

Reggie & the Real-Life Book Hero is a joyful three-part reading comprehension resource featuring Reggie Brown, the spirited 4th grade star of the middle-grade titleYou're Too Much, Reggie Brown. Inspired by real-life book access advocate Araba Maze, this fictionalized mini-story series brings literacy to life with warmth and humor.

Summary

When Reggie Brown spots a brightly painted book bus rolling through her West Baltimore neighborhood, her imagination kicks into overdrive—and a brand-new mission is born. What begins as a summer daydream quickly turns into an unforgettable real-life encounter with a librarian unlike any she’s met before. From the spark of curiosity to the thrill of meeting the Book Lady and discovering her own storytelling spark, Reggie’s love of books takes center stage in this joyful three-part adventure.

Full of heart, humor, and Reggie’s signature “too-muchness,” Reggie & the Real-Life Book Hero is a celebration of reading, dreaming big, and discovering that heroes come in all forms—especially the ones who share stories,

Perfect for upper elementary learners, this printable bundle includes:

• 3 engaging story passages
• A vocabulary-rich crossword puzzle (Part 1: A Dream on Wheels)
• A fun sentence match puzzle (Part 2: Real-Life Bookerhero)
• A reflective reading comprehension & writing activity (Part 3: Future Book Boss)
• 2 bonus jumbo activities: Story Sequence & Word Search

This resource supports:

⭐️ Story structure

⭐️ Sequencing

⭐️ Reading comprehension

⭐️ Vocabulary building

⭐️ Self-expression and goal setting

Use it in the classroom, library, afterschool, or at home for an inspiring dive into reading joy and book-based dreaming.