On Maple Street, the bakery’s big clock starts running backwards, confusing everyone. The Puzzle Patrol climbs up to investigate. Zoe checks the clock hands. Marco draws the gears. Kiki notices walnuts, and Waffles accidentally lies on one. A cheeky squirrel has been hiding snacks inside the clock, jamming the gears. The friends free the walnut, the clock ticks forward, and Mr. Aldo thanks them
This is a Level 7 book on Beach Island: 13-page stories where the past tense begins to appear. It is a book to read together; audio narration is not included at the moment. In the app your child can read it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
Included in Class Readers Premium. Selected books are free to try.
Four ways to enjoy this story
Read
Every word ready to help.
Read to me
Listen while each word lights up.
Record me
Read aloud, then play it back.
Quiz
No mistakes wins a star.
Questions about The Backwards Clock
Is "The Backwards Clock" free to read?
"The Backwards Clock" is part of Class Readers Premium, which unlocks every book on all 12 levels. Selected books are free to try.
What reading level is "The Backwards Clock"?
It is a Level 7 book on Beach Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: 13-page stories where the past tense begins to appear.
Does "The Backwards Clock" include narration?
This book does not include audio narration at the moment. Read it together in the app, record your own reading and try the quiz.
What age is "The Backwards Clock" for?
Level 7 books suit children who are building confidence, usually around ages 5–8, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
