Ada helps her grandmother clean the basement and discovers a walnut wardrobe with a brass dial and a glowing keyhole. She steps inside and lands in Isaac Newton’s orchard in 1666. Ada and Newton test falling apples, discuss gravity, and connect it to the Moon. Ada nearly picks the famous apple but stops. She writes the clear idea in her red notebook and returns home before dinner.
This is a Level 12 book on Castle Island: rich 22-page stories for confident readers. It is narrated, and each word lights up as it is read aloud. In the app your child can read it, listen to it, record their own voice and take a short quiz — earning up to three stars for their crow.
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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 Wardrobe in the Basement
Is "The Wardrobe in the Basement" free to read?
"The Wardrobe in the Basement" 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 Wardrobe in the Basement"?
It is a Level 12 book on Castle Island in the Class Readers Reading Sky: rich 22-page stories for confident readers.
How does read-along work in "The Wardrobe in the Basement"?
This book is narrated. On narrated pages each word lights up as it is spoken, karaoke style. Your child can also record their own reading and finish with a short quiz.
What age is "The Wardrobe in the Basement" for?
Level 12 books suit children who are reading longer stories, usually around ages 7–10, including children learning English as a second language. Choose by reading ability rather than age.
