When a Muslim American boy named Omar finally convinces his family that he should have a pet snake, it escapes and Omar learns why his mother is so scared of them. Interest Level: 3-6 Reading Level: 3.7 ATOS Book Level: 3.7 AR Interest Level: MG AR Points: 6 AR Quiz: 153327EN Reading Counts Level: 3.2 Reading Counts Points: 11 Lexile Measure: 540 Guided Reading Level: U Iowa Children's Choice Award 2014 - 15.