As I have mentioned many times before on this blog, I teach second grade children. Recently it was brought to my attention by a THIRD grade teacher that there are not enough easy chapter books for third grade girls. What do you think? Do you know of any I could suggest to her besides the classic Magic Treehouse, June B. Jones, Boxcar Children or Magic Schoolbus? We are in the business of encouraging and fostering a love of reading in children and we both buy hundreds of books for our classroom libraries. I have spent so much of my time worrying about having interesting things for BOYS that I never thought about girls’ books, although I have all the ones I mentioned and more. Please help me, reading friends. You will be doing a great service for children who may not have parents who care enough to supply their own children with good books. We have Accelerated Reader at our schools and spend at least 30 minutes a day reading self-selected books. Any suggestions you could send my way would be very much appreciated!
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June 27th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
When I was in third grade I was reading the Little House on the Prairie series, Trixie Belden books, The Wizard of Oz books. Island of the Blue Dolphins is a good classic. Bronte’s Book Club would be a good follow up to Island of the Blue Dolphins. She might like Roald Dahl (I don’t but my kids do).
June 27th, 2009 at 1:50 pm
I can never remember the recommended ages for reading various books, but my daughter, currently nine, has enjoyed the following:
Michael Morpurgo
Some Cornelia Funke
Elisabeth Kay (Divide trilogy)
Michelle Paver, Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series
Anne Fine
For the record, I enjoyed them too!
June 27th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
I’ve recently read The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron.
http://bambireads.blogspot.com/2009/06/book-review-higher-power-of-lucky.html
I liked it. Maybe others will too? =)
June 27th, 2009 at 7:54 pm
My girls LOVED The Lightning Thief Series. You can check out the review on my blog for more information!
I loved Nancy Drew.
Sheri
June 27th, 2009 at 9:03 pm
My daughter just loves the Cam Jansen series of books.
Now, it might be a little too easy for the 11 year olds, depending on where their reading levels are. My daughter is 6 1/2 and well beyond her reading level for her grade and age. She is about a year ahead of where she is “supposed” to be and just flies through these books with minimal to no help.
June 27th, 2009 at 11:15 pm
The Girls ‘N Grace series is very good! Of course, American girl books are a big hit too!
June 28th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Go to the Beverly Lewis Books wedsite and she has her books listed by age from adult to youth series. She ever has one group that are for girls only. These are good clean books.
June 28th, 2009 at 7:00 pm
Here are a few series I really like -
Amelia Bedelia (for the younger end of the age range)
Pippi Longstocking
the Betsy-Tacy series
the Melendy Quartet
The Borrowers
Little House on the Prairie
All-Of-A-Kind Family (stand alone novel)
Charlotte’s Web (stand alone)
I could keep going…..my mom gave me great stuff to read as a girl!
June 28th, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Here are a few book series that my daughter enjoyed when she was in 3rd grade:
- Clementine (by Sara Pennypacker) – I think there are only a couple of books in this series
- Nancy Drew Clue Crew series (by Carolyn Keene)
- Ruby and the Booker Boys series(by Derrick Barnes)
- Sister Magic series (by Anne Mazer)
- Puppy Place series (by Ellen Miles)
She also liked Andrew Clements’ chapter books including Frindle, The Book Report, & Lunch Money.
June 29th, 2009 at 9:35 am
Sally writing from Leah’s house: Thanks for all the great ideas! I will definitely check many of these out. Some I already do have, but you all have suggested many I do not know about YET! The girls and I appreciate all of your suggestions!
June 30th, 2009 at 3:45 pm
Dear Sally,
I hope you will suggest Planet Of The Dogs (your review, May 3) to this teacher…Please let us know if you would like to review the other books in the Planet of the Dogs series — Castle In The Mist and Snow Valley Heroes.
Our books are recommended by teachers, including Julie Hauck, who developed the Pages for Preston therapy reading dog program for second and third graders.
Best wishes,
Robert McCarty
July 1st, 2009 at 8:18 pm
I would suggest Little House on the Prairie or Anne of Green Gables for girls. Sugar Creek Gang for boys.
July 7th, 2009 at 7:51 pm
If any of your students enjoy historical fiction, they will love Journey to the Ice by Jennifer Slattery (myself). It is about a young boy living during the time of the Tower of Babel who begins to question the status quo in order to begin his own quest for truth. But when the only city he has ever known turns into a chaotic mess of anger, hatred and distrust, his quest for truth becomes secondary to his fight for survival.
July 9th, 2009 at 11:11 am
Jennifer – this sounds interesting – do we have a copy?
July 11th, 2009 at 7:17 pm
I just bought my Granddaughter who is 6 the Megan Rose series.
Two new books that I enjoyed along with my grandson who is 9 was Wagget’s Tale and Wagget Again. A dog story for girls and boys.
August 4th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
Sally,
In response to your post on the ninth of July, I am sorry I haven’t responded earlier. I am not sure if you do or not, but I would be happy to mail one to you. Just shoot me an e-mail with where to send it.
November 17th, 2009 at 2:54 pm
Magic tree house is the best!
January 6th, 2010 at 10:06 pm
LOL @ 1st comment
January 12th, 2010 at 6:16 pm
These aRE INTERESTING, MY FRIENDS AND i ARE TRYING TO START A book club. We will try these out.
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