It’s exciting to see the pride and curiosity children experience when reading chapter books independently. Of course, reading chapter books together with an adult is a memory to be treasured. Here are some chapter books that make excellent choices for wanting to read more, more, more!
Baseball Crazy: Ten Short Stories that Cover All the Bases (various authors)
Ten acclaimed children’s authors team up to create an all-star line-up of stories
about the wonders, frustrations, and delights of America’s favorite pastime.
Where the Steps Were by Andrea Cheng
Through poignant free verse poetry, third grade students relate their feelings about home and school, history lessons, and the reality of overcoming discrimination.
The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd
Ted’s cousin, Salim, goes up in the London Eye ferris wheel, but never comes down. Ted’s unique thinking style plays a key role in solving the mystery of his disappearance.
Shooting the Moon by Frances O’Roark Dowell
When 12-year-old Jamie’s brother goes to war in Vietnam, she is envious that he is off on an adventure she cannot share… until he sends her rolls of film. His photographs tell the real story.
Ironhand by Charlie Fletcher
In this exciting sequel to Stoneheart, George and Edie continue their quest to re-establish a truce between the warring statues in London. This original fantasy series is riveting!
Just Grace Walks the Dog by Charise Mericle Harper
Just Grace is back in a third installment, trying to convince her parents to let her have a dog. This is the perfect series for girls who are ready to delve into beginning chapter books.
Puddlejumpers by Mark Jean and Christopher C. Carlson
Puddlejumpers is a clever eco-fantasy about a baby, kidnapped by pixies, who is destined to save a parched land from the evil beings that are choking the life out of the earth.
The Twin Giants by Dick King-Smith
This humorous fairytale about identical, giant brothers and their quest to find giant wives is perfect for young readers looking for an easy chapter book with colorful illustrations.
The True Meaning of Smekday by Adam Rex
Photos, newspaper clippings, and comic strips pepper this hilarious sci-fi novel featuring a girl named Gratuity and her alien friend, J.Lo. You won’t be able to put it down!
The Case of the Peculiar Pink Fan by Nancy Springer
Sherlock Holmes has a younger sister, and she has taken up the family business. Independent and clever, Enola Holmes solves the mysteries of London in this exciting series.
More suggestions for Books for Giving: See our Classic Books for Children, Irresistible Books for Children and Multicultural Books for Children lists. Upcoming lists this week: Board Books, Picture Books and Nonfiction Books.
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