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2013-01-08 11:59 AM

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Anyone have any good chapter book recommendations for 1st/2nd/3rd grader?  A series would be great.  We've been through the Diary of a Whimpy Kids and the Magic Tree House series.  The boy is 6yo - too young for Harry Potter (I haven't read them)?  Thanks.

 



2013-01-08 12:22 PM
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When I was in 2nd or 3rd (probably 3rd), we read The Hobbit in class.

 

Narnia?  It can be kinda heavy in the Christian world view though, if they are (or aren't) into that.

Wizard of Oz?  There are 14 books by Baum.  But all the populist and political allegories will probably be over their heads - enjoyable anyway.

Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass?

2013-01-08 12:23 PM
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My son (also 6) likes the Bad Kitty series too.  He has also enjoyed Diary of a Wimpy Kid so maybe they might work for your son as well.
2013-01-08 12:40 PM
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Are these for him to read or for you to read to him?

Time Warp Trio, Captain Underpants, Encyclopedia Brown.
2013-01-08 12:44 PM
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jmk-brooklyn - 2013-01-08 1:40 PM Are these for him to read or for you to read to him? Time Warp Trio, Captain Underpants, Encyclopedia Brown.

Sorry, for him to read.  Thanks.

 

 

 

 

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Goosedog - 2013-01-08 12:44 PM

jmk-brooklyn - 2013-01-08 1:40 PM Are these for him to read or for you to read to him? Time Warp Trio, Captain Underpants, Encyclopedia Brown.

Sorry, for him to read.  Thanks.

 

 

 

 



Thought so. The ones I named are good ones. I forgot about Geronimo Stilton. My son LOVES them. There's one called "The Race Across America" that's all about cycling.

The Dragon Breath series is also one he enjoyed and he's reading a series now called The Warriors, by Erin Hunter, which is about a clan of cats. He loves it. THey can be a little hard to find in stores.

There's also a graphic novel series called the Amulet which he liked.

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2013-01-08 1:07 PM
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My son is in second grade, so I'm right there with you.  He recently read the Strange Case of Origami Yoda and The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee.  He likes the Geronimo Stilton series (49 books), 39 Clues, Frankie Pickle, and Spiderwick Chronicles.  If your son is a strong reader, then it's not too early to start Harry Potter.  
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jmk-brooklyn - 2013-01-08 2:04 PM
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jmk-brooklyn - 2013-01-08 1:40 PM Are these for him to read or for you to read to him? Time Warp Trio, Captain Underpants, Encyclopedia Brown.

Sorry, for him to read.  Thanks.

 

 

 

 

Thought so. The ones I named are good ones. I forgot about Geronimo Stilton. My son LOVES them. There's one called "The Race Across America" that's all about cycling. The Dragon Breath series is also one he enjoyed and he's reading a series now called The Warriors, by Erin Hunter, which is about a clan of cats. He loves it. THey can be a little hard to find in stores. There's also a graphic novel series called the Amulet which he liked.

We have the Dragon Breath series and Amulet as well.  If your son likes graphic novels, the Bones books a great!

2013-01-08 2:03 PM
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6 is a little young for chapter books.  However, he could be on a higher level.  If you look at this link you can choose a book via the grade level or the more accurate lexile measure.
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turtlegirl - 2013-01-08 2:03 PM 6 is a little young for chapter books.  However, he could be on a higher level.  If you look at this link you can choose a book via the grade level or the more accurate lexile measure.

I think "read aloud" chapter books are great for kids of this age.  Kids at my school really like the Junie B. Jones books.

The Read Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease is a wonderful resource for parents.  I highly recommend it to all parents.

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TRA-LA-LAAAAA!

CAPTAIN UNDERPANTS!!!

Kyle started reading them at 6 and loved them all!

 



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My son just turned 9 and over the past few years he went through many of the ones already mentioned:   Diary of Wimpy kid (a favorite), Capitain Underpants, Amulet (very easy Graphic Novel), Geranimo Stilton.  A few not yet mentioned:  

  • The Rover Adventures - very funny, silly and perfect for 6-9 y.o. boys (by Roddy Doyle)
  • Artemis Fowl series (typically 8+)
  • Harry Potter (typically 8+)
  • My Father's Dragon (nice story for 6-7 year olds)
  • The Dragon slayers Academy series

 

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3rd grade boy (8 year old) :

loves the Beast Quest series by Adam Blade.  They're short enough, and must have some good adventure in them because he always asks me, "Guess what just happened?!?"

I'm still looking for a series I like... 

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jarvy01 - 2013-01-08 1:07 PM

My son is in second grade, so I'm right there with you.  He recently read the Strange Case of Origami Yoda and The Secret of the Fortune Wookiee.  He likes the Geronimo Stilton series (49 books), 39 Clues, Frankie Pickle, and Spiderwick Chronicles.  If your son is a strong reader, then it's not too early to start Harry Potter.  


Another vote for the Origami Yoda series. They're hilarious.
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This thread got me thinking of mystery books I read as a kid (maybe not as young as yours).  Had to research and find them, but it's a series called "the three investigators"...  BUT, sadely, they are long discontinued and don't have them on Kindle yet.
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Tons of good suggestions here and I won't repeat them all.   It's really hard when you've got a good reader (my son is 8 and has been reading at a 9th or 10th grade level for a couple years) to find books that are challenging and interesting and still age-appropriate.

I will add the "Wrinkle in Time" series by Madeline L'Engle.  The boy just finished the first one and loved it. 

"The Mouse and the Motorcycle"

the one about the rats and mice that was made into a movie, I think.  I believe there was a "Mrs." in the title.  He loved that one.

"Wind in the Willows"

"Indian in the Cupboard"

My daughter just loves Cam Jansen.   She's 6 as well.  She's also a gigantic fan of the "ABC Mysteries"

 



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"Big Nate" is a lot like Diary of a Wimpy Kid and it's a series.  Just for very light and fast fun, Binky the Space Cat is a silly series too.
2013-01-09 6:33 AM
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My 8 year old daughter has enjoyed many of the books listed.  She also liked the E.B. White Books (Suart Little, Charlotte's Web, and the Trumpet of the Swan).  She is currently reading the Lemony Sniket series and really likes them.
2013-01-09 8:32 AM
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Thanks to everyone for the excellent suggestions.  I imagine this will keep him occupied for some time.  Thanks.

 

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The Boxcar Children,

books from the The Classics Starts series (abridged versions of Tom Sawyer etc)

Cam Jansen,

Weird School,

The Littles,

Dragon ???,

Ralph Mouse Collections,

Cynthia Rylant:  Henry and Mudge, Mr. Putter (short chapters, lots of pictures)

I just spent a lot on Amazon for my first grade daughter. She reads a chapter book every couple of days.  The library never has the next number in our series and she insists on going in order!  

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Goosedog - 2013-01-09 8:32 AM

Thanks to everyone for the excellent suggestions.  I imagine this will keep him occupied for some time.  Thanks.

 

And don't forget the power of reading to kids still when they are old enough to read on their own.  My fourth graders LOVED when we would read together.  Their favorite was doing a "Choose you own adventure" book together.   I'd let them vote on what option to do.  It was really funny, they'd get disappointed if we kept living.



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Goosedog - 2013-01-09 8:32 AM

Thanks to everyone for the excellent suggestions.  I imagine this will keep him occupied for some time.  Thanks.

 

And don't forget the power of reading to kids still when they are old enough to read on their own.  My fourth graders LOVED when we would read together.  Their favorite was doing a "Choose you own adventure" book together.   I'd let them vote on what option to do.  It was really funny, they'd get disappointed if we kept living.

Noted.  Thanks again.

 

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My son likes the 'Lunch Lady' series.
2013-01-11 10:08 AM
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Are kids still reading the Goosebumps series?  And what about A Series of Unfortunate Events?

The above are probably a bit old for a 6 year old.  Goosebumps aren't really readable for an adult but Unfortunate Events is.

For adult reads for young kids who read at that level: Watership Down, My Family and Other Animals (and any other of Gerald Durrell's books), Bless Me Ultima and How Angel Peterson Got his Name. I had nine year olds reading on that level and it was a challenge to find appropriate high level books.

Other good young adult: Johnny Tremain, Witch of Blackbird Pond, A Single Shard, Hatchet

I just read The True Diary of a Part Time Indian - really, really good!  Has anyone read it?  I wouldn't recommend it for an 8 year old at all but would recommend it to teenagers.

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moondawg14 - 2013-01-08 7:14 PM

the one about the rats and mice that was made into a movie, I think.  I believe there was a "Mrs." in the title.  He loved that one.

The Rats of NIMH (aka Mrs Frisby (sp?) and the Rats of NIMH)?  I loved that book. 

Another not to forget it The Phantom Tollbooth.  Maybe better in another yr or two in order to understand the double entendre but that was another of my favorites.

Another thank you for all the suggestions.  My 6 yo son is has only 1 more book in the Magic Treehouse series and we were also wondering where to go next. 

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