What to Read:

When You're Too Old for Easy Books and Too Young for Fat Ones

 

Abbott

Riddle of Zorfendorf Castle

Eric and his friends learn that Zorfendorf Castle holds a secret which they must keep from Emperor Ko.

Adler

Cam Jansen and the School Play Mystery

When a thief takes the box office money at the school play, Cam uses her photographic memory to solve the mystery.

Auch

I Was a Third Grade Spy

When Brian's dog Arful suddenly begins talking, Brian and his two friends send the dog to find out what their classmates are planning for the school talent show.

Baglio

Frog Friends

When the frogs' pond is filled in, Mandy and James want to move them to the school pond.

Banks

Howie Bowles, Secret Agent

Third grader Howie Bowles copes with having to change schools twice in one year by pretending to be a secret agent named Bean Burger.

Benton

Fran that Time Forgot

When her embarrassing middle name is revealed at school, mad scientist Franny K. Stein tries to go back in time to change her middle name.

Berenstain

Berenstain Bears and the Runamuck Dog Show

Brother Bear and Sister plan a dog-show but Too-tall and his gang have plans to stir things up.

Brown

Arthur and the World Record

Arthur and his friends want to make the world's largest pizza so that it can be recorded in “The Book of Incredible and Amazing World Records.”

Bryant

Jasmine and the Jumping Pony

Jasmine takes her first jumping lesson and has to learn not to give up when she makes a mistake and falls.

Calmenson

Get Well, Gators!

When Allie Gator comes down with swamp flue, she worries that she will miss the street fair in her neighborhood.

Cameron*

The Stories Julian Tells

Seven-year-old Julian tells stories about his life which include getting into trouble with his younger brother Huey, planting a garden, what he did to try to grow taller, losing a tooth, and finding a new friend.

Christopher

Into the Danger Zone

His visiting friend Rick gets reckless on his snowboard and chases Charlie's friends off the slopes.

Conford

A Case for Jenny Archer

After reading three mysteries in a row, Jenny becomes convinced that the neighbors across the street are up to no good and decides to investigate.

Conford

Hound of the Barkervilles

When Annabel, who wants to be a famous actress someday, has a part in a real play, she finds she must cope with a big dog and an unruly audience member.

Cox

That Crazy Eddie and the Science Project of Doom

Best friends Matt and Eddie have a falling out that threatens to ruin their science fair project.

Cutler

Gator Aid

Imaginative second-grader Edward swears he saw a baby alligator in the Shaw Park lake, but no one believes him.

Cuyler

Invisible in the Third Grade

Alex has fun turning invisible until his pranks get out of hand on Halloween.

Dadey

Abominable Snowman Doesn't Roast Marshmallows

The Bailey School Kids investigate a frosty stranger to see if he is really the abominable snowman.

Danziger

Amber Brown is Green With Envy

Amber must make some decisions when her mother and Max move their wedding date up and decide to buy a house together.

Davis

Camp Sink or Swim

In trouble at camp because he has bragged about his non-existent swimming abilities, eight-year-old Danny finds himself forming an unexpected alliance with the bully "Two Ton" Tonya.

Delton

Stage Frightened

The Pee Wees put on a talent show to raise money for a trip to the Minnesota Magic amusement park.

Dixon

Monster in the Lake

The boys see a slimy, black tentacle slithering into the water on a weekend camping trip with their friend, Chet.

Duey

Moonsilver

Heart, a foundling, finds a pregnant white mare in the woods and struggles to keep her and her colt safe and well.

Easton

Davey's Blue-eyed Frog

Davey finds a talking frog that claims to be a princess and plans to take her to school to show off, until he begins to consider the consequences of his actions.

Friedman

Mallory vs. Max

Eight-year-old Mallory feels left out when her older brother, Max, gets a dog that becomes the center of attention.

Greenburg

With the Dinosaurs

When Beeper accidentally releases the escape hatch to the Time-a-Tron, the time travelers must protect themselves from Tyrannosaurus rex.

Gutman

Mr. Klutz is Nuts!

A skateboarding principal offers unusual incentives to his students to motivate them to learn more.

Herman

The Big Red Detective

The merry-go-round is missing from the playground! KC enlists Clifford and the gang to help solve the mystery.

Herman

Little Star

Shy, quiet Olivia wins the starring role in the Fairy School play.

Henson

Laura and Mr. Edwards

Laura and her family meet a new neighbor in Kansas who helps them later in the Dakota territory.

Hoffman

Bravo, Grace!

Grace leaves her Nana and moves next door when her Ma gets married again and she soon becomes a big sister.

Hopkinson

Sailing for Gold

Since his mother died, Davey plans to run away to Alaska to find his Uncle Walt.

Hurwitz

Fourth Grade Fuss

A yard sale, ice skating, class pictures, and a surprise party are a few of the things that make fourth grade fun for Julio and his friends and then there's testing.

Jacobs

Doll House Mystery

Strange things begin to happen in the Adams' household the moment Great Aunt Eugenia's doll house arrives for Priscilla.

Jacobson

Truly Winnie

Winnie, Zoe and Vanessa are going to summer camp for the first time. Winnie worries no one will like her, she won't have a good time, and her father won't make it to Parent's Day.

Jones

Puppy Trouble

Puppies come to Barkley's and one takes up with the Doberman bully. Jack the Wonderdog helps out.

Jones

Howling at the Hauntly's

Bailey City is the perfect place for the spooky Hauntly Manor Inn. Could a werewolf visiting from Transylvania be staying there?

Karr

Lighthouse Mermaid

Kate, who lives in a lighthouse and often dreams that she is a mermaid, has a chance to rescue two real mermaids one stormy night.

Karr

Spy in the Sky

When Thaddeus Lowe lands his huge balloon in South Carolina at the beginning of the Civil War, he and ten-year-old orphan Ridley Jones join to find a way to use the balloon to help the North.

Katschke

Case of the Icy Igloo

Mary-Kate and Ashley must solve the mystery of who is trying to melt their hotel that is made entirely of ice.

Keene

Singing Suspects

Nancy, George, and Bess enter a singing contest hoping to win tickets to their favorite rock star's concert.

Kelley

Lucky Lizard

Eight-year-old Todd needs the help of his pet lizard and the support of his family to overcome his fear of his new bicycle in time for the Bike Derby at school.

Kerrin

Martin Bridge on the Lookout!

Martin has to entertain an unwanted guest, share lunch with a boy who eats erasers and search for his school's escaped pet parakeet.

King-Smith

Titus Rules!

Queen Elizabeth's youngest corgi prevents a series of disasters at Windsor Castle and earns the title "king among dogs."

Klein

Don't Sit on My Lunch!

When first-grader Freddy decides to try out for peewee hockey, his archenemy and school bully Max decides to also try out for the one slot left on the team.

Krulik

Whirlwind Vacation

Katie is very excited about her family's trip to London, Paris, Madrid, and Venice, but when the magic wind strikes not once, but four times, Katie's European vacation is turned upside down.

Lewis

Morgy Makes His Move

When third-grader Morgy MacDougal-MacDuff moves from California to Massachusetts with his parents, he has a lot of new things to get used to before he feels comfortable.

Lovelace

Winona's Pony Cart

Eight-year-old Winona tells all her friends that she is getting a pony for her birthday but what if her father meant it when he said she couldn't?

Lowry

Gooney Bird and the Room Mother

Gooney Bird Greene, a second grader who introduces interesting vocabulary words and tells “absolutely true” stories, finds a surprise room mother to bring cupcakes to the Thanksgiving pageant.

Mason

Bella Baxter and the Itchy Disaster

Bella wants to add a special touch to each room to make the Sea Inn guests feel at home but her special welcome for Dr. Fauna nearly becomes a disaster.

McDonald

Judy Moody Declares Independence

After learning about the American Revolution, Judy decides to declare independence and demand more liberties.

McKissack

Miami Gets it Straight

With only five more days of school remaining before summer vacation, nine-year-old Miami still faces several hurdles, such as how to get along with Destinee Tate, his archenemy.

McMullan

Danger! Wizard at Work!

When a wizard's spell goes awry and turns Wiglaf and his friends into dragons, they spend a few days at Dragon Slackers Academy.

Osborne

Season of the Sandstorms

Guided by a magic rhyme, Jack and Annie visit ancient Baghdad to help the Caliph spread wisdom to the world.

Perlman

Born to Drive

After thwarting bad guys, Otto wins the Yazoo 200 race with the help of his eccentric aunts FiFi and Foo Foo and receives an invitation from his long-lost parents.

Preller

Case of the Food Fight

Jigsaw Jones tries to prove that Joey Pignattano should not be blamed for starting a food fight in the school cafeteria.

Quigley

Johnny Germ Head

Performing a heroic act at an amusement park, helps third-grader Johnny Jarvis overcome his fear of germs which had been an obsession with him ever since he was seven.

Regan

The Friendship of Milly & Tug

Milly the cat and Tug the mouse, argue about who is a better actor.

Roy

X'ed-out X-ray

Ruth Rose, Josh and Dink attend a concert and are soon on the trail of someone who steals the star's diamond pendant.

Rylant*

In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen

While staying with their aunt for a year, three nine-year-old cousins keep busy baking and selling cookies, putting on a poetry and singing performance, and trying to encourage a romance between their aunt and one of their former customers.

Sachar*

Class President

Even though their clothes are worn, Marvin and his classmates impress the class visitor.

Schwabacher

Fishy Field Trip

Ms. Frizzle's class swims in a fish tank and on a coral reef.

Gelsey

Scooby-Doo! And the Hoopster Horror

Scooby-Doo and his friends from Mystery, Inc. attempt to rescue a basketball player who has been kidnapped by a monster.

Scott

Lizard Meets Ivana the Terrible

When third grader Lizzie Gardener must live temporarily with her grandmother, her greatest fears have to do with making friends in her new school.

Sharmat

Genghis Khan: A dog star is born

Fred Shedd and his parents accompany their dog Duz to Hollywood, where his new career as a movie star is almost ended before it begins when Duz is kidnapped.

Shreve

Hector Springs Loose

Hector Fuller sets out to find a new home after his has been invaded by a hopping flea circus.

Spinelli

Tooter Pepperday

Hating to leave her familiar surroundings, Tooter resorts to sabotage when her family moves from their suburban home to Aunt Sally's farm.

Spongebob

Zoo Day Disaster

SpongeBob gets in trouble at the zoo when he makes Clamu, the giant oyster cry.

Standiford

Space Dog and Roy

Roy, who has always wanted a dog, thinks he's found the perfect pet when an explorer from another planet, crash-lands in the backyard.

Stanley

Secret of the Wooden Witness

Someone knocked out Todd and Noelle's friend, Pops Verner, and stole his pocket watch. How can they find out who stole it?

Tashjian

Marty Frye, Private Eye

Marty Frye, seven years old, talks in rhymes and solves mysteries.

Whelan

Rich and Famous in Starvation Lake

During a long, snowy winter, the fourth grade boys and girls at Starvation Lake Elementary School have a contest to see who can raise the most money to help pay for a class trip.

Williams

Hazelle Boxberg

Hazelle is headed for Texas to a family who wants a child. But Hazelle is not an orphan and her new home is not what she expected.

Williams*

Master of Minds

Matthew is a typical third grader, except he has the power to control people's minds.

Zoehfeld

Fossil Fever

Jeff must learn patience when he accompanies his uncle on an expedition to hunt for dinosaur fossils in the Sahara Desert. Based on the real discovery of Afrovenator by Paul Sereno in 1993.