lea_lpz Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 What's a good chapter book for an 8 year old girl to read independently that's at about a 3rd grade reading level / reads beginning or short chapter books. She was able to read James and tend Giant Peach, Fantastic Mr Fox and Junie B Books. The Americam Girl books are a tad above her level so I read those aloud to her and let her read out loud to me a page, I take a turn, etc. She likes horses and animals. I want to try the something you want, something you need, something to share, something to read. Right now I am thinking--- Want - kitten surprise Need - a new riding helmet Share - ticket to ride USA Read - ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mergath Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 She might like the Catwings books by Ursula K. Le Guin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shernandez Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 DD loves the Boxcar Children series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted November 13, 2015 Share Posted November 13, 2015 My girls at that age loved Ruby Lu and also the Keena Ford books. Nikki and Deja were also hits, as was, of course, Catwings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternallytired Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My kids loved Ron Roy's A to Z Mysteries--a nice, long series to keep going on for a while. (Right now I love series, otherwise I feel like I'm constantly trying to help them find something they want to read.) The Littles is another series that's about that same reading level. I think of Boxcar Children as being a step harder--though some of that may be purely due to length. In the same difficulty vein as Boxcar Children would be Trumpet of the Swan and The Mouse and the Motorcycle, which are more animal-centric. DD is my Boxcar Children reader, while DS has been enthralled with EB White's animals. One I haven't had in-hand yet... My daughter spotted a series in the Usborne catalogue called Fairy Ponies. I found her an excerpt online, and she liked it. I was pleasantly surprised that it seemed decently written, not like some of the ridiculous girly books out there. That looks to be about 3rd grade reading level, as well, and you can find them on Amazon. Usborne lists the first book as 780L. I'm considering... I laugh, though, that this series combines fairies, ponies, and royalty--three major themes many girls seem to love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenneinCA Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Maybe the Dick King Smith books. Favorites in our house were Pigs Might Fly and Babe the Gallant Pig. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kareni Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 At that age, my daughter enjoyed the Meg Mackintosh books by Lucinda Landon. See here. Regards, Kareni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Seconding some mentioned above: The Littles A to Z Mysteries/Calendar Mysteries Boxcar Children Also: Encyclopedia Brown Cul-de-Sac Kids (Christian) Animal Ark (maybe too difficult?) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3girls4me Posted November 14, 2015 Share Posted November 14, 2015 My kids have enjoyed the animal ark and pony pals series - neither of which I think are remarkable literature but they are fun and they read nonstop when we get them from the library. They also like Circle C books - there are different levels - I think 2 sets for girls based on age. They love those too!!! We have tons of other favorites but those are all about animals! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tofindwisdom Posted November 15, 2015 Share Posted November 15, 2015 I asked a similar question here: http://forums.welltrainedmind.com/topic/563970-favorite-easy-chapter-books-for-girls-magic-tree-house-and-beyond/?fromsearch=1 Cam Jansen is her current favorite. However, it's more of a 2nd grade reading level. I highly recommend Milly Molly Mandy and the Wilder books if they are not too hard for her. Hope she finds something she likes! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lea_lpz Posted November 16, 2015 Author Share Posted November 16, 2015 Thanks tofindwisdom! My dd sounds like she's right about were your daughter was. Will need to check it out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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