jkl Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 My 2 daughters both read at a mid-third grade level. I would love to find a few book series for the girls to read through during quiet reading time. I want to avoid junky stuff like the Frozen chapter books (ugh) if possible. My almost 9 year old has enjoyed the Kingdom of Wrenly series and we are buddy-reading the Ramona books. My 6 year old loves funny or strange stories. She and I are reading an abridged version of Dr. Dolittle and she really likes it. Anyone have suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanaqui Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 It can be hard to find chapter books that are suitable for a six year old. Either they contain heavier material than the parents want, or they simply contain material that goes over the child's head. I have said it before, and I will certainly say it again - the best thing to do with an advanced reader at this age is to simply stick with a higher level of chapter books. Since chapter books are generally written with the assumption that an adult is reading to a child, they generally include more unusual vocabulary and more complex sentence structure than chapter books for kids in the same age range, and yet, the material is definitely age appropriate. Plus, they have pictures! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted June 30, 2017 Share Posted June 30, 2017 (edited) What about some magazine subscriptions: Stories +Humpty Dumpty (gr. 1-2)Jack and Jill (gr. 3-5)Stone Soup (gr. 3+) -- stories written by children Spider (age 6-9) -- stories and literature Cricket (age 9-14) -- contemporary and historical fiction Nature/AnimalsRanger Rick Jr. (ages 4-7)Ranger Rick (ages 7-12)Current EventsScholastic News (secular) gr. 1-6God's World: World Kids (Christian) -- gr. 2-5Time for Kids (secular) -- gr. 3-6History, Culture, Inventions, etc.Appleseeds (ages 6-9) -- history, art, science Click (ages 3-6) -- science, art, nature Ask (ages 6-9) -- scientists, inventors, artists Muse and Odyssey have merged (age 9-14) -- science, tech, arts Cobblestone (age 9-14) - American history Dig and Calliope have merged (age 9-14) -- archaeology and world history Faces (age 9-14) -- cultures around the world Kids Discover (ages 10-14) -- science/history -- can purchase as stand-alone back issues Also, don't discard the idea of solo/independent reading with books at a level that is a bit below the student's reading level, as that definitely builds reading confidence and fluency, too. :) These are all book series: mystery/detective: gr. 1 reading level: - Nate the Great (Sharmat) gr. 2-3 reading level: - Cam Jensen (Adler) - Jigsaw Jones (Prellar) - A to Z Mysteries (Roy) - High Rise Private Eyes (Rylant) gr. 3 reading level: - Third Grade Detectives (Stanley) - Invisible Inc (Levy) - Einstein Anderson (Simon) gr. 3-4 reading level: - Boxcar Children (Warner) - Encyclopedia Brown (Sobol) adventure/misadventure gr. 1-2 reading level: - Billy and Blaze series gr. 3 reading level: - Grandma's Attic (Richardson) - The Moffats (Estes) fantasy/fantastical adventure gr. 1-2 reading level: - The Littles (Peterson) - Flat Stanley (Brown) gr. 2 reading level: - Cat Wings (Le Guin) gr. 2-3 reading level: - Dragonslayer Academy (McMullan) - The Unicorn's Secret (Duey) gr. 3 reading level: - Pippi Longstockings (Lindgren) - Chester Cricket (Seldon) - My Father's Dragon (Gannett) - Mrs. Pickerell (MacGregor) -- the 1960s books are best; the ones written after 1975 are not so good gr. 3-4 reading level: - The Rescuers, Miss Bianca, The Turret, Miss Bianca in the Salt Mines, Miss Bianca in the Orient (Sharp) - Wizard of Oz (Baum) -- Land of Oz and Ozma of Oz were favorites here - The Borrowers (Norton) - Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle (MacDonald) Edited July 1, 2017 by Lori D. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I second Nate the Great, Cam Jansen, the Boxcar Children, and Beverly Cleary's Ramona series. Dd has also enjoyed the Littles, Flat Stanley, Pippi Longstocking, and Mrs. Piggle Wiggle. She did binge-read a ton of Geronimo Stilton books and Magic Tree House books. Dd (7) is reading over my shoulder and suggests Rainbow Magic and Scooby Doo, but I wouldn't consider them "quality literature." Lol Try Sonlight's reading lists for ideas. Click on their reader packages by grade (2 and/or 3) and you can see the titles. https://www.sonlight.com/homeschool/subjects/readers/readers-2/ Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrunchyGirl Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 (edited) Pippi Longstocking Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle Edited July 1, 2017 by CrunchyGirl Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maptime Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 My 8 yo loved the My Father's Dragon trilogy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 I'm pretty sure you can find some books on the 1000 Good Books list. :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athomeontheprairie Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Maybe not what you are looking for, but my 9 year old loved: My father's dragon-but to be fair, that lasted a week Stories from Grandma's attic, and sequels Ivy and Bean Fancy Clancy "Who was" series. (All the kids have enjoyed this biographical series. It's a favorite) Scientists in the Field series Bad Kitty Some of those are more "quality" than others. But all were enjoyed :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knitgrl Posted July 1, 2017 Share Posted July 1, 2017 Mercy Watson. Probably a lower level than 3rd grade, but so much fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonflyer Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I have not seen Cobble Street Cousins mentioned yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airforcefamily Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 My six year old third grade level reader really enjoys the books that go with the American girl dolls. We have the original ones, not the new 'beforever' versions. They're historically accurate and although some of the themes go over her head it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingMama1214 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Zoey a Sassafras (stem and magic) Mercy Watson (2nd grade level but so fun) Sophie Mouse Who Was series Cynthia Rylant books My dd reads a lot of high quality picture books as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkl Posted July 5, 2017 Author Share Posted July 5, 2017 Thanks so much everyone! I think we may go with a bunch of Cynthia Rylant books. I love those! I also really like the idea of magazines. My 6 year old would like those Bad Kitty ones as well. Oh, in case this helps anyone reading with a younger advanced reader, the Little Golden Books were perfect for my 5 year old this year--more difficult language and lots of pictures :) Thanks again everyone! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 (edited) Because you said funny, maybe Amelia Bedelia books. What confuses me is that when I was in a book store the other day the ones on display seemed to star Amelia as a child. I remember them being about an employee that mixed up commands. So, I don't know what's up with that... I may have to do some research lol. But in any case, they might both be geared toward that age group. Edited: oh, guess they are about the childhood Amelia. Haven't read any of those versions. Edited July 5, 2017 by heartlikealion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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