The Tunnel (2008)

The Tunnel (2008)

by Anthony Burne

ISBN: 9781406313291

Interest Level by AR: Lower Grade  Reading Level by AR: Gr.2.7

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2  

Type: Picture Book, UK Book     Genre: Realistic Story  Theme: Siblings

Summary:Once upon a time there lived a brother and sister who were complete opposites and constantly fought and argued. One day they discovered the tunnel. The boy goes through it at once, dismissing his sister's fears. When he doesn't return his sister has to pluck up the courage to go through the tunnel too. She finds her brother in a mysterious forest where he has been turned to stone... (Credits to Amazon.com)

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Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing

Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing (2003 )

by Judy Blume

ISBN: 9780439559867

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.4.9

        IL by AR: Middle Grade   RL by AR: Gr.3.3

Lexile: 470L     DRA: 40    Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): Q

  Age: 8+    UK Equivalent: Upper Key Stage2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Manners, Funny Story

Synopsis:  Life with his little brother, two-year-old Fudge, makes Peter Hatcher feel like a fourth grade nothing. Whether Fudge is throwing a temper tantrum in a shoe store, smearing mashed potatoes on the walls at Hamburger Heaven, or trying to fly, he’s never far from trouble. He’s an almost three-year-old terror who gets away with everything, and Peter’s had it up to here!

When Fudge walks off with Dribble, Peter’s pet turtle, it’s the last straw. Peter has put up with Fudge for too long. Way too long! How can he get his parents to pay attention to him for a change?(Credits to Scholastic)

The Kid in the Red Jacket

The Kid in the Red Jacket (1995 )

by Barbara Park

ISBN: 079808003995

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.4.5

        IL by AR: Middle Grade   RL by AR: Gr.3.9

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.4.5

Lexile: 640L     DRA: 34     Guided Reading(Fountas and Pinnell): O

  Age: 9+    UK Equivalent: Upper Key Stage2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: School Story, Realistic Fiction

Synopsis:  The kids in Howard's new town act as if he's totally invisible, except for his six-year-old neighbor, Molly Vera Thompson. True, Howard could use a friend, but an annoying little girl who talks nonstop and looks like a miniature Bozo isn't exactly what he had in mind! Of course, when you're really lonely, you'll be friends with anyone. (Credits to Scholastic)
 

The Recess Queen

The Recess Queen (2002)

by Alexis O'Neill

ISBN: 9780439206372

Interest Level by Scholastic: PreK-Gr.3   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.6

IL by AR: Lower Grade    RL by AR: Gr.3.0

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.3.1

Lexile: AD450L

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Lower Key Stage 2

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Friendship Story, Bullying

Synopsis: In this sassy playground romp the irrepressible new kid dethrones the reigning recess bully by doing the unthinkable — she invites her to be her friend!
Not only will kids relate to the all-too-common issue of bullying, but parents and teachers will appreciate the story's deft handling of conflict resolution (achieved without adult intervention). (Credits to Scholastic)

The Kind of Friends We Used To Be

The Kind of Friends We Used  To Be (2010)

by France O'Roark Dowell

ISBN: 9780545293563

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.6-8   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.7.4

IL by AR: Middle Grade    RL by AR: Gr.5.8

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.6.2

Lexile: 950L     DRA: 60   Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)Y

  Age: 11+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage3

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Friendship Story, Realistic Fiction

Synopsis: Twelve-year-olds Kate and Marylin, friends since preschool, draw further apart as Marylin becomes involved in student government and cheerleading, while Kate wants to play guitar and write songs, and both develop unlikely friendships with other people. (Credits to Scholastic)

Freckle Juice

Freckle Juice (1986)

by Judy Blume

ISBN: 9780440428138

Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.3.6

IL by AR: Middle Grade    RL by AR: Gr.3.1

IL by Follett: Gr.3-6    RL by Follett: Gr.2.1

Lexile: 360L     DRA: 24   Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)M

  Age: 7+    UK Equivalent: Key Stage 2

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story

Synopsis:  Master storyteller and award-winning author Judy Blume creates this funny tale about wanting something that you weren't born with and trying the craziest things to get it! This 48-page picture and early chapter book features black-and-white illustrations that add so much to this already exuberant story, and the short chapters make this ideal for both challenged and on-target readers. (Credits to Scholastic)

Stop Picking on Me

Stop Picking on Me : a first look at bullying

by Pat Thomas

ISBN: 9780764114618

Interest Level by Scholastic: K-Gr.2

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.3.7

DRA: 16     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell)I

  Age: 7+

Type: Picture Book, US Book     Genre: Realistic Story

Synopsis:This approachable picture book explores the difficult issue of bullying among children. It helps kids accept the normal fears and worries that accompany bullying, and suggests ways to resolve this upsetting experience.  (Credits to Scholastic)
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Junie B., First Grader One-Man Band

Junie B., First grader One-Man Band

by Barbara Park

ISBN: 9780375825361

 Interest Level by Scholastic: Gr.3-5   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.2.6

IL by AR: Lower Grade     RL by AR: Gr.3.0

IL by Follett: K-Gr.3    RL by Follett: Gr.3.0

Lexile: 380L     DRA: 24     Guided Reading(Fountas & Pinnell):M

Age: 7+

Type: Chapter Book, US Book     Genre: Funny Story, Books for Girls

Synopsis: Junie B. has hurt her big piggy toe and can't play in the kickball tournament. So, now what? Maybe she could be in Sheldon's halftime show. Then all eyes would be on her. And she would be the star. What could possibly go wrong? Illustrations.  (Credits to Scholastic)

Best Books for Upper Years

Chosen from our collection and compiled by me for our Upper Years - (Y5-6, 9-11 y/o).

Looking for Alaska

Looking for Alaska

by John Green

ISBN: 9780007424832

Interest Level by Scholastic: High School   Reading Level by Scholastic: Gr.6.7

IL by AR: Upper Grade     RL by AR: Gr.5.8

Type: Novel, US Books     Genre: Realistic Fiction

Synopsis:The unmissable first novel from bestselling and award-winning author of THE FAULT IN OUR STARS.

“In the dark beside me, she smelled of sweat and sunshine and vanilla and on that thin-mooned night I could see little more than her silhouette, but even in the dark, I could see her eyes – fierce emeralds. And not just beautiful, but hot too.”

BEFORE. Miles Halter’s whole life has been one big non-event until he starts at anything-but-boring Culver Creek Boarding School and meets Alaska Young. Gorgeous, clever, funny, sexy, screwed up and utterly fascinating she pulls Miles into her world, launches him into a new life, and steals his heart. But when tragedy strikes, and Miles comes face-to-face with death he discovers the value of living and loving unconditionally.

AFTER: Nothing will ever be the same.  (Credits to Amazon UK)