![]() ![]() My 3rd grade son is in the middle of an A to Z Mysteries book right now. Carolyn Keene has come back with a newer version, with many of the same characters that your kids are sure to be drawn to as they solve mysteries together. If you were a fan of Nancy Drew when you were younger, you may just want to try Nancy Drew and the Clue Crew. Many kids can relate to the way she words things and the trouble she gets in. Don’t stop.” She does use words like hate and stupid, but I typically skip over those when reading aloud to younger students. No matter where I’ve read her texts, I’m always greeted with, “Read more. Jones is such a hilariously funny character that you can’t help but fall in love with. I think that mysteries are such a fantastic way to get kids thinking and problem solving as they work alongside Encyclopedia Brown to solve the mysteries. Is there anything Ivy and Bean can’t do? Obviously, girls would probably be most drawn to this series.Įncyclopedia Brown has been around for quite a few years. ![]() The Ivy + Bean books are a great series about two best friends who team up together and solve problems and accomplish great things together. The chapters are well written and created little cliff hangers so kids with WANT to keep reading. You will want to read these in order, especially at first, as it takes a few books before all the important characters are fully explained. I started reading them aloud to my kids when they were in Kindergarten. Around the middle of 2nd grade, kids are typically ready to read them with independence. The Magic Tree House series is one of those well-known favorites for many kids. For readers who aren’t ready to read the Cam Jansen series, there’s also a Young Cam Jansen series. Because of this, older struggling readers tend to be more accepting of reading these texts. I personally love that the characters are in the 5th grade, yet the text in on a 2nd grade level. Cam (“The Camera”) has a photographic mind and uses it to solve crimes and problems. The Cam Jansen series is the perfect introduction to mysteries. Note that 1st graders may also be ready for this series. Another perfect chapter book series for kids who are ready for them. Just like you have Henry and Mudge, you also have Mr. Kids do enjoy the charming stories of Frog and Toad.įox books by James Marshall fit right in there with Frog and Toad books as not always being true “chapter books”, but kids still do enjoy these at an early age. I wouldn’t necessarily call them “chapter books” in the true sense because each “chapter” is a different story. The lovable characters of Henry and Mudge combined with their adventures is a great combination.įrog and Toad books are another great resource for kids in late 1st grade, early 2nd grade. As a matter of fact, some readers may be ready for them in the 1st grade. Henry and Mudge is a great place to start with early chapter books. I seriously celebrate with the reader when this happens.įavorite Chapter Books & Series for 2nd & 3rd grades Did I mention huge? And when struggling readers, who are accustomed to reading texts of no interest or that are too difficult for them, hook into a series of high interest AND on their reading level, it is a BIG DEAL. This happens primarily because they are asked to read texts that are too difficult for them or we ask them to read books that are of no interest to them (hence the need for “just right” books.) Interest is a huge motivator for any learner. Struggling readers often times become reluctant or even resistant readers. When kids are familiar with the author’s style, the author’s organization, and the characters, it makes frees the mind of the struggling reader to focus on comprehension of the text.Ģ. ![]() Why? I think there are two main reasons:ġ. All kids benefit from book series, but especially struggling readers. Have you ever found an author you just love? You love the author’s writing style and amazing story lines? His or her books just draw you in. If you have older readers, visit our Favorite Chapter Books for 4th and 5th grades. If you are looking for nonfiction texts, you may want to check out my Nonfiction Books Series, where I’ve included a few chapter books. ![]() In this book list, you will find fiction chapter books. Some of these are my favorite chapter books from childhood, some are ones I used often as a reading tutor, and others are ones we’ve discovered and enjoyed in our home. Today, I’m sharing our favorite chapter books for young readers (around 2nd and 3rd grade). In about the second grade, kids typically are ready to start reading chapter books themselves. ![]()
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