Books for Second & Third Graders
Short chapter books, graphic novels and nonfiction sure to appeal to middle elementary-age children. (Updated June 2022)
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Hockey Night in Kenya
One day Kenyan orphan Kitoo finds a pair of beat up old roller blades, teaches himself how to skate, and dreams of one day playing hockey like the men in the Sports Around the World book; but you can’t play ice hockey in Kenya, can you?
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Zeus, God of Thunder
When young Zeus has trouble with his powers (lightning shooting out everywhere!) his parents send him to Eureka, a camp where little gods learn to use and control their supernatural abilities.
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Sadiq and the Desert Star
Sadiq's Baba tells him the story of the Desert Star, sparking Sadiq's interest in outer space.
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Pacey Packer, Unicorn Tracker
Pacey's little sister, Mina, has always believed her stuffed unicorn, Slasher, is real, and turns out -- he is! He kidnaps Mina to a magical land that is nothing like the unicorn stories and Pacey (who does not believe in unicorns) has to rescue her.
Format: Graphic Novel
Availability: All copies in use
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A Kitten in Gooseberry Park
Torrential rains bring trouble to the park when a lost bobcat kitten is swept down from the mountain and away from his family.
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Pea, Bee, & Jay
A powerful thunderstorm bounces Pea off course...and right into two unlikely new friends: a bee named Bee who thinks she knows it all, and a bird named Jay who can’t figure out how to fly.
Format: Graphic Novel
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How Would You Survive as A Killer Whale?
What is it like to live as a whale? Experience the life cycle of this animal through its own eyes!
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