RELUCTANT READERS
Grades 3-6
The Adventures of Super Diaper Baby by Dav Pilkey jFiction
George and Harold create a new comic book hero, "Super Diaper Baby."
Andy Russell, NOT Wanted By the Police by David A. Adler jFiction
Andy and Tamika are watching a neighbor's house while they are away, but when strange things start happening inside the house, the police do not believe the children.
Annabel the Actress, Starring in Hound of the Barkervilles by Ellen Conford jFiction When Annabel gets a part in a play, she must cope with a big dog and a rude audience member.
The Bad Beginning ( Series of Unfortunate Events, Book 1 ) by Lemony Snicket jFiction After the sudden death of their parents, the three Baudelaire children must depend on each other when it turns out that the distant relative who is appointed their guardian is determined to get their fortune.
Captain Underpants and the Wrath of the Wicked Wedgie Woman by Dav Pilkey jFiction Wedgie Woman is on a mission to take over the world, and she'll take on anyone who stands in her way--including Captain Underpants.
The Field Guide ( The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1 ) by Tony DiTerlizzi jFiction When the Grace children go to stay at their Great Aunt Lucinda's worn Victorian house, they discover a field guide to fairies and other creatures and begin to have some unusual experiences.
Frindle by Andrew Clements jFiction When he decides to turn his fifth grade teacher's love of the dictionary around on her, clever Nick Allen invents a new word and begins a chain of events that quickly moves beyond his control.
The Get Rich Quick Club by Dan Gutman jFiction Summer vacation in their small Maine town does not look too promising until twelve-year-old Gina and four of her friends make a pact to become millionaires before school starts in September.
Good Morning, Gorillas by Mary Pope Osborne jFiction The magic tree house takes Jack and Annie to an African rainforest, where they learn to communicate with gorillas.
Guts: The True Stories Behind Hatchet and the Brian Books by Gary Paulsen jPS3566.A834 Z466 2001 The author tells true stories of his dangerous adventures and how they inspired his books.
Hey Kid, Want To Buy a Bridge? by Jon Scieszka jFiction Fred, Sam, and Joe accidentally travel back in time to 1877, where their granddaughters, who have also come from the future, help them find a way back to their own time.
Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos jFiction To the constant disappointment of his mother and his teachers, Joey has trouble paying attention or controlling his mood swings when his prescription medications wear off and he starts getting worked up and acting wired.
Junie B. Jones Has a Peep in Her Pocket by Barbara Park jFiction When Junie B. learns that her class is going on a field trip to a farm, she worries about being attacked by a rooster.
Loser by Jerry Spinelli jFiction No matter what the game, Zinkoff never wins, but he tells his story with wit and emotion as he travels from first through sixth grade.
Marvin Redpost: Super Fast, Out of Control! by Louis Sachar jFiction Afraid of his new mountain bike, third-grader Marvin finds himself in a desperate situation when he accepts a challenge to ride down Suicide Hill.
Miami Makes the Play by Patricia McKissack jFiction Nine year-old Miami tries to enjoy summer baseball camp, in spite of the presence of his main enemy, Destinee Tate.
Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz jPZ8.1.S399 Sc Whether read in a quiet room with no one else around, or shared aloud on a moonless night, this book of scary stories will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar jFiction Humorous episodes from the classroom on the thirtieth floor of Wayside School, which was accidentally built sideways with one classroom on each story.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume jFiction Peter finds his demanding two-year-old brother, Fudge, an ever increasing problem.
The Dog That Called the Pitch by Matt Christopher jFiction Mike and his dog Harry (a dog with ESP) are shocked to discover that the new umpire for Mike's baseball games can hear their mental conversations.
The Man Who Wore All His Clothes by Allan Ahlberg jFiction Mrs. Gaskitt (the taxi driver) and Mr. Gaskitt (the heavily dressed man) foil a bank robbery.
The Story of the Titanic by Will Osborne jG530.T6 O82 2002 Why did the "safest ship on the ocean" sink on its maiden voyage?
This Gum For Hire by Bruce Hale jFiction Private Eye Chet Gecko must solve the mystery of the disappearing football players.
Weasel by Cynthia DeFelice jFiction Alone in the frontier wilderness, eleven-year-old Nathan runs afoul of the renegade killer known as Weasel.
