The Wanderer. By: Peter Van den Ende. Without using text, this graphic novel-style picture book is about one little paper boat’s journey across the ocean. All alone, the little boat sails past reefs, between icebergs, through schools of fish, confronts scary sea monsters and must weather a terrible storm. 3 - 5. Level Q-R texts introduce advanced readers to more sophisticated texts and vocabulary and longer chapters while still offering accessibility and a huge range of engaging topics. Use these books—including award-winners like Because of Winn-Dixie, timeless classics like Charlotte's Web, and advanced picture books like Henry's Freedom Box Bad Kitty Gets a Bath by Nick Bruel. Nick Bruel’s long-running chapter book series follows the adventures of Bad Kitty, a sassy, grumpy cat who gets into all sorts of mischief. Each book is packed with interesting fonts, fun illustrations, offbeat humor, and an engaging story that will keep new readers turning the pages. Accompanied by Victoria Jamieson’s brilliant graphic artwork, When Stars Are Scattered is a remarkable true account of Omar’s childhood growing up in the camp, raising his little brother and dreaming of a better life for them both. A heartbreaking, hopeful, eye-opening must-read for all ages. 15. The Cardboard Kingdom. 4th Grade 5th Grade 6th Grade 7th Grade Fantasy Historical Fiction Horror Also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, Indiebound, Target, and 6. Invisible Emmie (Emmie & Friends) by Terri Libenson. “This is the story of two totally different girls—quiet, shy, artistic Emmie and popular, outgoing, athletic Katie—and how their lives unexpectedly intersect one day when an embarrassing note falls into the wrong hands.”. 7. New Picture Books, October 2023. Ten Word Tiny Tales to Inspire and Unsettle written by Joseph Coelho, illustrated by 21 Artists. MINI-STORIES. You’ve probably heard of six-word memoirs. Now, there are ten-words stories. At least in this book! Whimsical and imaginative, these are tiny stories captured in ten words paired with amazing, wild These are fun historical adventures with a bit of fantasy, too written by Mary Pope Osborne and illustrated by Sal Murdocca. Here are the books in the Magic Tree House series in order: -Dinosaurs Before Dark (#1) -The Knight at Dawn (#2) -Mummies in the Morning (#3) -Pirates Past Noon (#4) The books in this endearing new illustrated chapter book series make great K-2 read-alouds or independent reading options for new chapter book readers. The friendship between a boy and the monster who lives under his bed is definitely unconventional, but so sweet. Upper Elementary and Middle School Kids Books About Monsters 21. byI1v.

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