Great Reads: 2nd thru 3rd grade | Elmwood Park Public Library

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On her way to Grandma's house, Little Red meets a wolf. Which might scare some little girls. But not this little girl. She knows just what the wolf is up to, and she's not going to let him get away with it.

2) The undefeated

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Alexander, Kwame

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"The Newbery Award-winning author of The Crossover pens an ode to black American triumph and tribulation, with art from a two-time Caldecott Honoree. Originally performed for ESPN's The Undefeated, this poem is a love letter to black life in the United States. It highlights the unspeakable trauma of slavery, the faith and fire of the civil rights movement, and the grit, passion, and perseverance of some of the world's greatest heroes. The text is...

3) Sticks and stones

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Polacco, Patricia

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When Patricia starts at a new school she quickly becomes fast friends with fellow outcasts Thom and Ravanne and together they find a way to silence the school bully and his toadies.

4) Jabberwocky

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Carroll, Lewis

Series

Visions in poetry

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The classic nonsense poem taken from "Through the Looking Glass" is illustrated with a father and son in modern dress.

5) Meet Yasmin!

Author

Faruqi, Saadia

Series

Yasmin

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In this compilation of four separately published books, Pakistani American second grader Yasmin learns to cope with the small problems of school and home, while gaining confidence in her own skills and creative abilities.

6) Rocky Zang in the amazing Mr. Magic

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McDonald, Megan

Series

Judy Moody and friends

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Rocky is perfecting the tricks for his magic show when Judy Moody offers to be his assistant. Rocky agrees, but it turns out that Judy -- or Stella the Spectacular as she calls herself -- is the most UN-spectacular assistant ever. When she gets ketchup all over the magic rabbit, the Amazing Mr. Magic has had enough! Is Rocky's magic good enough to mend his and Judy's friendship?

7) The big secret

Author

Pearl, Alexa

Series

Tales of Sasha volume 1

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"In the Tales of Sasha series debut, Sasha discovers that she really isn't like the other horses in her valley when wings sprout from her back and she soars through the air!"--

8) Eva's treetop festival

Author

Elliott, Rebecca

Series

Owl diaries volume 1

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Having a Bloomtastic Festival at school to celebrate spring is a great idea--but Eva Wingdale, a young owl, discovers that it is also a lot of work, and there is nothing wrong with asking her friends for help.

9) Humphrey's really wheely racing day

Author

Birney, Betty G

Series

Humphrey's tiny tales volume 1

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"Humphrey's home in Room 26 has a big comfy cage with a wheel perfect for spinning and even a ball to roll in. But now that Humphrey has had a chance to drive his friend's hamster car, he decides he wants one of his own. Could a really wheely surprise be in his future?"--

10) Rise of the earth dragon

Author

West, Tracey

Series

Dragon masters volume 1

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Eight-year-old Drake is snatched up by the King's soldiers and taken to the castle where he is told by the wizard Griffith that he has been chosen to be a Dragon Master like Ana, Rori, and Bo--and his first task will be to discover whether his dragon, Worm, has any special powers.

11) Amy and the missing puppy

Author

Barkley, Callie

Series

Critter club volume 1

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During Spring Break, mystery lover Amy looks for clues to the disappearance of wealthy Ms. Sullivan's Saint Bernard puppy.

12) Wayside School beneath the cloud of doom

Author

Sachar, Loui

Series

Wayside School volume 6

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"For the first time in twenty-five years, Wayside School is back in session in this brand-new, fourth installment in the perennially beloved and bestselling series by Newbery Medal-winning author Louis Sachar. Welcome back to Wayside School! Your favorite students and teachers are all here. That includes Sharie, who loves her striped-and-spotted umbrella more than anything; Kathy, who has a bad case of oppositosis; Jason, who has to read the longest...

13) Pooches of power!

Author

Stephens, Sarah

Series

DC Super-Pets!

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14) Daisy Dreamer and the totally true imaginary friend

Author

Anna, Holly

Series

Daisy Dreamer volume 1

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"In the first book of the Daisy Dreamer series, 7-year-old Daisy Dreamer learns that everything she's ever imagined or drawn is all real! She meets her totally true imaginary friend, Posey, who invites Daisy to explore the extraordinary world filled with all the things she's always daydreamed about"--

15) The infamous Ratsos

Author

LaReau, Kara

Series

Ratso Brothers volume 1

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Rat brothers Louie and Ralphie Ratso try to prove they can be as rough and tough as their father in the Big City, but every time they try to show how tough they are, they end up accidentally doing good deeds instead.

16) The new kid

Author

Newton, A. I

Series

Alien next door volume 1

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While his scientist-parents study Earth, second-grader Zeke tries to fit in but Harris, a classmate, notices his abilities and sets out to prove Zeke is an alien.

17) The haunted house next door

Author

Miedoso, Andres

Series

Desmond Cole ghost patrol volume 1

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When supernatural things start happening in the house timid Andres and his parents just moved into, next-door-neighbor Desmond Cole, eight, comes to the rescue.

18) Sea view star

Author

Bovis, Ali

Series

Sylvie volume 1

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"Sylvie can't wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Day project, but when her frenemy, Camilla, and Sylvie's foster puppy create obstacles along the way, Sylvie discovers there is more than one way to make a difference"--Page [4] of cover.

19) Bad kitty gets a bath

Author

Bruel, Nick

Series

Bad Kitty (Chapter books) volume 1

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Takes a humorous look at the normal way cats bathe, why it is inappropriate for humans to bathe that way, and the challenges of trying to give a cat a real bath with soap and water. Includes fun facts, glossary, and other information.

20) Mia Mayhem is a superhero!

Author

West, Kara

Series

Mia Mayhem volume 1

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Eight-year-old Mia Macarooney is delighted to learn she is from a family of superheroes, but her acceptance into the Program for In Training Superheroes requires she take a placement exam.