Washington County Library
Juvenile Fiction
For children in grades 2-6, books divided into sections or chapters; each chapter has a title or number. Chapter books for beginning readers have short chapters, paragraphs and pictures. Chapter books for older readers have longer chapters and paragraphs, with very few pictures.
Books for younger readers:
Arthur and the nerves of steal by Stephen Krensky
Arthur's friend Buster wants a new "Cyber Toy" so badly, he drops it into Arthur's backpack at the drugstore. Feeling guilty, he confesses to Arthur and the boys try and return the popular toy before anyone finds out.
The case of the stolen baseball cards by James Preller
(Series: Jigsaw Jones mystery, #5)
Eddie brought his baseball cards to school and now they are missing! Jigsaw and Mila "step up to the plate" to solve yet another mystery. This is one of many from the Jigsaw Jones series.
The courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
An eight-year-old girl finds courage to go alone with her father to build a new home in the Connecticut wilderness, and to stay with the Indians when her father goes back to bring the rest of the family.
Ghost dog by Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey
(Series: Barkley's school for dogs, #4)
"Boo! The dogs at Barkley's School for Dogs are spooked! Toys and treats are disappearing from the schoolyard – a ghost may be the reason! Is Woodrow right about the legend of the ghost dog?" (from book back cover)
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry Eccentric Gooney Bird Greene, new second grader at Watertower Elementary School, shares seemingly unbelievable stories with her new classmates. She captivates her classmates with wild tales such as how she came from China on a flying carpet and how she got such an unusual name! Her fellow classmates learn that everyone has a story to tell.
Horrible Harry and the dragon war by Suzy Kline Harry and his friend Song Lee have a "falling out" when they disagree over a dragon assignment. Another classmate finds information that proves that they are both right: dragons are fearsome in Western traditions and gentle in Eastern traditions.
Junie B., first grader : cheater pants by Barbara Park In this beginning chapter book, Junie B. deals with the issue of cheating, after getting caught copying a homework assignment. Humorous plot and comical drawings. One of several in this popular Junie B. Jones series.
Mercy Watson to the rescue by Kate DiCamillo
After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, all three awaken with the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.
Ralph S. Mouse by Beverly Cleary Ralph, mischievous mouse and lover of fast cars and motorcycles, must leave his home at the Mountain Inn. Seeking safety, he goes to school with his human friend, Ryan, and helps him make peace with another boy.
Season of the sandstorms by Mary Pope Osborne This is the most recent in the popular Magic Tree House series. Jack and Annie travel back in time to a desert in the Middle East. They meet a Bedouin tribe and learn about the way they live.
Space case by Carolyn Keene Nancy and her friends are excited about a contest at McCormick's Grocery store. The kid who guesses the number of jelly beans in a jar wins a trip to space camp! When the jelly-bean jar disappears, Nancy uses her detective skills to solve another mystery.
Stink: the incredible shrinking kidby Megan McDonald The shortest kid in second grade, James Moody, also known as Stink, learns all about the shortest president of the United States, James Madison, when they celebrate President's Day at school.
Books for older readers
Amber Brown is green with envy by Paula Danziger Amber Brown is experiencing a lot of changes in her life. Her mother is remarrying and Amber is asked to help the family decide whether to move to a new home with a swimming pool in a different town or a new "boring" house in a nearby neighborhood. Amber Brown deals with emotions that many kids her age experience.
The case of the gasping garbage by Michele Torrey
Fourth-graders Drake Doyle and Nell Fossey combine their detective and scientific investigation skills to solve a variety of cases, involving a noisy garbage can, endangered frogs, a stuck truck, and a mysterious love letter. Includes a section of scientific experiments and activities.
Charlie and the chocolate factory by Roald Dahl
Charlie is one of five lucky children who win a tour to Mr. Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory.
The curse of the Cheese Pyramid by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton goes to the Cheese Pyramid in Egypt to learn the secret of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Mouse World.
Dear Mr. Henshaw by Beverly Cleary
Ten year old Leigh writes letters to his favorite author, revealing his everyday problems at home and school.
Encyclopedia Brown: boy detective by Donald Sobol
Fifth-grader "Encyclopedia" Leroy Brown solve ten mysteries and, by putting the solutions in the back of the book, challenges the reader to also solve the mysteries.
Fries alive by David Baldacci
While competing with a rival restaurant for the winning float in the Founder's Day Parade, nine-year-old Freddy Funkhouser constructs a batch of animated French fries in his secret laboratory that come to life after receiving an enormous jolt of electricity.
The ghost of Fossil Glen by Cynthia DeFelice
Allie is convinced that the ghost asking for her help is something real, not imagined.
The invisible day by Marthe Jocelyn
Ten year-old Billie finds a bag of makeup in Central Park. When she uses it she becomes invisible and her adventure begins.
The jade monkey by Judy Katschke
(Series: Jackie Chan adventures, #11)
Eleven-year-old Jade joins her Uncle Jackie in an adventure fighting an evil group that wants to own a magic talisman.
Jake Drake, bully buster by Andrew Clements Jake Drake, fourth grader, reflects on his life as a perfect bully-magnet. Ever since he was a three year old at Miss Lulu's Dainty Diaper Day Care Center, Jake had to deal with bullies. That changed in second grade, when Jake was assigned to work with "SuperBully" Link Baxter on a school project.
Knights of the kitchen table by Jon Scieszka
Accidental time travelers Fred, Sam and Joe find themselves battling knights in the time of King Arthur.
Mick Harte was here by Barbara Park
Phoebe looks back on the tragic bicycle accident of her younger brother Mick
Mrs. Frisby and the rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien Mrs. Frisby, a widowed mouse with four small children, looks to the mysterious rats of Nimh to help save her family.
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty McDonald The eccentric Mrs. Piggle Wiggle offers quirky parenting "tips" for disease like Won't-Put-Away-Toys-itis and Answerbackism.
Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren A peculiar young girl living in a house with her horse and monkey turns everyday events into humorous adventures.
Ramona's world by Beverly Cleary
Ramona Quinby discovers that 4th grade isn't turning out the way she had hoped! Her teacher wants her to improve her spelling, she must be a good role model for her baby sister Roberta, and her mom wants her to spend more time with her "super-perfect" older sister. The story concludes with Ramona's 10th birthday, or "zeroteenth" as she is pleased to note.
The secret of platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson
Odge Gribble embarks on a fantastical journey with three friends through a magical tunnel in an effort to rescue the King and Queen's son.
With the dinosaurs by J. C. Greenburg
(Series: Andrew lost, #11)
When Beeper accidentally releases the escape hatch to the Time-A-Tron, the time travelers must protect themselves from the world's most fearsome creature, the Tyrannosurus rex.
The year of Miss Agnes by Kirkpatrick Hill Ten-year-old "Fred" (Fredricka) narrates this story about Miss Agnes, the new school teacher who has come to live in her Alaskan village in 1948. Miss Agnes is different from previous teachers. She wears pants, plays opera music, teaches the students about their land and culture, and learns sign language so that Fred's deaf sister can attend school.
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