Third Grade Reading List from education.com
Fog Magic by Julia L. Sauer
Greta loves the fog and senses something magical about it, which leads her on a time-traveling adventure. This book is a classic, and its blend of reality and magic make it a great introduction to fantasy. Recommended by Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver, CO.
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
A group of children decide they should be orphans, as in so many classic tales, while the parents have ideas of their own based on Hansel and Gretel. This is a hilarious homage to so many classic tales. Recommended by Powell’s Books, Portland, OR.
Barnstormers Game 3: Three Kids, a Villain, and Great Balls of Fire by Phil Bildner and Loren Long
Griffith, Ruby and their mother continue to travel with the Travelin’ Nine baseball team. Chicago is the setting for game three and for a confrontation with the evil Chancellor who seeks possession of the siblings’ magic baseball. Recommended by Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City, IA.
Polkabats & Octopus Slacks by Calef Brown
These 14 poems may just be the funniest you've ever read. If it's off-the-wall slapstick and silly pictures that get you giggling, then try these! Recommended by 57th Street Books, Chicago, IL.
The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye
An ordinary princess runs away from home to experience everyday life, and learns a lot about herself in the process. Recommended by Linden Tree Children’s Recordings and Books, Los Altos, CA.
The Dragon Slayers Academy (series) by Kate McMullen
Laugh out loud funny, these books are perfect for boys who like to laugh. Every dragon has its weakness; the dragon hunter just needs to discover the secret. Wiglaf and Eric (Erica in disguise) discover that their dragon’s Achilles Heel is Knock-knock jokes.Very silly, funny, and adventurous, this series is a great find. Recommended by Kepler’s Bookstore, Menlo Park, CA.
Greta loves the fog and senses something magical about it, which leads her on a time-traveling adventure. This book is a classic, and its blend of reality and magic make it a great introduction to fantasy. Recommended by Tattered Cover Book Store, Denver, CO.
The Willoughbys by Lois Lowry
A group of children decide they should be orphans, as in so many classic tales, while the parents have ideas of their own based on Hansel and Gretel. This is a hilarious homage to so many classic tales. Recommended by Powell’s Books, Portland, OR.
Barnstormers Game 3: Three Kids, a Villain, and Great Balls of Fire by Phil Bildner and Loren Long
Griffith, Ruby and their mother continue to travel with the Travelin’ Nine baseball team. Chicago is the setting for game three and for a confrontation with the evil Chancellor who seeks possession of the siblings’ magic baseball. Recommended by Prairie Lights Books, Iowa City, IA.
Polkabats & Octopus Slacks by Calef Brown
These 14 poems may just be the funniest you've ever read. If it's off-the-wall slapstick and silly pictures that get you giggling, then try these! Recommended by 57th Street Books, Chicago, IL.
The Ordinary Princess by M. M. Kaye
An ordinary princess runs away from home to experience everyday life, and learns a lot about herself in the process. Recommended by Linden Tree Children’s Recordings and Books, Los Altos, CA.
The Dragon Slayers Academy (series) by Kate McMullen
Laugh out loud funny, these books are perfect for boys who like to laugh. Every dragon has its weakness; the dragon hunter just needs to discover the secret. Wiglaf and Eric (Erica in disguise) discover that their dragon’s Achilles Heel is Knock-knock jokes.Very silly, funny, and adventurous, this series is a great find. Recommended by Kepler’s Bookstore, Menlo Park, CA.
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