Suggested Reading Book List for Third Graders
3rd grade reading books for children aged viii-9
Books for grade 3 – this list of books for grade three children has been carefully compiled by teachers and librarians to entreatment to elementary school children aged viii-9. Authors include Dick King-Smith, Roald Dahl, Judy Blume, and Cornelia Funke. There is a range of easier short stories and more challenging chapter books that are ideal to share aloud or read independently for the first time. This list of 3rd grade reading recommendations was last edited on
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Books for Form 3 – our recommendations
Night Emperor and Other Poems of the Night past Joyce Sidman
An evocative collection of poems that depict dusk to darkness to moonlight to dawn – and everything that happens beyond our optics while we are asleep. A dandy book to read with a course, and useful to spark imaginative ideas for children's artistic writing.
Babe by Dick Rex-Smith
The classic heart-warming story of a pig who learns how to herd sheep, which was turned into the blockbuster moving picture 'Babe'. An platonic reading volume for the get-go of tertiary grade.
The Adventures of Paddington by Michael Bond
Paddington Bear arrives from far away Republic of peru and takes over the lives of the Chocolate-brown family when they meet at Paddington station. Archetype, timeless and swell fun.
The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall
The Penderwick children embark on heady adventures in this classic children's serial fix in Massachusetts. Ideal for imaginative third-grade children to get hooked on.
The World According to Humphrey by Betty Birney
Humphrey is an inquisitive and clever homeroom hamster who listens to everything. Soon he understanding reading and writing and joins in class. But can he outwit the evil teacher, Mrs Brisbane?
Bad to the Bone past Lucy Nolan
'Hither Kitty Kitty' is a scheming cat that lives next door and 'Down Girl' is the family dog and hero of the story. Great fun and ideal for reluctant 9 yr old readers.
The Magic Thief by Sarah Prineas
Set in a fantasy world of spells and wizards, Conn finds himself thrown into adventures and solving mysteries. Heady and fast-paced.
Crenshaw past Katherine Applegate
Crenshaw is more than than Jackson'southward imaginary cat friend – he might be able to salvage the day and prove Jackson how to solve all his issues. Touching and thoughtful, this book is ideal as a third grade course reader.
The Man Who Walked Between The Towers past Mordicai Gerstein
The captivating motion picture volume story of Frenchman Phillippe Petit who walked a tightrope between the twin towers of the Earth Trade Eye in New York in 1974. A jaw-dropping story and as inspiring illustrations.
Each Kindness by Jacqueline Woodson
An emotional and thought-provoking book about the effects of bullying told through free verse and touching artwork. A really proficient choice to employ with grade 3 classes.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid past Jeff Kinney
A must-take book for any third and fourth form library. Highly entertaining with fun comic-style illustrations and excellent for motivating tertiary class children who don't like to read.
Big Nate by Lincoln Pierce
Fun comic style adventure stories almost Nate – and his life at home and at schoolhouse. Perfect for children who liked Diary of a Wimpy Kid, and platonic for less enthusiastic readers.
Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Wayside School is a place where things get horribly incorrect, often with hysterically funny consequences – especially on the thirteenth floor. Very funny and platonic for 8 and 9 yr olds.
Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black
A thrilling fantasy series in which Jared, Simon and Mallory set off on adventures and solve mysteries in a gripping world of fairies and long-forgotten secrets. A more challenging 3rd grade read.
The Familiars past Adam Jay Epstein
Alwyn the cat has magic powers in this book set up in a world of witches and wizards. Just volition he be powerful enough to save his friends when they are captured past an evil queen?
The Twits by Roald Dahl
Mr and Mrs Twit are a revolting couple. They olfactory property, they're vile and they play nasty jokes on each other. But the Muggle-Wumps, the house pets, finally determine to put a stop to the Twits' tricks in this extremely funny book with short chapters.
Alvin Ho past Lenore Look
If your kid is a fan of Diary of a Wimpy Kid, they are leap to bask this story well-nigh Alvin who is scared of everything, hates school, hates girls and longs to be a superhero.
Henry's Freedom Box by Ellen Levine
Henry doesn't know how old he is or when his birthday is. Born into slavery he longs for freedom, and one day, he seizes his chance.
Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
An African folktale near two very unlike sisters who both dream of marrying the king. Volition the rex selection the scheming selfish sister or the kind-hearted sister?
Tales of a 4th Form Nothing by Judy Blume
Everyone thinks Fudge is the perfect kid, except his older blood brother Peter, who knows what he's really similar and what he gets away with. How tin Peter make his parents notice him more? Very funny and a great piece of cake read for third and 4th class children.
The Fable of Potato Potato by Eoin Colfer
When Will's mother decides to ship him to the library he's terrified of the librarian – Murphy Murphy – rumored to have a huge white potato powered gun to shoot children who misbehave. Only slowly Will discovers the library is a groovy place. Dandy for reluctant readers.
Piddling Wolf'south Book of Badness past Ian Whybrow
A very funny story about Little Wolf, his uncle Bigbad and a schoolhouse where he has to learn the nine rules of badness. A corking book to read aloud.
Canned by Alex Shearer
Fergal collects grocery cans with no labels. When his female parent decides he has too many, she tells him he must open i earlier he adds any more to his collection. Merely at that place are some nasty surprises inside the cans he opens and Fergal is determined to find out who is responsible.
Poppy by Avi
In this stunningly well-illustrated fable, Poppy, a tiny mouse, faces the bullying owl Mr Ocax in a perilous quest in search of a better home and more food for her family unit. A great volume to read with your 3rd form child.
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs Basil Due east Frankweiler by E L Konigsburg
When Claudia decides to run away, she doesn't want to get just anywhere, and then she picks the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Along with her younger brother, she is fatigued into a mystery when a cute statue is perhaps not all that is seems.
Ghost Hunters past Cornelia Funke
9-twelvemonth-old Tom'due south grandma'south best friend is the world's best ghost hunter, and with her help, Tom tracks down some seriously revolting ghosts. Very funny and platonic for reluctant readers in the third class.
Fantastic Mr. Fox past Roald Dahl
Nasty farmers Boggis, Bunce and Bean have joined forces to endeavor and catch clever Mr. Fox and his family. Just Mr. Fox has a cunning program to escape them. Will information technology piece of work? Very funny and ideal to read aloud in grade 3.
Muggie Maggie by Beverly Cleary
Maggie refuses to practise cursive handwriting. Why should she? What's the point? Merely that presently changes when she wants to spy on her teacher's handwriting…
The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
The Alden children make a home in an old boxcar, and in doing so find a grandfather and begin a series of adventures solving mysteries. A archetype fix of stories which volition appeal to viii and ix-yr-olds.
The Chocolate Affect by Patrick Catling
John discovers he has a magic gift. Everything he touches turns to chocolate. At first, this is great, but shortly he begins to regret his new power. Ideal for tertiary form reluctant readers, particularly boys.
Amelia Bedelia past Peggy Parrish & Fritz Seibel
Amelia Bedelia is a very good girl does who does exactly what she'south told. Except, because she takes everything absolutely literally, this often has hilarious results. Slap-up to read aloud in groups.
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
Three unlikely friends, Despereaux the mouse, Roscuro the rat, Pea the princess and Miggery Sow a slave daughter set off on an epic quest to discover their destinies despite many dangers. A archetype short chapter book perfect for emerging readers.
James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl
James is sent to live with his two evil aunts after his parents are unexpectedly eaten past a wild Rhinoceros. Just when he thinks things can't become any worse, a chance encounter with magic, and a peach that grows and grows, finds him escaping in a hugely imaginative and funny run a risk that volition appeal to younger readers in the tertiary course.
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