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Fiction Reading Lists Early Chapter Books - great books for independent readers in the 5 - 7 age range or as family read-alouds Amber Brown series by Paula Danziger Amber's parents are divorced and life isn't always easy living between two homes. Andrew Lost series by J.C. Greenburg Accidentally shrunk down to miniature size, follow Andrew on gross adventures full of scientific discovery as he tries to make it back to full size. Dragon Slayers Academy series by Kate McMullan Fantasy adventure for newly independent readers, along the lines of a school of magic story line but full of bad jokes and no violence. Horse Diaries series from Random House Read about "life from behind the mane". Each title is told from a different horse's point of view, showcasing each animal's unique history and traits. Jigsaw Jones Mystery series by James Preller A younger and more modern-day Encyclopedia Brown type character who has a knack for solving "crimes". Lily Quench series by Natalie Jones A fun series set in medieval times and full of dragons and a girl hero! The Magic Elements Quartet by Mallory Loehr Go on a mythical adventure with this trio of friends. Magic Tree House series by Mary Pope Osborne A wonderfully wholesome time traveling brother and sister who embark on historical journeys to solve mini-mysteries. Maximum Boy series by Dan Greenburg The accidental, 10-year old superhero whose kryptonite is math. Nancy Drew Notebook series by Carolyn Keene Meet Nancy Drew back when she was in 3rd grade and just beginning to learn the tricks of the sleuthing trade. Rainbow Magic series by Daisy Meadows Seven colorful fairy sisters who have all kinds of adventures together. Ramona series by Beverly Cleary The classic stories of Ramona and her sister Beezus, Henry Huggins and his dog. Riverside Kids by Johanna Hurwitz Time Warp Trio series by Jon Scieszka Books that blend historical fact with head-butting boy humor. Weird Planet series by Dan Greenburg The Zack Files series by Dan Greenburg A spoof on sci/fi and horror stories.     Chapter Book Series for Middle Elementary Age A to Z Mysteries series by Ron Roy Exactly 26 mysteries to solve in this favorite series. American Girl series Follow the historical lives of Felicity, Addy, Kit, Josefina and the other American Girls. Chet Gecko Mystery series by Bruce Hale If you like stereotypical mysteries, the Chet's your man, with lots of play on words (like To Grill a Mockingbird) and silly asides. Disney Fairies series Half Magic and other books by Edgar Eager Before JK Rowling, there was Edgar Eager - author of these delightful books that weave magic and mayhem with unsuspecting folks in everyday life. Hoot and other books by Carl Hiaasen Environmental mysteries from Newberry award winning author Carl Hiaasen. Island of the Aunts and other books by Eva Ibbotson Wonderfully appealing books for kids who never feel like they quite fit in to the world or the families they live in. The Magic School Bus Chapter Book series by Joanna Cole The ever-popular Magic School Bus TV show and picture book series now in an easy-to-read chapter book filled full of fun science facts. Oz Books by Frank Baum Journey to the magical land of Oz as you read through the 16 books that make up this series. Pony Pals series by Jeanne Betancourt Life is always an adventure when your parents are vets and you have a pony of your own. Secrets of Droon series by Tony Abbott Transported through a secret staircase, three friends discover the secrets of Droon and the evil that lurks there.

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