she really likes Junie B. Jones
she wants some new books to read, help me find some!
authors, titles, what ever is approiate for an 8 year old 3rd grader!
2006-08-20 11:14:07 · 15 answers · asked by Cap'n Donna 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Why not the Oz books they where wrote for her age. They are classic.
2006-08-20 11:20:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Louis Sachar:
Sideways Stories from the Wayside School
Wayside School is Falling Down
Wayside School Gets A Little Stranger
Holes
Judy Blume:
Freckle Juice
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Superfudge
Fudge-a-mania
Double Fudge
Otherwise Known as Sheila the Great
Beverly Cleary:
Beezus and Ramona
Ramona the Pest
Ramona the Brave
Ramona and her Father
Ramona and her Mother
Ramona Quimby age 8
Ramona Forever
Ramona's World
Roald Dahl:
James and the Giant Peach
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Matilda
The BFG
The Witches
Patricia MacLachlin:
Sarah Plain and Tall
Eleanor Coerr:
Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (a personal favorite)
Betty Bao Lord:
In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson
C.S. Lewis (Chronicles of Narnia, I would Recommend publication order vs. Chronological Order - They are only sold in Chronological order now, but have her read them in the original publication order):
The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe
Prince Caspian
Voyage of the Dawn Treader
The Silver Chair
The Horse and His Boy
The Magician's Nephew
The Last Battle
J.K. Rowling:
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and The Half Blood Prince
If her reading level is a little higher than her grade level I would also recommend
Katherine Paterson:
Bridge to Terabithia
Avi
The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle
2006-08-20 17:32:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I read Patricia Reilly Giff's books about Polk Street School (these are good for end of 2nd grade begining of 3rd grade), Judy Blume's books (Super Fudge, Blubber, Tales of 4th Grade Nothing, Otherwise Known as Shielah the Great), and Beverly Clearly books (Ramona books, Ellen Tibets, Socks). You could also try the Babysitters Club books by Ann M. Martin (the little sister books are easier than the regular books). You could also try the little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder (start with Little House in the Big Woods-it is the easiest and the first one). I also enjoyed the pee-wee scout books (though these may be for 2nd grade). Mrs. Piggle Wiggle books by Betty MacDonald are really funny.
2006-08-20 16:29:28 · answer #3 · answered by raz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Little House on the Prairie series by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Ramona series by Beverly Cleary (as well as her other books)
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Judy Moody series by Megan McDonald
http://www.judymoody.com/club_book_main.htm
Mrs. Piggle Wiggle series by Betty MacDonald
2006-08-21 04:12:50 · answer #4 · answered by laney_po 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Because of Wynn Dixie
Charlotte's Web
Betsy series by Carolyn Haywood
Ramona series by Beverly Cleary (I loved those as a kid)
Ginnie series by Catherine Woolley (out of print, but can get on amazon or ebay My fave as a kid was Ginnie and Her Juniors)
Nancy Drew series
Boxcar children series
Sugar Creek Gang series
anything by Carol Ryrie Brink
Strawberry Girl (Oprah's fave childhood book and one of mine)
Pollyanna by Eleanor Porter (still one of my all time faves)
Morgan and Ewe (or any other Serendipity book)
2006-08-20 16:53:01 · answer #5 · answered by Puff 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupery is sure to enchant.
Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson
Tolkien's The Lord of the Rings which he originally wrote for his own children.
Good Luck
2006-08-20 14:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by flugelberry 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hmmmm, I remember reading The Enchanted Forest, The Wishing Chair,Rumpelstiltskin, and more Enid Blython books(hope I got the name correctly).They're fun. Visit a bookstore near you and scan the shelves. Believe me, you'll find so many.
2006-08-20 13:21:48 · answer #7 · answered by klay 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had the entire Anne of Green Gables boxed set when I was around that age. Very good books, and the movies are great as well!
2006-08-20 12:31:56 · answer #8 · answered by Nicki Lee 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Harry Potter.
2006-08-20 11:21:11 · answer #9 · answered by ligoneskiing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Roald Dahl is great and age appropriate. Best wishes
Here's a link to a site that sells them super cheap http://www.alibris.com/search/books/author/Dahl,%20Roald
2006-08-20 14:20:46 · answer #10 · answered by colorist 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋