Do you know of any good chapter books for children that have lots of suspense?

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I am a reading teacher for K-5 in a small school. I help the struggling readers. Recently my 5th grade class read Number the Stars by Lois Lowry. I had a student that has refused to read all year that read this book in 3 days and made a high grade on the final test. I now know that her problem isn't that she can't read, but that she has to enjoy what she is reading. Does anyone know of any books that are written in the way that Number the Stars is written? Lots of cliffhangers, and suspense in the book. I have given her another book that I think is good, Jacob's Rescue, but she hasn't started it yet. I really want her to keep reading so I would appreciate suggestions.

Answer 1

Children of Droon

Answer 2

The Legend of the Wandering King by Laura Gallego Garcia is great. I thought it was one of the best books of 2005 even if the award committees overlooked it...it is very exciting and it has an exotic setting.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan. Another 2005 selection. One of my favorites. It is a modern-day fantasy. A young boy, fifth or sixth grade, discovers one summer that he is actually half-god. His father is Poseidon. Anyway, the Greek gods are alive and well and living in the U.S. It is very FUNNY and very exciting.

The Giver by Lois Lowry might be a good choice. Some people love that book and really respond to it. Others hate it. But that goes for all books really.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
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The Hobbit by Tolkien might be of interest if the reader has declared an interest in fantasy. Otherwise they might find the books boring. (I didn't though).

The Devil's Arithmetic by Jane Yolen is another Holocaust titles for that age group which she might enjoy.

You might want to just sit down with him/her and discuss what his/her interests are and then see where you can go from there. History. Fantasy. Realistic. Action. Science Fiction. Animals. etc. Perhaps a preference for sad or happy endings as well.

Answer 3

Harry Potter may be a bit too much for her. However, there is a similar series Charlie Bone. There are, I believe, five books in the series and can probably be found (at least the first four) in the local library. They are somewhat long but the letters are big and so it's not really as long as it may appear. Very easy to read for the most part too. Good luck with your attempts here!

Answer 4

Ella Enchanted is a book that I always liked but if she's not a fantasy reader then that's not for her. The Chronicles of Narnia are pretty good and lots of Lois Lowry's other books are good like The Giver, for instance.

Answer 5

When I was in 5th grade our teacher read us Where the Red Fern Grows. I thought it was an amazing book but it had a sad ending. I still read it about once a year. I also liked Judy Blume books and the ones about Ramona Qwimby and Fudge.

Answer 6

The Alex Rider seiries by Anthony Horowitz

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Answer 8

A series of unfortunate events. it helps the student with unfamiliar phrases and words.

Answer 9

the ooooold boxcar children books.