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Chapter Books

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The newest recommendations are at the top. Ratings: 5 = The best book ever

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying by Barbara Park / Rating: 5

Ashley, a second grader says, "Junie B. Jones went to the store with her mom and then she saw her teacher. Junie B. Jones was spying on her and the next day she went to school with her secret. Her friend told her that if you keep a secret too long your head will explode. Then Junie B. ran all the way to the nurse and said, "My head is going to explode!" The nurse brought her to the principal. The principal called Mrs. Jones and they talked it out."

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Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown / Rating: 4

4M and 4A say, "What if you woke up and you were flat? Would you like being flat? Think of all the things you could do. This book is about a boy named Stanley who got flattened by a bulletin board. One day he even became a kite for his little brother. Stanley was able to help people and became really famous. He dressed up as a shepherdess to solve a crime in an art museum. He got mailed across the U.S. in an envelope. Read this book to find out about Flat Stanley's other adventures. What's special about this book is that Stanley's flat and he can do stuff that normal people can't do and Stanley learns that good things don't last forever."

4V and 4S say, "Can you believe it?! This is a great book about a boy named Stanley who became flattened by a bulletin board and has an outrageously jealous brother. He was so thin he could be mailed across the country to visit his friend. Will he get caught by security, or will he succeed on his journey? He flew as a kite, and saved a museum filled with art dressed up as Little Bo Peep. This humorous story brings you falling to the ground with laughter. Every page of Flat Stanley's adventure is filled with unforgettable humor. If you want to find more out about this story read the book.

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Soup for President by Robert Newton Peck

Madison, a fourth grader says, "This book is about Soup and his best friend, Rob. They are running for president against the girl that Rob loves. Now he is stuck between voting for them. It is a very, very funny book."

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Best Nest by Dr. Seuss

Megan, a kindergartener says, "This book is about a funny bird who looks for a new house. The book is special because the guys house they want to get is a bell and the rope chimed and they bumped their heads."

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Fractured Fairy Tales by A.J. Jacobs

Sarah, a 4th grader says, "This is a book filled with laughing gas and will make you scream with laughter. It is all about fairy tales ... gone wrong! Is Pinnochio a puppet or a movie star? Who's heard of bewitched chickens? Is there a bride and groom or a gride and a broom? This book makes you really joyful to read. It encourages you to read the stories over and over and over! It is an Accelerated Reader book too! For me, I've read this book three times!

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Holes by Louis Sachar

Savanna, a fifth grader says, "This book is about a kid named Stanley. He has a cursed family so many things go wrong. Shoes fall from the sky (Not really, but to find out how they fell, read the book). And he is accused of stealing them. He has a choice to either go to Camp Green Lake or go to jail. Of course he picks Camp Green Lake. Many things go wrong there but destiny disguises itself. The book is special because it is better than the movie."

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Lefacadio by Shel Silverstein

Suzana, a visitor from the American School of Rio de Janeiro, says, "A lion who is very funny kills hunters. One day he goes to the city. He goes to the circus as Lafadio the Great. He became very famous because he blew 252 balloons in one second. He started to become more human. A very funny book!

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My Brother, Ant by Betsy Byars

3rd grader Briana says, "This book is about Ant and his big brother. This book has different stories. One of the stories is when Ant draws on his big brother's homework sheet. Ant's brother gets the blame. I like this book a lot. It makes this book special because the author, Betsy Byars, makes people laugh, giggle, and smile. I recommend this book because it is funny!"

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Berenstain Bears and the New Girl in Town? by Stan and Jan Berenstain

5th grader Amy says, "This story tells how Brother falls in love with the new girl that is in town. He's forbidden to see her but then does and he really wants to go steady with her. It's funny to see how their relationships work compared to ours in fifth grade. But, we all know how rumors are in this school!"

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Marvin Redpost is he a girl? by Louis Sachar

2nd grader Daniel says, "This book is about Marvin and how he turned into his sister when he was washing his hands. It's a mystery and I like mysteries."

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Captain Underpants and the Talking Toilets by Dav Pilkey

2nd grader Aaron says, "Captain Underpants is out to save the world by getting rid of the toilets. George and Harold put their made up story into Melvi Sneedly's Patsy 2000. The Patsy 2000 turned anything you put into it to life! POW out came the talking toilets to rule the world! If you want to know if Captain Underpants saves the world then read this book!"

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Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey

2nd grader Joe says, "This series is about a principal who turns into a super weird super hero! I liked it because it is funny."

4th grader Scott says, "The main character wears underwear and fights bad guys. It is a funny book."

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Chapter books are found in the FICTION section of our LMC. 
They all have a capital FIC on their spine label above the first three letters of the author's last name. 
Like this:

FIC
NAM

Once students become pretty good readers, chapter books are for them. This is where your imagination really kicks in and a well written story brings fantasy to life.

Clow Kids rave about these REALLY GOOD chapter books!