Friday, August 28, 2015

Part Two: Mysteries, Realistic Fiction, and Animal Characters

















Kenah, Katherine. Best Seat in Second Grade (J)

Sam's favorite thing about second grade is the class pet, a hamster named George Washington, so when the class goes on a field trip to a science museum, Sam cannot resist bringing George along. (Mackin)






Clements, Andrew. Jake Drake: Bully Buster. (M)

When Jake Drake is targeted by bullies, he must come up with  a brilliant plan to stop them.






Kerrin, Jessica Scott. Martin Bridge: Out of Orbit! (M)

In the first story, Martin and his friends hold a school parade to draw attention to the school's need for crosswalks. Next, Martin meets his favorite comic book illustrator. (Mackin)Kline, Suzy. 








Warner, Sally. EllRay Jakes is NOT a Chicken! (O)Eight-year-old EllRay's father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, but not defending himself against Jared, the class bully, proves to be a real challenge.







Applegate, Katherine. Rosco Riley Rules: Never Glue Your Friends To Chairs (L/M)

When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue. (Mackin)



Cameron, Ann. The Stories Julian Tells. (N)

Relates episodes in seven-year-old Julian's life which include getting into trouble with his younger brother Huey, planting a garden, what he did to try to grow taller, losing a tooth, and finding a new friend. (Mackin)




Sachar, Louis. Marvin Redpost: Kidnapped at Birth? (M)

Red-haired Marvin is convinced that the reason he looks different from the rest of his family is that he is really the lost prince of Shampoon. Much to his surprise, his friends and his family believe him!






Giff, Patricia Reilly. The Polk Street School: The Beast In Ms. Rooney's Room (M)
It's September again.What does it mean for Richard "Beast" Best to be left back? It means being teased by his old friends while he's stuck facing the same old teacher in the same old classroom. He even has to take a special reading class with "babies" like Emily Arrow and Matthew Jackson. But with the help of Mrs. Paris, the reading teacher, Beast starts to enjoy reading and just might find a way to help the second grade win the school banner for best class. (Goodreads)

Myracle, Lauren. Life of Ty. (M/N)

Ty is having a hard time at home with a new baby sister hoarding all his mother's time and attention. Not sure how to deal with his feelings, Ty begins misbehaving. On a field trip to an aquarium, Ty actually steals a penguin, determined to bring it home with him. (Mackin)






Green, D.L. Zeke Meeks vs. The Terrifying TV Turnoff Week (L)

It is Television-Turnoff Week, and Zeke and his friends are wondering what they will do with their time without their favorite programs and video games. (Mackin)






Adderson, Caroline. Jasper John Dooley: Star of the Week (L)

Finally, it is Jasper John Dooley's turn to be Star of the Week in his classroom, but things don't go like he thought they would. His best friend Ori derails his show and tell by getting the class interested in his new baby sitter, not Jasper. The week is lost from there, but Jasper may just be able to become a star again by Friday, if his plan works. (Mackin)




Jacobson, Jennifer R. Andy Shane (K)


Andy Shane is a quiet, thoughtful guy who has to stand up to his (usually) friend, the very very bossy Dolores Starbuckle. In this book, Andy Shane and Dolores Starbuckle both pick Egypt for the school's Culture Fair project. Dolores suggests that they work together but Andy is not eager to work with such a bossy girl until Dolores does something to change his mind. (Mackin)




Klein, Abby. Ready, Freddy! (L)


Unhappy to be the only one in his class who still has not lost a tooth, first-grader Freddy tries to find a way to expedite matters but then is faced with another problem. (Mackin)






Kline, Suzy. Horrible Harry (L)

The classroom adventures of Harry and his classmates Sidney, Song Lee, Mary, Ida, and Dexter, seen through the eyes of his best friend Doug. 

































































Warner, Sally. EllRay Jakes is NOT a Chicken! (O)
Eight-year-old EllRay's father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, but not defending himself against Jared, the class bully, proves to be a real challenge.

















































Clements, Andrew. Jake Drake: Bully Buster! (O)




When a bully moves into his neighborhood, it's up to Jake Drake to stop him. (Mackin)






















Year of Billy Miller

Justin Case

Calvin Coconut

Martin Bridge
Alvin Ho


Animal Characters

Boris

Invisible Inkling

Mouse and the Motorcycle

Monkey and Robot

Cork and Fuzz

Mouse and Mole

Humphrey

Commander Toad

George and Martha

Mysteries: 
Mystery

Good Crooks

Greetings from Somewhere

Bones

Milo and Jazz Mysteries

Nate the Great

Cam Jansen

Third Grade Detectives

Geronimo Stilton

Boxcar Children