Tuesday, August 25, 2020

Kids' Book Spotlight - School Daze Chapter Books

Enjoy these fun books about school...no matter what school looks like for you this year!

Beginning Chapter Books (Grades 1-3)


The School Is Alive!
by Jack Chabert

Sam Graves discovers that his elementary school is alive and plotting against the students, and, as hall monitor, it is his job to protect them--but he will need some help from his friends.


Captain Awesome vs. the Sinister Substitute Teacher
by Stan Kirby

When a sinister substitute teacher takes over their class, it is up to Eugene and the rest of the Sunnyview Superhero Squad to find Ms. Beasley and foil the sub's plot.


Polly Diamond and the Super, Stunning, Spectacular School Fair
by Alice Kuipers

Today is the school book fair, which is very exciting for Polly Diamond, who loves books and writing, and who possesses a magic book which turns anything she writes into reality--but she also has to be careful because sometimes her book, Spell, does not quite understand a word and misinterpretations can be catastrophic.


Horrible Harry and the Field Day Revenge
by Suzy Kline

Spurred on by the promise of a mystery prize, Harry and Doug are determined to win the most points on Field Day, but Harry's sneaky tactics annoy their competition, making the two boys targets for revenge.


Junie B's Essential Survival Guide to School
by Barbara Park

Junie B. offers advice about taking the school bus, doing homework, staying out of trouble, taking tests, and keeping friends.







Chapter Books (Grades 3-5)


No Talking
by Andrew Clements

The noisy fifth grade boys of Laketon Elementary School challenge the equally loud fifth grade girls to a "no talking" contest.


Nikki & Deja: Substitute Trouble
by Karen English

While Ms. Shelby-Ortiz is recovering from an injury, substitute Mr. Willow takes over Nikki and Deja's third-grade class with disastrous results.


Saving Fable
by Scott Reintgen

Indira Story grew up in Origin, yearning to be the hero of her own story, but after finally being chosen to attend Protagonist Preparatory, she learns that side characters can be heroes, too.


The Best School Year Ever
by Barbara Robinson

The six horrible Herdmans, the worst kids in the history of the world, cause mayhem throughout the school year.


Mr. Wolf's Class
by Aron Nils Steinke

Chronicles the everyday adventures of MrWolf, a new teacher at Hazelwood Elementary school, and his class of wild and special students.








Amy Billings
Youth Specialist
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