Our Reading List

2019 (age 10-11)

• Wundersmith: The Calling of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 
• Big Nate series by Lincoln Peirce
• Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend 
• The School for Good and Evil: A World Without Princes by Soman Chainani 
• The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainani
• Artemis Fowl and the Artic Incident by Eoin Colfer
• Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer 
• Gravity Falls: Journal 3 by Alex Hirsch and Rob Renzetti 
• The Mystery of Alice by Lee Bacon 
• The Amulet of Samarkand: The Bartimaeus Trilogy, Book 1 by Jonathan Stroud 
• Wish by Barbara O’Connor 
• Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech 
• Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
• Ender’s Shadow by Orson Scott Card 
• Wishes and Wellingtons by Julie Berry 
• The Wizards of Once by Cressida Cowell 
• The House With A Clock In Its Walls by John Bellairs 
• Sovereign by Jeff Hirsch 
• Dodge & Twist by Tony Lee 
• The Call of the Wild by Jack London 
• Catching Fire: The Hunger Games Book 2 by Suzanne Collins 
• The Hunger Games: Book 1 by Suzanne Collins 
• Zero G by Dan Wells 
• Calamity: The Reckoners Book 3 by Brandon Sanderson 
• Firefight: The Reckoners Book 2 by Brandon Sanderson 
• Steelheart: The Reckoners Book 1 by Brandon Sanderson 
• Skyward by Brandon Sanderson 

2018 (age 9-10)

• Mistborn: The Alloy of Law by Brandon Sanderson 
• Mistborn: The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson 
• Mistborn: The Well of Ascension by Brandon Sanderson 
• Mistborn: The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson  
• Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl (current)
• Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
• Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl
• The War I Finally Won by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
• The Witches by Roald Dahl
• I’m From the Sun by Morgan Taylor 
• Spirit Hunters: The Island Of Monsters by Ellen Oh
• Pax by Sara Pennypacker 
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling
• The 78-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• The 65-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• The 52-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• The 39-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• Monster on the Hill by Harrell Hob
• The 26-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths, Illustrated by Terry Denton
• Spirit Hunters (Book 1) by Ellen Oh
• Nameless City by Faith Erin Hicks
• Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery 
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling 
• Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos by Robin LaFevers
• The 13 1/2 Lives of Captain Bluebear by Water Moers 
• Into the Volcano by Don Wood
• Odd and the Frost Giants by Neil Gaiman
• And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie 
• A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness 
• Who is Genghis Khan? by Nico Medina
• Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin
• Poirot’s Finest Cases by Agatha Christie 
• Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman 
• The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin 
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle 
• Anne Frank: The Diary of a Young Girl 
• Goliath by Scott Westerfeld 
• Behemoth by  Scott Westerfeld 
• Gravity Falls: Dipper and Mabel and the Curse of the Time Pirates’ Treasure!: A “Select Your Own Choose-Venture!

2017 (age 8-9)

• Leviathan by  Scott Westerfeld 
• Ghosts by Raina Telgemeier
• Smile by Raina Telgemeier
• The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill 
• The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
• Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan 
• Chasing Mr. Lincoln’s Killer by James L. Swanson 
• Dragonbreath: Attack of the Ninja Frogs by Ursula Vernon
• The Very Nearly Honourable League of Pirates: Magic Marks the Spot by Caroline Carlson 
• A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin 
• Dragonbreath by Ursula Vernon
• Dragon Masters: Flight of the Moon Dragon by Tracey West, Illustrated by Damien Jones
• Dragon Masters: Song of the Poison Dragon by Tracey West, Illustrated by Damien Jones
• Dragon Masters: Power of the Fire Dragon by Tracey West, Illustrated by Damien Jones
• Dragon Masters: Secret of the Water Dragon by Tracey West, Illustrated by Damien Jones
• Dragon Masters: Rise of the Earth Dragon by Tracey West, Illustrated by Damien Jones
• The London Eye Mystery by Siobhan Dowd 
• Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library by Chris Grabenstein
• The Book of Dust by Philip Pullman  
• Eerie Elementary: School Freezes Over by Max Brallier
• Eerie Elementary: The Science Fair is Freaky by Max Brallier
• Eerie Elementary: Recess is a Jungle by Max Brallier
• Eerie Elementary: The Locker Ate Lucy by Max Brallier
• Eerie Elementary: The School is Alive! by Max Brallier
• The Notebook of Doom: Snap of the Super Goop by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Flurry of the Snombies by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Pop of the Bumpy Mummy by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Attack of the Shadow Smashers by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Rise of the Balloon Goons by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Rumble of the Coaster Ghost by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Whack of the P-Rex by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Charge of the Lightning Bugs by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Chomp of the Meat-Eating Vegetables by Troy Cummings
• The Notebook of Doom: Day of the Night Crawlers by Troy Cummings
• Holes by Louis Sachar 

2016 (age 7-8)

• The Amber Spyglass by Philip Pullman  
• The Subtle Knife by Philip Pullman  
• The Golden Compass by Philip Pullman  
• Goosebumps: The Haunted Mask by R.L. Stein
• Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan 
• The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
• The Books of Beginning: The Black Reckoning by John Stephens 
• The Books of Beginning: The Fire Chronicles by John Stephens 
• The Books of Beginning: Emerald Atlas by John Stephens 
• Iron West by Doug TenNapel
• Ratfist by Doug TenNapel
• The War that Saved my Life by Kimberly Brubaker Bradley 
• Undead Pets: Flight of the Pummeled Parakeet by Sam Hay
• Undead Pets: Rise of the Zombie Rabbit by Sam Hay
• Undead Pets: Goldfish from Beyond the Grave by Sam Hay
• Undead Pets: Night of the Howling Hound by Sam Hay
• Undead Pets: Revenge of the Phantom Furball by Sam Hay
• The Mysterious Howling by Maryrose Wood 
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features: Monster Fish Frenzy by Kirk Scroggs
• Undead Pets: Return of the Hungry Hamster by Sam Hay
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features: Grampa’s Zombie BBQ by Kirk Scroggs
• Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features: Dracula Vs Grampa by Kirk Scroggs
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features: Phantom of the Water Park by Kirk Scroggs
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Last Olympian by Rick Riordan 
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan 
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Titan’s Curse  by Rick Riordan 
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan 
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lighting Thief by Rick Riordan 
• Franny K. Stein: The Fran that Time Forgot by Jim Benton
• Franny K. Stein: Lunch Walks Among Us by Jim Benton
• Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain 
• Goosebumps: The Blob that Ate Everyone R.L. Stein
• Zero to Hero by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver
• Auggie and Me by R.J. Palacio 
• The Return of the King by J.R.R. Tolkien 
• The Two Towers by J.R.R. Tolkien 
• The Fellowship of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien 

2015 (age 6-7)

• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien 
• Explorer: The Hidden Doors edited by Kazu Kibuishi
• Explorer: The Mystery Boxes edited by Kazu Kibuishi
• Wonder by R.J. Palacio 
• Masterpiece by Elise Broach 
• Ender’s Game by Orscon Scott Card 
• Bad Island by Doug TenNapel
• The Extraordinary Education of Nicholas Benedict  by Trenton Lee Stewart 
• Explorer: The Lost lslands edited by Kazu Kibuishi
• George’s Secret Key to the Universe by Lucy and Stephen Hawking 
• The Bridge to Neverland by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
• Peter and the Sword of Mercy by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 
• Peter and the Secret of Rundoon by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 
• Peter and the Shadow Thieves by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 
• Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson 
• You Wouldn’t Want to be in a Medieval Dungeon by Fiona MacDonald
• Nnewts Escape from the Lizzarks by Doug TenNapel
• Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones 
• Goosebumps: Revenge of The Living Dummy by R.L. Stein
• The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart 
• Tommysaurus Rex by Doug TenNapel
• Goosebumps: The Girl Who Cried Monster by R.L. Stein
• Cardboard by Doug TenNapel
• Stoneheart by Charlie Fletcher 
• Amulet: Escape from Lucien by Kazu Kibuishi
• Goosebumps: The Curse of the Mommy’s Tomb by R.L. Stein
• It’s a Magical World Book by Bill Watterson
• What Was the Gold Rush by Joan Holub
• Calvin and Hobbe’s Lazy Sunday Book by Bill Watterson
• Amulet: Prince of the Elves by Kazu Kibuishi
• Amulet: The Last Council by Kazu Kibuishi
• Goosebumps: Monster Blood by R.L. Stein
• Amulet: The Cloud Searchers  by Kazu Kibuishi
• Who was Christopher Columbus? by Bonnie Bader
• Goosebumps: Ghost Camp  by R.L. Stein
• Franny K. Stein: The Fran with Four Brains by Jim Benton
• Franny K. Stein: The Invisible Fran by Jim Benton
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features Curse of the Kitty Litter by Kirk Scroggs
• Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs the Mecha-Monkeys from Mars by Dav Pilkey
• Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs the Jurassic Jackrabbit’s from Jupiter by Dav Pilkey
• Franny K. Stein: the Frandidate by Jim Benton
• Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs the Stupid Stinkbugs from Saturn by Dav Pilkey
• Franny K. Stein: Attack of the 50 Foot Cupid by Jim Benton
• Inspector Hopper
• I Can Read Book: Detective Dinosaur Lost and Found by James Skofield, Illustrated by Robert Alley
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features Night of the Living Eggnog by Kirk Scroggs
• I Can Read Book: Detective Dinosaur by James Skofield, Illustrated by Robert Alley
• Pig and Small by Alex Latimer
• Who Likes Rain? by Wong Lee
• Aunt Eater Loves a Mystery by Doug Cushman
• The Talent Show from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
• The Class Election from the Black Lagoon by Mike Thaler
• The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features Bigfoot Backpacking Bonanza by Kirk Scroggs
• Space Cat by Todd Ruthven
• Amulet: The Stonekeeper’s Curse by Kazu Kibuishi
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Pour the Tea by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Write the Book by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Make a Wish by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Stir the Soup by Cynthia Rylant
• The Berenstain Bears: The Big Honey Hunt by Stan and Jan Berenstain
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Spill the Bean by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Toot the Horn by Cynthia Rylant
• The Stinky Giant by Ellen Weiss
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Catch the Cold by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Pick the Pears by Cynthia Rylant
• The Berenstain Bears Play T-Ball by Stan and Jan Berenstain
• The Dinosaur Meet Dr. Clock by Martha Weston
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Feed the Fish by Cynthia Rylant
• The Berenstain Bears and the Missing Dinosaur Bone by Stan and Jan Berenstain
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Fly the Plane by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Paint the Porch by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Clear the Decks by Cynthia Rylant
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Drop the Ball by Cynthia Rylant
• Fox and Crow are Not Friends by Melissa Wiley, Illustrated by Sebastein Braun
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Walk the Dog by Cynthia Rylant
• Wiley and Grampa’s Creature Features Jurassic Grampa by Kirk Scroggs
• Mr. Putter and Tabby Turn the Page by Cynthia Rylant
• Dirk Bone and the Mystery of the Missing Boas by Doug Cushman
• Dirk Bones and the Mystery of the Haunted House by Doug Cushman
• The Case of the Scaredy Cats by Crosby Bonsall
• The Case of the Hungry Stranger by Crosby Bonsall
• A Fish Out of Water by Helen Palmer, P. D. Eastman
• The Case of the Double Cross by Crosby Bonsall
• Elephant and Piggie: Waiting is Not Easy by Mo Willems
• Wizard and Wart by Janice Lee Smith and Paul Meisel, Illustrated by Paul Meisel
• Wizard and Wart in Trouble by Janice Lee Smith and Paul Meisel, Illustrated by Paul Meisel
• Wizard and Wart at Sea by Janice Lee Smith and Paul Meisel, Illustrated by Paul Meisel
• Splat the Cat: Where’s the Easter Bunny? by Rob Scotton
• Splat the Cat: Up in the Air at the Fair by Rob Scotton
• The Little Red Hen (Folk Tale Classics)
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney 
• In a Dark Dark Room by  Alvin Schwartz, Illustrated by Dirk Zimmer
• Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren 
• Monster School First Day Frights by Dave Keane
• Marley Messy Dog by John Grogan, Illustrated by R. Cowdres and Lydia Halverson
• The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
• One Fish Two Fish Red Fish Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
• Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by by Dav Pilkey
• Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot vs the Voodoo Vulture from Venus by by Dav Pilkey
• Judy Moody by Megan McDonald 

2014 and earlier (age 5 and younger)

• Coraline by Neil Gaiman 
• The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman 
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling 
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling 
• I Love You Stinky Face by Lisa McCourt
• Pete the Cat and His Four Groovy Buttons by Eric Litwin, Illustrated by James Dean
• Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes by Eric Litwin, Illustrated by James Dean
• Hop on Pop by Dr. Seuss
• Clifford the Big Red Dog by Norman Bridwell
• Ten Apples Up on Top by Dr. Seuss
• Fred and Ted Go Camping by Tony Eastman
• Big Dog Little Dog by P.D. Eastman
• The Pigeon Needs a Bath! by Mo Willems
• Fred and Ted Like to Fly by Tony Eastman
• Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
• Falling Up by Shel Silverstein
• The Giving Tree by Shel Silverstein
• Ada Makes a Monster Trap by copalette
• Ada Makes a Treasure Hunt by copalette
• What’s Your Sound Hound the Hound? by Mo Willems
• Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! by Mo Willems
• Cat the Cat Who is That? by Mo Willems
• The Three Billy Goats Gruff (classic tale)
• Ada Makes a Strange Introduction by copalette
• The Foot Book by Dr. Seuss
• Green Eggs and Ham by Dr. Seuss
• Elephant and Piggie: My New Friend is So Fun by Mo Willems
• Leonardo the Terrible Monster by Mo Willems
• Jumping Josie by Anne Cassidy, Illustrated by Sean Julian
• Knuffle Bunny Too by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: I’m a Frog by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Let’s Go for A Drive by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Elephants Cannot Dance by Mo Willems
• The Clown in the Gown Drives the Car with the Star
• Bugs on the Bus by Paul Orshoski, D.J. Panec, Illustrated by Michele Noiset
• Ada Makes a New Discovery by copalette
• Ada Makes a Fantastic New Friend by copalette
• Clifford’s Good Deeds by Normal Bridwell
• Clifford Takes a Trip by Normal Bridwell
• Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
• Miss Muffet and the Spider by Sue Graves
• A Busy Week by Heather Dakota, Illustrated by Nancy Panaccione
• The Frail Snail on the Trail  by Brian P Cleary, Illustrated by Jason Miskimins
• Go, Diego, Go! Diego Saves the Elephants! by Sarah Albee, Illustrated by Alex Maher
• Dora’s Mystery of the Missing Shoe by Christine Ricci, Illustrated by Steve Savitsky
• Go, Diego, Go! The Great Roadrunner Race by Sarah Albee, Illustrated by Alex Maher
• Dora’s Not Perfect Pumpkin by Christine Ricci, Illustrated by Steve Savitsky
• Over the Moon by Karen Katz
• Trucktown Melvin’s Valentine by Jon Scieszka
• Spooky Ideas
• Where is my Frog? by Mercer Meyer
• Super Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• The Franken Fly by Tedd Arnold
• Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• There’s a Fly Guy in my Soup by Tedd Arnold
• Elephant and Piggie: We are in a Book by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Watch Me Throw the Ball by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Should I Share My Ice Cream? by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: My Friend is Sad by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Are You Ready to Play Outside? by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems
• Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: A Big Guy Took My Ball by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: I Am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems
• Buzz Boy and Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Elephant and Piggie: I Love My New Toy by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Happy Pig Day by Mo Willems
• There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• In a People House by Dr. Seuss
• Wacky Wednesday by Dr. Seuss, Illustrated by George Booth
• The Duckling Gets a Cookie? by Mo Willems
• Shoo Fly Guy! by Tedd Arnold
• Biscuit’s Day at the Farm by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Elephant and Piggie: Today I Will Fly by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Can I Play Too? by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Listen to My Trumpet by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: Pigs Make Me Sneeze by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: There is a Bird on Your Head by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: I Will Surprise My Friend by Mo Willems
• Elephant and Piggie: I Am Going by Mo Willems
• Splish, Splash, Splat by Rob Scotton
• Splat the Cat by Rob Scotton
• Fly High Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Fly Guy vs the Flyswatter by Tedd Arnold
• Hooray Hooray for Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Ride Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Fly Guy Meets Fly Girl by Tedd Arnold
• I Spy Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Hi Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold
• Trucktown Kat’s Mystery Gift by Jon Scieszka, Illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon
• Trucktown Pete’s Party by Jon Scieszka, Illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon
• Dinosaur Hunt by David Catrow
• Funny Lunch by David Catrow
• Biscuit’s New Trick by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Best in Show by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Trucktown Snow Trucking by Jon Scieszka, Illustrated by David Shannon, Loren Long, David Gordon
• Biscuit and the Baby by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Goes to School by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Plays Ball by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Takes a Walk by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Visits the Big City by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit’s Big Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Wants to Play by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit in the Garden by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories
• Biscuit Finds a Friend by Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Illustrated by Pat Schories