Fun Summer Reading For 1st and 2nd Grade



2013 Fun Summer Reading for Radez Elementary

7 x 9 = trouble!

by Mills, Claudia

Third-grader Wilson struggles with his times-tables in order to beat the class deadline.

11 experiments that failed

by Offill, Jenny

Here are 12 "hypotheses," as well as lists of "what you need," "what to do," and "what happened" that are sure to make young readers laugh out loud as they learn how to conduct science experiments.

100 cupboards

by Wilson, Nathan D

Twelve-year-old Henry York and his cousin Henrietta embark on a series of adventures after he discovers one hundred hidden portals to other worlds in the bedroom wall of his aunt and uncle's house.

The accidental adventures of India McAllister

by Agell, Charlotte

Fourth grade is a year of changes, challenges, and ordinary joys for India McAllister. She lives in Maine with her artist mom and their dog, Tofu.

The adventures of Sir Gawain the True

by Morris, Gerald

Relates the adventures of Sir Gawain, the only undefeated knight in King Arthur's court, who eventually learns the value of friendship, courtliness, and courtesy after a challenge from the Green Knight

Attack of the fluffy bunnies

by Beaty, Andrea

At Camp Whatsitooya, twins Joules and Kevin and new friend Nelson face off against large, rabbit-like creatures from the Mallow Galaxy who thrive on sugar, but are not above hypnotizing and eating human campers.

Cool scripts & acting : how to stage your very own show

by Kenney, Karen Latchana

This title includes step-by-step instructions on how to write a script, use stage directions, play acting games and more.

Floors

by Carman, Patrick

The Whippet Hotel is a strange place full of strange and mysterious people. Each floor has its own quirks and secrets. Leo should know most of them - he is the maintenance man's son, after all. But a whole lot more mystery gets thrown his way when a series of cryptic boxes are left for him . . . boxes that lead him to hidden floors, strange puzzles, and unexpected alliances. Leo had better be quick on his feet, because the fate of the building he loves is at stake . . . and so is Leo's own future!

The flying machine book : build and launch 35 rockets, gliders, helicopters, boomerangs, and more

by Mercer, Bobby

Calling all future Amelia Earharts and Chuck Yeagers—there's more than one way to get off the ground!The Flying Machine Bookwill show you how to construct 35 easy-to-build and fun-to-fly contraptions that can be used indoors or out.

The frog princess

by Baker, E. D

Princess Emeralda a.ka. Emma isn't exactly an ideal princess. Her laugh is more like a donkey's bray than tinkling bells, she trips over her own feet and she does not like Prince Jorge, whom her mother hopes she will marry. But if Emma ever thought to escape her troubles, she never expected it to happen by turning into a frog!

Justin Case : school, drool, and other daily disasters

by Vail, Rachel

Justin is very nervous about starting third grade and must make the best of things when he does not get the teacher he wanted, his best friend is in another class, and his favorite stuffed animal disappears.

The land of stories : the wishing spell

by Colfer, Chris

Through the mysterious powers of a cherished book of stories, twins Alex and Conner leave their world behind and find themselves in a foreign land full of wonder and magic where they come face-to-face with the fairy tale characters they grew up reading about.

Lunch Lady and the summer camp shakedown

by Krosoczka, Jarrett

When the crime-fighting school lunch lady works as the cook at summer camp, she investigates the mystery of the legendary swamp monster.

My mixed-up berry blue summer

by Gennari, Jennifer

Twelve-year-old June Farrell spends the summer at her Vermont home getting used to the woman her mother is planning to marry and practicing her pie-baking skills, as she hopes to win the blue ribbon at the fair.

Spunky tells all

by Cameron, Ann

Spunky the dog would be happy to share all of his secrets, if only his human family spoke his language. But no matter how hard he tries to talk, it's all "yerf!" to them. Through a series of unfortunate miscommunications, his family decides that Spunky wants a friend--specifically, a cat.

Viking it and liking it

by Scieszka, Jon

Did you know that our word Thursday comes from the Viking god Thor . . . as in Thor's Day? Neither did the Time Warp Trio. Did you know that if you say "Thursday" over and over again too close to a certain magic Book, you will get sucked back two thousand years to the time of the Vikings? Neither did the Time Warp Trio. Can our trusty heroes, Joe, Sam, and Fred, survive a wild ride with Leif Eriksson, match wits with his evil cousin, and get back home in one piece?

You'll like it here (everybody does)

by White, Ruth

Although Meggie Blue seems to be an average sixth-grader she is abnormally frightened when residents of her small, North Carolina town become fixated on aliens, and soon she and her family are forced to flee, making it clear that all is not as it seems.

Zombiekins

by Bolger, Kevin

The boring town of Dementedyville is livened up by a mysterious stuffed animal called Zombiekins that turns things upside down when exposed to moonlight.

If you’d like to get hooked on a series of chapter books, here are some ideas:

39 Clues

Anne of Green Gables

The Amazing Days of Abby Hayes

Babymouse

The Boxcar Children

Chet Gecko Mysteries

The Dark is Rising

Eragon

Geronimo Stilton

Nancy Drew

Redwall

Time Spies

For a list of all of the series in the Radez Library check here:



If you’d like specific recommendations based on reading levels, interests and hobbies feel free to call the library or email me: gagnonl@crcs.k12.ny.us

Be sure to visit your local public library this summer! The Community Library on Union Street in Cobleskill is open Tuesday 10-8, Wednesday-Friday 10:30-6, Saturday 10-1, and is closed Sunday and Monday. They have FREE events all summer long for you! Call them: 518-234-7897

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