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CHAPTER BOOKS BUILD READERS. HERE’S WHY:

• High-interest topics covered in chapter books are essential for instilling a love of reading.

• Chapter books are structured in a way that is welcoming to young readers. Short, action-filled chapters keep readers turning pages and feeling successful in small increments.

• Familiar characters and settings establish a comfortable relationship between the reader and the text, and will keep young readers coming back for more.

• The Common Core State Standards require students to independently read and comprehend a range of texts at varying levels of complexity. Chapter books are the building blocks for students to learn how to become independent readers and achieve this standard.

CONTENTS Commander in Cheese, Isadora Moon, Goldie Blox. . . . . . . 3

Louise Trapeze, Piper Green, Puppy Pirates. . . . . . . . . . . 4

Disney Chapter Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Magic Tree House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Junie B. Jones . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

A to Z Mysteries, Calendar Mysteries, Capital Mysteries . . . 8

Ballpark Mysteries, Nate the Great, MVP. . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Dog Diaries, Horse Diaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Stepping Stones, Totally True Adventures . . . . . . . . . . 11

Mouse Scouts, Dino Files, Marvin Redpost . . . . . . . . . . 12

Illustration credits: Magic Tree House © 2014 by Sal Murdocca, Junie B. Jones © 1992 by Denise Brunkus, The Never Girls © Disney Enterprises, Inc., Anna & Elsa © 2015 Disney Enterprises, Inc., A to Z Mysteries © 2015 by Stephen Gilpin, Marvin Redpost © 2015 by Adam Record, Nate the Great © 1972 by Marc Simont, Miami Jackson © 2008 by Frank Morrison, Dog Diaries © 2013 by Tim Jessell, Louise Trapeze © 2015 by Brigette Barrager

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Meet Isadora Moon: half vampire, half fairy, and totally unique! Perfect for readers who love their characters as full of magic as they are of heart.

u Themes: Fantasy & Magic, New Experience, Family, Friendship

Stacy McAnulty • Illustrated by Lissy Marlin

This all-new chapter book series, based on the successful toy line, focuses on Goldie Blox’s mission to encourage girls to roll up their sleeves and get building! These nonstop laugh-out-loud adventures are perfect for future engineers ages 6–9.

u Themes: Humor, Science & Technology

Lindsey Leavitt • Illustrated by AG Ford

Ava and Dean Squeakerton’s family has lived at the White House for generations, but the arrival of the new president and her family marks the first time Ava and Dean will live with real live human kids! This hilarious and adventurous new chapter book series is filled with real facts about the White House and U.S. president. Plenty of back matter separates fact from fiction. (spoiler alert: the best details are true!)

u Themes: Themes: Animals, People & Places, United States, History

GROW WITH THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE RANDOM HOUSE CHAPTER BOOK FAMILY

Isadora Moon Goes to SchoolAvailable 8.15.17Grades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 520L

HC: 978-0-399-55821-4 PB: 978-0-399-55823-8 EL: 978-0-399-55824-5 GLB: 978-0-399-55822-1

Isadora Moon Goes CampingAvailable 8.15.17Grades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 540L

HC: 978-0-399-55825-2 PB: 978-0-399-55827-6 EL: 978-0-399-55828-3 GLB: 978-0-399-55826-9

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Goldie Blox Rules the School!Grades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 510L

PB: 978-0-399-55634-0 EL: 978-0-399-55648-7 GLB: 978-0-399-55635-7

Goldie Blox and the Three DaresGrades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 490L

PB: 978-0-399-55636-4 EL: 978-0-399-55649-4 GLB: 978-0-399-55637-1

Commander in Cheese #1: The Big MoveGrades: 2–5 • F&P: N • Lexile: 470L

PB: 978-1-101-93112-7 EL: 978-1-101-93114-1 GLB: 978-1-101-93113-4

Commander in Cheese #2: Oval Office EscapeGrades: 2–5 • F&P: N • Lexile: 460L

PB: 978-1-101-93115-8 EL: 978-1-101-93117-2 GLB: 978-1-101-93116-5

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Live in the center ring! Introducing a lovably precocious new character to amuse and entertain young chapter book readers.

u Themes: Humor, Adventure, Friendship, Health & Fitness, Cooperation & Teamwork

Erin Soderberg

Ahoy, mateys! Two perennial kid favorites—dogs and pirates—combine in this playful new chapter-book series.

u Themes: Animals, Humor, Friendship, Leadership, Cooperation & Teamwork

Ellen Potter Illustrated by Qin Leng

From veteran chapter-book author Ellen Potter comes a charming new series set on an island off the coast of Maine, where kids, lobster boats, and a hint of magic are part of everyday life.

u Themes: Family & Relationships, Community, Humor, School, Adventure

GROW WITH THE NEWEST MEMBERS OF THE RANDOM HOUSE CHAPTER BOOK FAMILY

Louise Trapeze Can SO Save the DayGrades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 530L

HC: 978-0-553-49747-2 PB: 978-0-553-49747-2 EL: 978-0-553-49749-6

Louise Trapeze Will NOT Lose a ToothGrades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 600L

HC: 978-0-553-49751-9 PB: 978-0-553-49754-0 EL: 978-0-553-49753-3

“Erin Soderberg is awesome. Her books are awesome AND she is awesome. Her Quirks series is a huge hit in my third-grade classroom, and I cannot wait to put her Puppy Pirates series in the hands of my readers. It is sure to be a monster hit.” —Colby Sharp, third-grade teacher in Michigan and cofounder of the Nerdy Book Club

“Louise is an adorable character with a genuine personality and larger-than-life emotions. . . . The charming two-color illustrations throughout will help young readers interpret the story.” —School Library Journal

Puppy Pirates #3: Catnapped!Grades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 550L

PB: 978-0-553-51173-4 EL: 978-0-553-51175-8 GLB: 978-0-553-51174-1

Puppy Pirates #4: X Marks the SpotGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 560L

PB: 978-0-553-51176-5 EL: 978-0-553-51178-9 GLB: 978-0-553-51177-2

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: The Sea PonyGrades: 2–4

HC: 978-0-553-49931-5 PB: 978-0-553-49934-6 EL: 978-0-553-49933-9 GLB: 978-0-553-49932-2

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Going PlacesGrades: 2–4

PB: 978-1-101-93964-2 EL: 978-1-101-93963-5 GLB: 978-1-101-93962-8

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree: Pie GirlAvailable 9.5.17 Grades: 2–4

PB: 978-1-101-93968-0 EL: 978-1-101-93967-3 GLB: 978-1-101-93966-6

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This new chapter book series starring Disney’s Rapunzel is based on episodes of the hit Disney Channel show Tangled: The Series. The long blond hair is back! Join Rapunzel, Eugene, Pascal, Maximus, and some new members of the Tangled gang as they seek more exciting adventures!

u Themes: Friendship, Adventure, Fantasy

Kiki Thorpe • Illustrated by Jana Christy

What would happen if modern-day girls found themselves in Never Land? The Disney fairies star in the New York Times bestselling series the Never Girls.

u Themes: Fantasy, Friendship, Adventure

Erica David

The adventures of Princess Anna and Queen Elsa continue in an all-new chapter-book series based on Disney’s Frozen.

u Themes: Friendship, Fantasy, Family & Relationships

FIND MAGIC IN YOUR WORLD WITH THESE NEW ADVENTURES

Tales of Rapunzel #1: Secrets UnlockedGrades: 1–4

PB: 978-0-7364-3826-1 GLB: 978-0-7364-3827-8

Tales of Rapunzel #2: Opposites AttractGrades: 1–4

PB: 978-0-7364-3828-5 GLB: 978-0-7364-3829-2

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The Never Girls #5: Wedding Wings Grades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 550L

PB: 978-0-7364-3077-7 EL: 978-0-7364-3220-7 GLB: 978-0-7364-8141-0

The Never Girls #6: The Woods BeyondGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 520L

PB: 978-0-7364-3096-8 EL: 978-0-7364-3221-4 GLB: 978-0-7364-8148-9

Anna & Elsa #5: The Polar Bear PiperGrades: 1–4

HC: 978-0-7364-3436-2 GLB: 978-0-7364-8201-1

Anna & Elsa #6: The Arendelle CupGrades: 1–4

HC: 978-0-7364-3437-9 GLB: 978-0-7364-8202-8

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Magic Tree House®

Adventures with Jack and Annie, perfect for readers who are just starting to read chapter booksF&P Level: M

Magic Tree House #1: Dinosaurs Before DarkHC: 978-0-375-86988-4 PB: 978-0-679-82411-4 EL: 978-0-375-89418-3 GLB: 978-0-679-92411-1

Magic Tree House®

Merlin MissionsMore challenging adventures for the experienced MagicTree House® reader F&P Level: M–N

Magic Tree House Merlin Missions #8: Blizzard of the Blue MoonHC: 978-0-375-83037-2 PB: 978-0-375-83038-9 EL: 978-0-375-89458-9  GLB: 978-0-375-93037-9 CD: 978-0-525-52373-4

Magic Tree House®

Super EditionA longer and moredangerous adventure with Jack and Annie F&P Level: P

Magic Tree House Super Edition #1: World at War, 1944HC: 978-0-553-49772-4 PB: 978-0-553-50885-7 EL: 978-0-553-49774-8 GLB: 978-0-553-49773-1 CD: 978-0-553-55265-2

Magic Tree House®

Fact TrackersNonfiction companions to your favorite Magic Tree House® adventures F&P Level: N–T

Fact Tracker #1: DinosaursPB: 978-0-375-80296-6 EL: 978-0-307-97508-9  GLB: 978-0-375-90296-3

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trusted by educators for 25 years

“ Educators have inspired me for the past 25 years, and I am ex-cited to continue reaching young readers together. There are topics for every reader in the Magic Tree House series—science, sports, geography, wildlife, history, the arts—and always a bit of mystery and magic. In 2017, our anniversary year, we hope to make it even clearer that Magic Tree House is a series for kids to stay and grow with.”

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Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly BusGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 380L

PB: 978-0-679-82642-2 HC: 978-0-679-92642-9 EL: 978-0-307-75484-4 CD: 978-0-8072-1167-0

Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey BusinessGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 410L

PB: 978-0-679-83886-9 GLB: 978-0-679-93886-6 EL: 978-0-307-75477-6 CD: 978-0-8072-1167-0

Junie B. Jones and Her Big Fat MouthGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 420L

PB: 978-0-679-84407-5 GLB: 978-0-679-94407-2 EL: 978-0-307-75473-8 CD: 978-0-8072-1167-0

Junie B. Jones and Some Sneaky Peeky SpyingGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 410L

PB: 978-0-679-85101-1 EL: 978-0-307-75483-7 CD: 978-0-8072-1167-0

Junie B. Jones and the Yucky Blucky FruitcakeGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 400L

PB: 978-0-679-86694-7 GLB: 978-0-679-96694-4 EL: 978-0-307-75485-1 CD: 978-0-8072-2011-5

Junie B. Jones and That Meanie Jim’s Birthday Grades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 370L

PB: 978-0-679-86695-4 EL: 978-0-307-75479-0 CD: 978-0-8072-2011-5

Junie B. Jones Loves Handsome WarrenGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 310L

PB: 978-0-679-86696-1 EL: 978-0-307-75478-3 CD: 978-0-8072-2011-5

Junie B. Jones Has a Monster Under Her BedGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 340L

PB: 978-0-679-86697-8 GLB: 978-0-679-96697-5 EL: 978-0-307-75472-1 CD: 978-0-8072-2011-5

With over 60 million books sold and its protagonist heralded as “the darling of the young-reader set” by USA Today, the #1 New York Times bestselling Junie B. Jones series is a classroom favorite that has been keeping kids laughing—and reading— for over twenty-five years.

u Themes: Humor, Character Education/Honesty, School, Growing Up, Self-Esteem

Barbara Park Illustrated by Denise Brunkus

“Park convinces beginning readers that Junie B.—and reading—are lots of fun.” —Publishers Weekly

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For more of Ron Roy’s chapter-book mysteries, visit RonRoyBooks.com.

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Join three smart kid detectives, Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose, as they uncover mysteries and solve crimes from A to Z.

u Themes: Mystery & Suspense, Humor, Friendship, Adventure

Ron Roy Illustrated by John Steven Gurney

There’s a mystery for every month in this young chapter-book mystery series featuring the younger siblings of the A to Z Mysteries detectives.

u Themes: Mystery & Suspense, Friendship, School, Adventure

The nation’s capital is full of mysteries—old, new, and red, white, and blue!

u Themes: Mystery & Suspense, Historical Landmarks, Patriotism, Government & Politics, Adventure

CHAPTER-BOOK MYSTERIES

A to Z Mysteries: The Absent AuthorGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 510L

PB: 978-0-679-88168-1 EL: 978-0-307-51012-9 CD: 978-0-307-91631-0

A to Z Mysteries: The Bald BanditGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 470L

PB: 978-0-679-88449-1 GLB: 978-0-679-98449-8 EL: 978-0-307-51373-1 CD: 978-0-307-91631-0

A to Z Mysteries: The Canary CaperGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 650L

PB: 978-0-679-88593-1 GLB: 978-0-679-98593-8 EL: 978-0-307-51642-8 CD: 978-0-307-91631-0

Calendar Mysteries #1: January Joker Grades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 380L

PB: 978-0-375-85661-7 GLB: 978-0-375-95661-4 EL: 978-0-307-77169-8

Calendar Mysteries #2: February FriendGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 470L

PB: 978-0-375-85662-4 EL: 978-0-307-77170-4

Calendar Mysteries #3: March MischiefGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 410L

PB: 978-0-375-85663-1 GLB: 978-0-375-95663-8 EL: 978-0-375-89830-3

Capital Mysteries #1: Who Cloned the President?Grades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 340L

PB: 978-0-307-26510-4 EL: 978-0-307-54924-2

Capital Mysteries #2: Kidnapped at the CapitalGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 500L

PB: 978-0-307-26514-2 EL: 978-0-307-53518-4

Capital Mysteries #3: The Skeleton in the SmithsonianGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 540L

PB: 978-0-307-26517-3 EL: 978-0-307-54664-7

“The story is full of clever twists and turns and is an excellent choice for reluctant readers. This early chapter book should be a hit with young readers.” —School Library Journal

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Now leading off the top of the lineup—an early chapter- book mystery series where each book is set in a different American ballpark. A home-run series for sports lovers and reluctant readers.

u Themes: Sports, Mystery & Suspense, Cooperation & Teamwork, Supernatural

Perfect for fans of the Ballpark Mysteries series, David A. Kelly’s MVP series features ALL sports!

u Themes: Sports, Teamwork, Good Sportsmanship

CHAPTER-BOOK MYSTERIES

The Fenway Foul-UpGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 590L

PB: 978-0-375-86703-3 EL: 978-0-375-89816-7 CD: 978-0-449-01075-4

The World Series CurseGrades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 620L

PB: 978-0-385-37884-0 GLB: 978-0-385-37885-7 EL: 978-0-385-37886-4 CD: 978-0-735-20748-6

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MVP #2: The Soccer SurpriseGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 590L

PB: 978-0-553-51322-6  EL: 978-0-553-51324-0 GLB: 978-0-553-51323-3 CD: 978-0-399-56928-9

MVP #3: The Football FumbleGrades: 1–4 • F&P: N • Lexile: 580L

PB: 978-0-553-51325-7  EL: 978-0-553-51327-1 GLB: 978-0-553-51326-4

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Marjorie Weinman Sharmat Illustrated by Marc Simont

Beginning readers are introduced to the detective mystery genre in these chapter books. Perfect for the Common Core, kids can problem-solve with Nate, using logical thinking to solve mysteries.

u Themes: Mystery & Suspense, Humor, Determination, Friendship

Nate the GreatGrades: 1–4 • F&P: K • Lexile: 130L

PB: 978-0-440-46126-5 EL: 978-0-385-37229-9

Nate the Great Goes UndercoverGrades: 1–4 • F&P: K • Lexile: 300L

PB: 978-0-440-46302-3 EL: 978-0-385-37679-2

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Scouting will never be the same when a troop of young mice set out to make the world a better place in this adorable chapter book series debut, tailor-made for fans of Junie B. Jones and Ivy and Bean.

u Themes: Friendship, Leadership, Animals

Stacy McAnulty • Illustrated by Mike Boldt

Dinosaurs, humor, and hijinks make this the perfect chapter-book series for reluctant readers and dinosaur enthusiasts!

u Themes: Humor, Animals, Dinosaurs & Prehistoric Creatures, Action & Adventure

FIND HUMOR IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Marvin Redpost #4: Alone in His Teacher’s HouseGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 410L

PB: 978-0-679-81949-3 EL: 978-0-307-79717-9

Marvin Redpost #5: Class PresidentGrades: 1–4 • F&P: M • Lexile: 430L

PB: 978-0-679-88999-1 GLB: 978-0-553-53543-3 EL: 978-0-307-80572-0

The Dino Files #1: A Mysterious EggGrades: 2–5 • F&P: M • Lexile: 440L

HC: 978-0-553-52191-7 PB: 978-1-5247-0150-5 EL: 978-0-553-52193-1 GLB: 978-0-553-52192-4

The Dino Files #2: Too Big to HideGrades: 2–5 • F&P: M • Lexile: 400L

HC: 978-0-553-52194-8 PB: 978-1-5247-0151-2 EL: 978-0-553-52196-2 GLB: 978-0-553-52195-5

Mouse ScoutsGrades: 2–5 • F&P: N • Lexile: 710L

HC: 978-0-385-75599-3 PB: 978-0-385-75602-0 EL: 978-0-385-75601-3 GLB: 978-0-385-75600-6

Mouse Scouts: Make a DifferenceGrades: 2–5 • F&P: N • Lexile: 750L

PB: 978-0-385-75604-4 EL: 978-0-385-75604-4 GLB: 978-0-385-75605-1

Louis Sachar • Illustrated by Adam Record

Let your imagination run wild with bestselling author Louis Sachar’s chapter-book series. Hilarious and loveable, Marvin Redpost is a sure pick for reluctant readers.

u Themes: Humor, Growing Up, Friendship, School, Family & Relationships

“Wonderfully logical and absurd, with a wit and attention to detail rare in an easy reader. . . . Aside from being resoundingly funny, Sachar has a rare honesty about what children really encounter in the world.” —The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

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For a complete list of Stepping Stones titles, visit SteppingStonesBooks.com.

EVERY KIND OF BOOK FOR EVERY KIND OF KID!

Summer PonyJean Slaughter Doty Illustrated by Ruth SandersonGrades: 1–4 • F&P: O • Lexile: 490L

PB: 978-0-375-84709-7 EL: 978-0-307-49147-3

Miami Jackson Makes the PlayPatricia McKissack and Frederick McKissak Illustrated by Michael ChesworthGrades: 1–4 • F&P: P • Lexile: 470L

PB: 978-0-307-26505-0

A Time to Be Brave Joan Betty Stuchner Illustrated by Cynthia NugentGrades: 1–4 • F&P: P • Lexile: 580L

PB: 978-0-385-39205-1 EL: 978-0-385-39206-8

A Little PrincessCathy East DubowskiGrades: 1–4 • F&P: Q • Lexile: 250L

PB: 978-0-679-857090-8 GLB: 978-0-679-98011-7 EL: 978-0-307-77164-3

20,000 Leagues Under The SeaJules Verne; Adapted by Judith ConawayGrades: 1–4 • F&P: V • Lexile: 440L

PB: 978-0-394-85333-8

The Wizard of OzL. Frank Baum; Adapted by Daisy AlbertoIllustrated by W. W. DenslowGrades: 1–4 • F&P: P • Lexile: 570L

PB: 978-0-375-86994-5 GLB: 978-0-375-96994-2 EL: 978-0-375-98634-5

With seven different genres to choose from, it’s easy to find the ideal book for every kid! Stepping Stones books makes the transition from picture books and easy-to-reads to chapter books and independent reading fun.

CAPTIVATING NONFICTIONThe most exciting adventures are the ones that really happened! These exhilarating nonfiction adventures with bonus content such as photographs, timelines, and maps are sure to catch the fact-seeking curious reader’s attention.

u Themes: Nonfiction, History & Social Studies, Science, Adventure, Biography

Apollo 13Kathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Illustrated by Wesley LoweGrades: 2–5 • F&P: P • Lexile: 630L

PB: 978-0-385-39125-2 GLB: 978-0-385-39126-9 EL: 978-0-385-39127-6

Babe Ruth and the Baseball CurseDavid A. Kelly Illustrated by Tim JessellGrades: 2–5 • F&P: O • Lexile: 650L

PB: 978-0-375-85603-7 EL: 978-0-307-47785-9

Finding the First T. RexKathleen Weidner Zoehfeld Illustrated by Jim NelsonGrades: 2–5 • F&P: P • Lexile: 660L

PB: 978-0-375-84662-5 EL: 978-0-307-47787-3

The Titanic Sinks!Thomas ConklinGrades: 2–5 • F&P: T • Lexile: 790L

PB: 978-0-679-88606-8 EL: 978-0-307-56066-7

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Calling all fans of horses and history! Collect every book in this series and experience historical time periods and the life of each breed from a horse’s point of view.

u Themes: Animals, Historical Fiction, Friendship

ADORABLE READS FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

Horse Diaries #1: ElskaCatherine Hapka Illustrated by Ruth SandersonGrades: 3–7 • F&P: T • Lexile: 660L

PB: 978-0-375-84732-5 EL: 978-0-375-89253-0

Horse Diaries #2: Bell’s StarAlison Hart Illustrated by Ruth SandersonGrades: 3–7 • F&P: T • Lexile: 530L

PB: 978-0-375-85204-6 EL: 978-0-375-89254-7

Horse Diaries #3: KodaPatricia Hermes Illustrated by Ruth SandersonGrades: 3–7 • F&P: T • Lexile: 730L

PB: 978-0-375-85199-5 EL: 978-0-375-89296-7

Horse Diaries #4: Maestoso PetraJane Kendall Illustrated by Ruth SandersonGrades: 3–7 • F&P: T • Lexile: 980L

PB: 978-0-375-85842-0 EL: 978-0-375-89314-8

Kate Klimo Illustrated by Tim Jessell

A dog’s own tale! Focusing on a new breed in each book, dog-loving early chapter-book readers will beg for more of this beloved series.

u Themes: Animals, Responsibility, Special Needs & Disabilities, Historical Fiction

Dog Diaries #1: GingerGrades: 2–5 • F&P: S • Lexile: 620L

PB: 978-0-307-97899-8 EL: 978-0-307-97902-5

Dog Diaries #2: BuddyGrades: 2–5 • F&P: S • Lexile: 670L

PB: 978-0-307-97904-9 GLB: 978-0-307-97905-6 EL: 978-0-307-97906-3

Dog Diaries #3: BarryGrades: 2–5 • F&P: S • Lexile: 670L

PB: 978-0-449-81280-8 EL: 978-0-449-81282-2

Dog Diaries #4: TogoGrades: 2–5 • F&P: S • Lexile: 650L

PB: 978-0-385-37335-7 GLB: 978-0-385-37336-4 EL: 978-0-385-37337-1

Includes an appendix full of facts and photographs

Includes an appendix full of facts and photographs

Perfect for older chapter-book readers who are making the transition to middle grade.