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Girls Read, Jr.
Books for girls in 1st-3rd grade. Many are part of a series.
See also Girls Read for older girls.
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Search the Library Catalog for this title Adler, David A.
Cam Jansen and the Ghostly Mystery
Cam uses her photographic memory to catch a thief disguised as a ghost.
58 p. 1996
Search the Library Catalog for this title Barnes, Derrick
Brand-new School, Brave New Ruby
When Ruby Booker starts third grade at Hope Road Academy, the same school her three older brothers attend, she tries hard to make an impression of her own.
130 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Barrows, Annie
Ivy and Bean Take Care of the Babysitter
When Bean's parents leave her in the care of her older sister Nancy for the afternoon, she enlists her neighbor and best friend Ivy to come over and teach Nancy how to be a really good babysitter.
122 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Benton, Jim
The Fran with Four Brains
The newest adventure for Franny, a fantastic mad scientist.
104 p. 2006
Search the Library Catalog for this title Cabot, Meg
The New Girl
Guided by her rules, nine-year-old Allie works to get past being just the new girl at school, eagerly awaits the arrival of her kitten, and faces turmoil when her grandmother visits while the family is still settling into their new home.
222 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Cameron, Ann
Gloria Rising
A chance meeting with a woman astronaut encourages Gloria to try to be her best self, even with her difficult fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Yardley.
98 p. 2002
Search the Library Catalog for this title Child, Lauren
Clarice Bean Spells Trouble
Clarice Bean, aspiring actress and author, tries to avoid getting into trouble as she attempts to help a friend in need by following the rules of the fictional spy, Ruby Redfort.
189 p. 2005
Search the Library Catalog for this title Denton, P. J.
The Trouble with Brothers
It's Kara's turn to host the Sleepover Squad's latest party, and she couldn't be more excited! Then her annoying brothers get wind of the event and promise to ruin the party unless Kara agrees to be their slave. When Kara's friends discover what's going on, they tell her to relax. They have a plan!
96 p. 2007
Search the Library Catalog for this title DiCamillo, Kate
Mercy Watson Fights Crime
Mercy the pig's love of buttered toast leads to the capture of a small thief who would rather be a cowboy.
70 p. 2006
Search the Library Catalog for this title Draper, Sharon M
Sassy : Little Sister is Not My Name
Fashion-savvy Sassy does not like being the smallest student in her fourth-grade class, until a family emergency calls for a pint-sized hero.
102 p. 2009
Search the Library Catalog for this title Fine, Anne
The Diary of a Killer Cat
Tuffy the pet cat tries to defend himself against accusations of terrifying other animals and hurting the neighbor's rabbit.
58 p. 2006
Search the Library Catalog for this title Gifford, Peggy Elizabeth.
Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Writing Thank-you Notes
Ten-year-old Moxy Maxwell has promised to write twelve thank-you notes by the day after Christmas so that she and her twin brother Mark can go to Hollywood to visit their father, but all her brilliant ideas to help finish the task end up creating chaos in the house.
159 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Glickman, Susan
Bernadette and the Lunch Bunch
Bernadette's imagination is so big, she manages to win a prize at the science fair even though she's too young to enter it: so big, she inspires everyone she meets to turn everyday events into adventures. Here are ingenious strategies to survive school lunches, solve a library mystery, plant a secret garden and travel the world from Grandma's living room.
123 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Gutman, Dan
Dr. Carbles is Losing his Marbles!
Tired of following the strict rules of their grumpy replacement principal, second-grader A.J. and his classmates try to find a way to bring back eccentric but lovable Principal Klutz, who was fired for bringing a wild turkey to the school's Thanksgiving Day assembly.
99 p. 2007
Search the Library Catalog for this title Harper, Charise
Fashion Kitty and the Unlikely Hero
When the principal of Kiki's school makes a new rule that everyone has to wear boring school uniforms, Fashion Kitty puts her fashion powers into action, unexpectedly encountering one kitty who does not want her help.
106 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title Higginson, Hadley
Keeker and the Sneaky Pony
When eight-year-old Keeker gets a pony, she is faced with the challenge of winning the animal's trust and friendship, and they both come to understand the phrase You scratch my back and I'll scratch yours.
47 p. 2006
Search the Library Catalog for this title Holm, Jennifer
Babymous: The Musical
As tryouts for the school musical begin, Babymouse takes the starring role in several imaginary Broadway productions, which also feature her new classmate, Henry the hedgehog.
91 p. 2009
Search the Library Catalog for this title Holt, Kimberly Willis
Piper Reed the Great Gypsy
While her father, a Navy Chief, is on ship duty for six months, nine-year-old Piper stays busy with new neighbors, a trip to New Orleans, and especially the upcoming Gypsy Club pet show.
152 p. 2008
Search the Library Catalog for this title James, Brian
The Fishy Field Trip
When CatKid goes on a field trip to an aquarium and the teacher announces a prize will be given to the winner of an underwater treasure hunt, CatKid is determined to win with her best friend Maddie's help.
92 p. 2007
Search the Library Catalog for this title Look, Lenore
Ruby Lu Brave and True
Almost-eight-year-old Ruby Lu spends time with her baby brother, goes to Chinese school, performs magic tricks and learns to drive, and has adventures with both old and new friends.
105 p. 2004
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