SERIES SECTION
Here is a list of series you can additionally read! The grade levels are next to the series titles.
The Family Fletcher (4th Grade)
By Dana Alison Levy
You might think the Fletcher Family is different, with two fathers and their four adoptive boys. However, they are like many families, maybe even better, because of their fun and loving acceptance for all. This family is incredibly diverse, with each son being either from a different race or religion, even the many pets are different animals. Throughout the book, the boys develop a sense of what they stand for, who they want to be, and just how they see the world, bringing an incredibly powerful and amusing realistic family story.
Gooney Bird Greene (4th Grade)
By Lois Lowry
With her questionably “true” stories and absurd clothing, Gooney Bird Greene has kept her class and teacher on their toes. The “new kid” in Watertower Elementary School, Gooney certainly makes a splash on her first day, and beyond! She loves to be in the center, and stand out from the crowd, embracing her differences! Gooney sends a powerful message to all.
Amber Brown (4th Grade)
By Paula Danziger
Amber Brown’s parents have just divorced, and she is living with her mom, who is now dating a man named Max, while Amber’s father is pursuing a job in Paris, France. As if this separation is not enough for a third grader, Amber’s best friend for life, Justin Daniels, is moving to Alabama! These trials and tribulations set the scene for the Amber Brown series, where Amber learns what change brings, be it good or bad.
Percy Jackson (5th Grade)
By Rick Riordan
Percy Jackson is a teenager with a single mom, and a lot of problems. He doesn’t seem to fit in at school, because it’s so hard.
He has dyslexia and ADHD and he seems to be seeing weird things, like one of his teachers as a monster and a pen as a sword. Worst of all, his only friend seems to be keeping a secret from him. One day, on a dark and stormy night, everything changes, and Percy is thrust head first into a world of Greek mythology.
The Penderwicks (5th Grade)
By Jeanne Birdsall
The four Penderwick sisters make new friends and go on thrilling adventures. Be it at a summer cottage, a visit to their aunt, or at their very own neighborhood, the four Penderwicks have fun wherever they go. Entertaining and imaginative, Jeanne Birdsall paints the tale of four sisters into a series of classics.
A Tale Dark & Grimm (5th Grade)
By Adam Gidwitz
This trilogy shows how all of the Grimm fairy tales relate in a particularly gruesome way. If you don't like blood, death, and punishment for the wicked, I suggest that you put this book down and go read something happy. But it is pretty true to the spirit of the original Grimm's fairy tales.
Series of Unfortunate Events (6th Grade)
By Lemony Snicket
Written by the witty Lemony Snicket with challenging vocabulary and definitions on every page, and some dark humor, this series tells the unfortunate tale of the Baudelaire siblings who are being hunted by the evil Count Olaf. He tries to steal the very large inheritances from young heirs. Violet, the eldest, is an inventor, then comes Klaus, the bibliophile, and finally Sunny, with the remarkable teeth (able to cut through almost anything. You might’ve seen this title before, it has become a hit TV series on Netflix (that actually stays true to the book).
The City of Ember (6th Grade)
By Jeanne DuPrau
241 years ago, a group called “The Builders” created the city of Ember to protect citizens from danger, it was supposed to hold up for two hundred years. But now, the city is in decay and it is up to Lina Mayfleet and her friend Doon Harrow to get the citizens out alive. Following clues left by the original builders, Lina and Doon try to figure out their way to safety in the outside world.
The Sea Of Trolls (6th Grade)
By Nancy Farmer
In this story based on Norse mythology, Jack is kidnapped from his town by Berserkers in A.D. 793. The head of the gang is Olaf One Brow, and Olaf brings Jack to the court of Ivar the Boneless, his leader. Jack accidentally casts a spell on Ivar the Boneless, and he is immediately sent to the kingdom of trolls to find a remedy for this spell. Accompanied by Thorgill, a shield maid who dreams of becoming a berserker, he sets off on an exciting coming of age quest. If you liked the Sea of Trolls, check out the next books in the series!
