Third Level Thursday

Good morning!  Does your child read third level books?  Splendid!  Here are four great third level reads.  Tell them to take a look at their next checkout!

Wild River by P.J. Peterson (JF Pet)

Harrowing adventure story of a boy whose older brother is seriously injured during a kayak trip.  It is up to Ryan to rescue his brother and ultimately save his life.  Nominated for the Tennessee Volunteer State Award 2011-2012.

Kylie Jean: Blueberry Queen by Marci Peschke (JF Pes)

Everyone in Kylie's small Texas town is preparing for the blueberry festival, and Kylie's dream is to become the Blueberry Queen.  However, complications abound for this spunky heroine.

Freckle Juice by Judy Blume (JF Blu)

This hilarious classic is sure to amuse any child.  Andrew wants freckles so bad, he's willing to pay his classmate Sharon five weeks worth of allowance for her super secret "freckle juice" recipe.  He discovers the recipe is a strange combination of ingredients like ketchup, grape juice, and mayonnaise.  Maybe not having freckles isn't so bad after all.

Wayside School is Falling Down by Louis Sachar (JF Sac)

If your children like the "My Weird School" series, this book is for them.  A laugh-out-loud story about wacky students and nasty cafeteria food (from the cafeteria lady Miss Mush).

Also in the series:  Sideways Stories from Wayside School and Wayside School Gets a Little Stranger