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Reluctant Readers- Girls 8-9

Getting a reluctant reader to enjoy books is difficult.  Here are some books that might help.   We always suggest getting kids hooked on a series so that they want to read the rest of the series.
Listed below are samples from series.  They are not always the first in the series but if you are interested in seeing the entire series, then go to the search and put in the series name to see the all the titles in the series.

Bethany the Ballet Fairy (Paperback)

By Daisy Meadows
$4.49
ISBN-13: 9780545106153
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks, 05/01/2009

Interest Level:  grades 1-3 
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.5

These fast paced adventures involve rescuing the weather fairies and other things from the evil clutches of Jack Frost's mean goblins.  Great beginning chapter books.  There are a huge number of books in this series to keep girls reading for a long time.

Clementine's Letter (Paperback)

By Sara Pennypacker, Marla Frazee (Illustrator)
$4.49
ISBN-13: 9780786838851
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Hyperion, 01/01/2009

Interest Level: grades 3 - 5  
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.6 -4.5

Clementine spends a lot of time in the principal's office. Since she's always coming up with spectacular ideas, this lovable and realistic 3rd-grader is well-meaning, but has a talent for trouble, and personality to spare. A true original, an empathetic human being with the observant eye of a real artist and a quirky, matter-of-fact way of expressing herself.

Clementine is an older version of Junie B. Jones.

Ivy and Bean - Book 6 (Hardcover)

By Annie Barrows, Sophie Blackall (Illustrator)
$13.49
ISBN-13: 9780811862660
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Chronicle Books, 10/01/2009

Interest Level:3 - 5   
Grade Level Equivalent: 2.7

Seven-year-olds Ivy and Bean feel that they are too different to become friends; however, they change their minds when circumstances throw them together.  Lots of humor make these two vibrant characters come alive.

Surprises According to Humphrey (Paperback)

By Betty G. Birney
$5.39
ISBN-13: 9780142412961
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Puffin, 01/01/2009

Interest Level: grades 3 – 5  
Grade Level Equivalent: 3.6

You can learn a lot about life by observing another species. That's what Humphrey was told when he was first brought to Room 26. And boy is it true! There are always adventures in the classroom and each weekend he gets to sleep over with different students. Humphrey learns to read, write, shoot rubber bands (only in self-defense, of course), turn off TVs, teach English as a second language, and more. With a lock-that-doesn’t-lock and an adventurous spirit, what more could a mischievous hamster want?

This hamster-eye view of school and families is funny and enjoyable for boys and girls..

Puppy Patrol #19 (Paperback)

By Jenny Dale, Mick Reid (Illustrator)
$3.99
ISBN-13: 9780439319126
Availability: Not Currently Available
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks, 04/01/2003

Interest Level:3 - 5
Grade Level Equivalent: 4.5

This series is perfect for boys and girls who love dogs.

Cody (Mass Market Paperback)

By Ellen Miles
$4.49
ISBN-13: 9780545083508
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Scholastic Paperbacks, 08/01/2009

Terrier in the Tinsel (Paperback)

By Ben M. Baglio, Jenny Gregory (Illustrator)
$4.49
ISBN-13: 9780439448925
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Apple Paperbacks (Scholastic), 09/01/2004