Category Archives: Early Chapter book

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child

Clarice Bean, Scram! by Lauren Child. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536231120 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover Genre: Realistic fiction What did you like about the book? It’s summer, and an oppressive heat wave … Continue reading

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Stink, Superhero Superfan by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds

Stink, Superhero Superfan (Stink Moody, Book 13) by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds. Peachtree Publishing, 2023. 9781536215076 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover chapter book Genre: realistic fiction What did you … Continue reading

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Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid

Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (Future Dog Owner) (Judy Moody and Friends, Book 14) by Megan McDonald, illustrated by Erwin Madrid. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536224733 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book Genre: Realistic … Continue reading

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Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels by Tim Collins, illustrated by John Bigwood

Sherlock Bones and the Case of the Crown Jewels by Tim Collins, illustrated by John Bigwood. Buster Books, 2022. 9781780557502 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 5+ Format: Paperback Genre: Mystery What did you like about … Continue reading

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The Puppy Who Ran Away by Holly Webb, illustrated by Sophy Williams

The Puppy Who Ran Away (Pet Rescue Adventures) by Holly Webb, illustrated by Sophy Williams. Tiger Tales, c2021, 2023. 9781664340435 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback chapter book Genre: Realistic fiction What did … Continue reading

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The Secret Shipwreck by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Michelle Ortega

The Secret Shipwreck (Mermaids Rock, Book 6) by Linda Chapman, illustrated by Michelle Ortega. Tiger Tales, c2021, 2023. 9781664340442 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Paperback chapter book Genre: Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading

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Dagfrid: Viking Girl #1 & #2 by Agnès Mathieu-Daudé, illustrated by Olivier Tallec

Dagfrid, Viking Girl: #1 No More Ear Buns by Agnès Mathieu-Daudé, Illustrated by Olivier Tallec, translated by Nanette McGuiness. Arctis Books, 2023. 9781646908042 Dagfrid, Viking Girl: #2 Secret Viking Wishes by Agnès Mathieu-Daudé, Illustrated by Olivier Tallec, translated by Nanette … Continue reading

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The Truth About Aaron by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone

The Truth About Aaron (The World of Emily Windsnap, Book 3) by Liz Kessler, illustrated by Joanie Stone. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536215243 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 3 Format: Hardcover Genre: Fantasy What did you … Continue reading

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Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis

Bear and Bird: The Picnic and Other Stories by Jarvis. Candlewick, 2023. 9781536228328 Rating: 1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover What did you like about the book? Four short chapters chronicle the cozy adventures of … Continue reading

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Dazzle Makes a Wish by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

Dazzle Makes a Wish (Book Buddies, Book 3) by Cynthia Lord, illustrated by Stephanie Graegin. Candlewick Press, 2023. 9781536213560 Rating:  1-5 (5 is an excellent or a Starred review) 4 Format: Hardcover chapter book Genre: Fantasy What did you like … Continue reading

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