Highlights from the NEW Early Chapter Section

 

 

 

Were you aware that there is a new book zone in the Children’s Department?  We have created an Early Chapter Book section at the beginning of our Fiction area in order to make it easier for emerging chapter book readers to find stories that are perfect for their level and interest!  

What kind of books are held in that section?  Well, we’re so glad that you asked! You can find the My Weird School series there, the Branches books published by Scholastic (Including series like Diary of a Pug, Dragon Masters, Eerie Elementary, Owl Diaries, Press Start, and others), the Cam Jansen books, and the Magic Tree House books.  Want some more examples of great series that reside there? Take a look at the list below!

 

 

girl and dog using a magnifying glass to study pawprints

 

Amy and the Missing Puppy (Critter Club series) by Callie Barkley

EARLY CHAPTER BARKLEY

During spring break, mystery-lover Amy looks for clues to the disappearance of wealthy Ms. Sullivan's Saint Bernard puppy. Cute animals and wonderful friends combined with entertaining stories makes this series a super popular one.

 

 

 

girl holding a magnifying glass with her foot


 Aven Green: Sleuthing Machine (series) by Dusti Bowling

EARLY CHAPTER BOWLING

Aven Green has been solving mysteries for a whole month, cracking such cases as The Mystery of the Cranky Mom, but can this perceptive detective solve two cases at the same time? First her teacher's lunch bag disappears. Then Aven's great-grandma's dog goes missing. Fortunately, since Aven was born without arms, all the 'arm' cells went to her super-powered brain instead. (That's her theory.)

 

 

 

girl and cat looking at a small dragon coughing fire

 

 Dragons and Marshmallows (Zoey and Sassafras series) by Asia Citro

EARLY CHAPTER CITRO

Learning an amazing secret while discovering a glowing photo, young Zoey assists injured magical animals that begin showing up in her family's backyard barn, an effort that includes caring for a particularly challenging baby dragon.

 

 

 

 

girl holding a pencil with doodles all around her

 

Marya Khan and the Incredible Henna Party (series) by Saadia Faruqi EARLY CHAPTER FARUQI

Trying to compete with her rich neighbor, third grader Marya claims she’s having the most epic henna party ever; but when her plans backfire, Marya is still determined to make turning 8 great with a little help from her family.

 

 

 

 

girl with a crown and tutu holding a plate of mochi

 

Mochi Queen (Jasmine Toguchi series) by Debbi Michiko Florence

EARLY CHAPTER FLORENCE

This book series features a spunky Japanese-American heroine, messy 8-year-old Jasmine Toguchi.  In the first book, Jasmine wants to do something unique in response to the fact that her older sister always gets to go first.  This desire leads to an opportunity during the mochi rice preparations for the New Year.

 

 

 

boy with glass wearing homemade superhero costume with large shorts, suspenders, a cape and a blue beanie

 

Captain Awesome to the Rescue! (series) by Stan Kirby 

EARLY CHAPTER KIRBY

Loving comic books and superheroes so much that he invents his very own superhero alter ego, second-grader Eugene McGillicudy teams up with best friend "Nacho Cheese Man" Charlie and intrepid sidekick Turbo the hamster in a series of whimsical, universe-saving battles.

 

 

 

a boy ice skating

 

Miles Lewis: King of the Ice (series) by Kelly Starling Lyons

EARLY CHAPTER LYONS

When his friend RJ bets that Miles will wipe out at the ice rink during their class trip, he is determined to prove him wrong.  This series has broad appeal; with a charming main character, relatable family and friends drama, and STEM content- there’s something here for everyone!

 

 

 

two boys and a girl white water rafting

 

Whitewater Courage (Jake Maddox Sports Stories series) by Jake Maddox EARLY CHAPTER MADDOX

Hockey, football, baseball, gymnastics, and more: the Jack Maddox series offers exciting stories highlighting many different sports and activities, including this title- in which Christopher and Sarah, who have joined their uncle in Australia to raft down the Franklin River, hit whitewater and see danger up ahead.  Only clever thinking and quick action can save them from going over the falls.

 

 

 

boy with glasses with tentacles sits in a chair reading: another boy looks in from the window appearing surprised

 

The New Kid (The Alien Next Door series) by A. I. Newton 

EARLY CHAPTER NEWTON

While his scientist-parents study Earth, second-grader Zeke tries to fit in- but Harris, a classmate, notices his abilities and sets out to prove Zeke is an alien.

 

 

 

a yeti and four other mythical creatures standing and waving

 

Meet the Bigfeet (Yeti Files series) by Kevin Sherry

EARLY CHAPTER SHERRY

Devoting his life to studying cryptids like himself, yeti Blizz Richards and his devoted team execute a secret rescue mission when his cousin goes missing in the wake of a media frenzy.

 

Published by on August 26, 2024
Last Modified December 07, 2024