3rd GradeBattle of the Books
Aliens For Breakfast by Stephanie Spinner
When Richard sits down to breakfast one morning, he gets the surprise of his life. An alien climbs out of his cereal bowl! Aric is a tiny creature who has been freeze-dried and beamed to Earth in a cereal box. He is on a very important mission. He has to stop an alien takeover and he needs Richard's help!
Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry
There’s never been anyone like Gooney Bird Greene at Watertower Elementary School. What other new kid would come to school wearing Pajamas and cowboy boots. Gooney Bird has to sit right smack in the middle of the class because she likes to be in the middle of everything. She’s the star of story time and keeps her classmates on the edge of their seats with her absolutely true stories
The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet by Tony Abbott
Eric, Julie and Neal have just found something magic in Eric’s Basement. They have discovered a staircase to another world! The world of Droon is amazing—full of magic, flying lizards, and fun, furry creatures. But how will Eric, Julie, and Neal find their way home? Maybe their new friend,Princess Keeah, can help.
Esio Trot by Roald Dahl
Mr. Hoppy is in love with his neighbor, Mrs. Silver, but she is in love with someone else, ALFIE, her pet tortoise. With all her attention focused on Alfie, Mrs. Silver doesn't even know Mr. Hoppy is alive. Mr. Hoppy is too shy to even ask Mrs. Silver over for tea. Then one day Mr. Hoppy comes up with a brilliant idea to get Mrs. Silver's attention. If Mr. Hoppy's plan works, Mrs. Silver will certainly fall in love with him. After all, everyone knows the way to a women's heart is through her tortoise.
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye by Geronimo Stilton
It all started when my sister, Thea, discovered a mystererious map. It showed a secret treasure on a faraway island. And before I could let out a squeak of protest, Thea dragged me into her treasure hunt! In no time at all, we set sail for this island. It was an adventure I'd never forget!
The Mouse and the Motorcycle by Beverly Cleary
Ralph the mouse ventures out from behind the knothole in the wall of his hotel room home,scrambles up the telephone wire to the end table and climbs aboard the toy motorcycle left there by a young guest. His thrill ride does not last long. The ringing telephone startles Ralph and he and the motorcycle take a terrible fall.
Shoeshine Girl by Clyde Robert Bulla
Determined to earn some money, ten-year-old Sarah Ida gets a job at a shoe shine stand and learns a great many things besides shining shoes.
Shredderman, Secret Identity by Wendelin Van Draanen
Fifth-Grader, Nolan Byrd, tried of being called names by the class bully, has a secret identity-Shredderman! Nolan installs a digital camera in his backpack to catch Bubba in the act. Then he posts the incriminating photos on a secretly created website.
The Story of Thomas Alva Edison by Margaret Davidso
It was 8 o’clock at night, on October 19, 1879..that was the evening Tom Edison turned electricity into light with the invention of the electric light blub. Thomas Edison also invented the phonograph and an early form of motion pictures. This is the amazing story of his life and of his inventions that changed the world.
Who Was Abraham Lincoln? by Janet B. Pascal
Looks at the life of Abraham Lincoln, a farmer boy who grew up to become the 16th president of the United States and the man responsible for leading the country through the Civil War.