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Summer Reading Suggestions for Incoming Third Graders

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Dear Incoming Third Grader,

Third graders were asked to recommend books they thought you should read over the summer. Take a look at their suggestions. We hope you'll read a few of their suggestions.

Happy Reading,

Mr. Schu

Matilda by Roald Dahl

"This book should be included on the list because it is really funny. Matilda, the girl, is perfectly fine but everyone is mean to her."

Lego Star Wars: The Visual Dictionary by Simon Beecroft

"It is interesting and exciting."

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary

"Ramona the Pest is a very good book. In the book Ramona is a pest. She bugs her sister. She brags about everything."

Goldie the Sunshine Fairy by Daisy Meadows

"It is a good book because there are two very good friends named Rachael and Kristy. They are best friends. They are the only two girls who know about the fairies and their magic adventures."

Adventures in Cartooning by James Strum

"This book has a surprise ending. I have the doodle book too."

The BFG by Roald Dahl

"It is is my favorite book."

The Adventures of Ook and Gluk: Knug-fu Cavemen from the Future by Dav Pilkey

"You will find many funny things inside this book."

Clementine, Friend of the Week by Sara Pennypacker

"This is the newest Clementine book."

The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a very Interesting Boy by Jeanne Birdsall

"I enjoyed this book. It is funny and interesting."

The Sisters Grimm, book one: The Fairy-tale Detectives by Michael Buckley

"This was my favorite series during third grade. You might want to wait until the beginning of third grade to start this series. You might understand it better.

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

"This book is wonderful. I think other people should read it."

"This book is awesome and intense. I don't think it is good for all third graders but many will understand it."

Jellaby by Kean Soo

"This is a wonderful adventure story."

Zapato Power: Freddie Ramos Takes Off by Jacqueline Jules

"This is an awesome book. I read it all at one time"

"I was the first person in my class to read this book."

My Rotten Redheaded Older Brother by Patricia Polacco

"It is a very funny book. It's about Patrica's older brother who does stuff better than she does. Her brother can eat lots of rhubarb."

Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit by Jarrett Krosoczka

"Lunch Lady is my favorite graphic novel series."

"You cannot start third grade without reading at least three Lunch Lady books."

Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid is good because there are six books in the series."

Babymouse: Mad Scientist by Jennifer and Matthew Holm

"You meet Squish in this book."

How to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor

"I have had a dog stolen. His name was Willy."

"It is a good book. You should read it."

Sheep by Valerie Hobbs

"All dog lovers will love this book because it is about a dog that used to herd sheep at a farm. But then the farm caught on fire, so then the farmer had to sell the dog. Things get all mixed up. The dog goes on a dangerous and long journey."