Media Matters

 Easy chapter book or long picture book, by Eleanor Estes. A sad tale of a girl who is bullied by her classmates, and the regret one of the girls feels that she didn’t speak out or stop the bullying.

 Picture book biography by Vicki Conrad This was a fantastic biography, well written and interesting, and particularly relatable for kids who struggle to learn to read or don’t like school. It would obviously be more interesting to kids familiar with Cleary’s books.

 Novel by Avi. A swashbuckling adventure tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat!

 This is one of the rare cases when (IMO) the movie is better than the book.

 Novel by E.B. White. There’s a reason the story of Charlotte and Wilbur has endured the test of time. This can be enjoyed by all ages! Activity idea: Visit your local county or state fair. 

 Novel by Charlotte Bronte. There is also a musical theater production that I highly recommend.

 Novel by Gertrude Chandler Warner. This is an easy to read novel, great for newer readers looking for their first big chapter book. It’s a wonderful story with a bit of mystery and lots of heart. Note: after this first book, there are many many subsequent books in this huge series, but they are much more run of the mill, lower quality mysteries when compared to this first top notch installment.