Here are some popular Chapter Book series for readers that are at the 2 to 4 Accelerated Reading level. These books range from mysteries to historical fiction to humorous books.
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A to Z Mysteries
by Ron Roy
Follow Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose as they solve mysteries. If your child gets hooked on this adventures of these 9 year-olds, there's lots to read.
Most of these books are mostly written at the 3rd grade level (a very few are at the 2nd and 4th Grade level)
Prices are currently around $4 to $5 per book
by Ron Roy
Follow Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose as they solve mysteries. If your child gets hooked on this adventures of these 9 year-olds, there's lots to read.
Most of these books are mostly written at the 3rd grade level (a very few are at the 2nd and 4th Grade level)
Prices are currently around $4 to $5 per book
- The Absent Author (Accelerated Reading level 3.4)
- The Bald Bandit (AR 3.2)
- The Canary Caper (AR 3.4)
- The Deadly Dungeon (AR 3.4)
- The Empty Envelope (AR 3.5)
- The Falcon's Feathers (AR 3.3)
- The Goose's Gold (AR 3.3)
- The Haunted Hotel (AR 3.4)
- The Invisible Island
- The Jaguar's Jewel
- The Kidnapped King
- The Lucky Lottery
- The Missing Mummy (AR generic 4)
- The Ninth Nugget
- The Orange Outlaw
- The Panda Puzzle
- The Quicksand Question
- The Runaway Racehorse
- The School Skeleton
- The Talking T. Rex
- The Unwilling Umpire
- The Vampire's Vacation
- The White Wolf
- The X'ed-Out X-Ray
- The Yellow Yacht
- The Zombie Zone
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Adventures of the Bailey School Kids
by Debbie Dadey and Marcia Thornton
We won't list all 80 books in the series, but know that Liza, Melody, Howie, and Eddie encounter interesting people who may or may not be a mythical beings like Vampires, Ghosts, Dragons and more. Reader are left guessing whether these folks really are monsters in hiding.
Most of these books are written at the 3rd to 4th grade level (AR 3.5 to 4.3)
- Vampires Don't Wear Polka Dots (AR 3.8)
- Werewolves Don't Go to Summer Camp (AR 3.8)
- Santa Claus Doesn't Mop Floors (AR 3.6)
- Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball (AR 3.7)
- Ghosts Don't Eat Potato Chips (AR 3.4)
- Frankenstein Doesn't Plant Petunias (AR 3.7)
- Aliens Don't Wear Braces
- Genies Don't Ride Bicycles
- Pirates Don't Wear Pink Sunglasses
- Witches Don't Do Back Flips
- Skeletons Don't Play Tubas
- Cupid Doesn't Flip Hamburgers
- Gremlins Don't Chew Bubble Gum
- Monsters Don't Scuba Dive
- Zombies Don't Play Soccer
- Dracula Doesn't Drink Lemonade
- Elves Don't Wear Hard Hats
- Martians Don't Take Temperatures
- Gargoyles Don't Drive School Buses
- Wizards Don't Need Computers
- Mummies Don't Coach Softball
- Cyclops Doesn't Roller-Skate
- Angels Don't Know Karate
- Dragons Don't Cook Pizza
- Bigfoot Doesn't Square Dance
- Mermaids Don't Run Track
- Bogeymen Don't Play Football
- Unicorns Don't Give Sleigh Rides
- Knights Don't Teach Piano
- Hercules Doesn't Pull Teeth
- Ghouls Don't Scoop Ice Cream
- Phantoms Don't Drive Sports Cars
- Giants Don't Go Snowboarding
- Frankenstein Doesn't Slam Hockey Pucks
- Trolls Don't Ride Roller Coasters
- Wolfmen Don't Hula Dance
- Goblins Don't Play Video Games (AR 4.2)
- Ninjas Don't Bake Pumpkin Pie
- Dracula Doesn't Rock and Roll
- Sea Monsters Don't Ride Motorcycles
- The Bride of Frankenstein Doesn't Bake Cookies (AR 4.2)
- Robots Don't Catch Chicken Pox
- Vikings Don't Wear Wrestling Belts
- Ghosts Don't Ride Wild Horses
- Wizards Don't Wear Graduation Gowns
- Sea Serpents Don't Juggle Water Balloons
- Frankenstein Doesn't Start Food Fights
- Dracula Doesn't Play Kickball
- Werewolves Don't Run For President
- The Abominable Snowman Doesn't Roast Marshmallows (AR generic 4)
- Dragons Don't Throw Snowballs
Alex Rider
by Anthony Horowitz
After the death of the uncle who had been his guardian, fourteen-year-old Alex Rider is coerced to continue his uncle's dangerous work for Britain's intelligence agency, MI6.
Book 1: Stormbreaker
AR 5.1 - Points 7 - Quiz #50390
Lexile: 670L
Book 2: Point Blank
AR 4.8 - Points 8 - Quiz #59168
Lexile: 610L
Book 3: Skeleton Key
AR: Level 4.9 - Points 10 - Quiz #69602
Lexile: 630L
Book 4: Eagle Strike
AR: 5.1 - Points 10 - Quiz #78075
Lexile: 690L
Book 5: Scorpia
AR: 5.0 - Points 12 - Quiz #86813
Lexile: 680L
Book 6: Ark Angel
AR: 5.0 - Points 12 - Quiz #106408
Lexile: 680L
Book 7: Snakehead
AR: 5.4 - Points 14 - Quiz #120294
Lexile: 740L
Book 8: Crocodile Tears
AR: 5.4 - Points 14 - Quiz #133870
Lexile: 740L
Book 9: Scorpia Rising
AR: 5.6 - Points 16 - Quiz #143608
Lexile: 780L
Alfred Kropp
Through a series of dangerous and violent misadventures, teenage loser Alfred Kropp rescues King Arthur's legendary sword Excalibur from the forces of evil.
Book 1: The Extraordinary Adventures of Alfred Kropp
AR: 4.9 - Points 10 - Quiz #102415
Lexile: 810L
Book 2: Alfred Kropp: The Seal of Solomon
AR: 5.1 - Points 10 - Quiz #118492
Lexile: 840L
Book 3: Alfred Kropp: The Thirteenth Skull
AR: Level 4.6 - Points 9 - Quiz #124102
Lexile: 690L
Amber Brown Stories
by Paula Danziger
In this first book, Amber's best friend Justin is moving and the spunky 3rd Grader struggles to cope. The series has series as well as hilarious moments and was widely praised by Kirkus, SLJ and other reviewing services as being well targeted for it's audience.
Most of these books are mostly written at the 2nd to 3rd grade level, with occasional 4 (AR 2.7 to 3.7)
- Amber Brown is Not a Crayon (1994) (AR 3.7)
- You Can't Eat Your Chicken Pox, Amber Brown (1995) (AR 4)
- Amber Brown Goes Fourth (1995) (AR 3.7)
- Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit (1996) (AR 3.7)
- Forever Amber Brown (1996) (AR 3.8)
- Amber Brown Sees Red (1997) (AR 3.7)
- Amber Brown is Feeling Blue (1998) (AR generic 4)
- I, Amber Brown (1999) (AR 3.7)
- Amber Brown is Green with Envy (2003) (AR 4.1)
A is for Amber Brown series
- What a Trip, Amber Brown (2001) (AR 2.6)
- It's Justin Time, Amber Brown (2001) (AR 2.8)
- Get Ready for Second Grade, Amber Brown (2002) (AR generic 3)
- Orange You Glad It's Halloween, Amber Brown? (2002) (AR 2.7)
- It's a Fair Day, Amber Brown (2002) (AR 2.8)
- Second Grade Rules, Amber Brown (July 22, 2004) (AR 2.7)
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American Girls Collection
by various authors
The best way to use this series to pick an era you are interested in and just start reading. These books are at the 4th Grade reading level.
- Kirsten (Kirsten's from Sweden and she and her family settle on the Minnesota frontier)
- Kit & Ruthie (Great Depression)
- Molly & Emily (World War II)
- Rebecca (mystery books)
- Samantha & Nellie (Turn of the century, 1904)
Amelia Bedelia
by Peggy Parish/Herman Parish
There may be no one sillier than Amelia, a very popular lady who doesn't have a clue about metaphors and idioms.
Most of these books are mostly written at the 2nd grade level.
By Peggy Parish:
- Amelia Bedelia (1963) (AR 2.5)
- Thank You, Amelia Bedelia (1964) (AR2.6)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Surprise Shower (1966) (AR2.3)
- Come Back, Amelia Bedelia (1971) (AR2.1)
- Play Ball, Amelia Bedelia (1972) (AR 2.1)
- Good Work, Amelia Bedelia (1976) (AR 2.1)
- Teach Us, Amelia Bedelia (1977) (AR 1.9)
- Amelia Bedelia Helps Out (1979) (AR 2.3)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Baby (1981) (AR generic 2)
- Amelia Bedelia Goes Camping (1985) (AR 1.8)
- Merry Christmas, Amelia Bedelia (1986) (AR 2.1)
- Amelia Bedelia's Family Album (1988) (AR 2.2)
By Herman Parish
- Good Driving, Amelia Bedelia (1995)
- Bravo, Amelia Bedelia! (1997)
- Amelia Bedelia 4 Mayor (1999)
- Calling Doctor Amelia Bedelia (2002)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Christmas List (2003)
- Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm (2003)
- Happy Haunting, Amelia Bedelia (2004)
- Amelia Bedelia Goes Back to School (2004)
- Be My Valentine, Amelia Bedelia (2004)
- Amelia Bedelia, Rocket Scientist? (2005)
- Amelia Bedelia's Masterpiece (2007)
- Amelia Bedelia Under Construction (2007)
- Amelia Bedelia and the Cat (2008)
- Amelia Bedelia's First Day of School (2009)
- Amelia Bedelia's First Valentine (2009)
Arthur Chapter Books
by Marc Brown
This series is obviously based on the popular PBS series.
Most of these books are written at the 3rd grade level, with one or two upper 2's (AR 2.8 to 3.6)
- Arthur's Mystery Envelope (AR generic 3)
- Arthur And The Scare-Your-Pants-Off Club (AR 3.1)
- Arthur Makes The Team (AR 2.9)
- Arthur And The Crunch Cereal Contest (AR generic 3)
- Arthur Accused (AR 3.1)
- Locked In The Library!
- Buster's Dino Dilemma
- The Mystery Of The Stolen Bike
- Arthur And The Lost Diary
- Who's In Love With Arthur?
- Arthur Rocks With Binky
- Arthur And The Popularity Test
- King Arthur
- Francine, Believe It Or Not
- Arthur And The Cootie-Catcher
- Buster Makes The Grade
- Muffy's Secret Admirer
- Arthur And The Poetry Contest
- Buster Baxter, Cat Saver
- Arthur And The Big Blow-Up
- Arthur And The Perfect Brother
- Francine And The Superstar
- Buster's New Friend
- Binky Rules
- Arthur And The Double Dare
- Arthur And The No-Brainer
- Arthur And The Comet Crisis
- Arthur And The 1,001 Dads
- Arthur Plays The Blues
- Arthur And The Bad Luck Brain
- Arthur Loses His Marbles Arthur And The Nerves Of Steal
- Arthur And The World Record
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Artemis Fowl
When a twelve-year-old evil genius tries to restore his family fortune by capturing a fairy and demanding a ransom in gold, the fairies fight back with magic, technology, and a particularly nasty troll.
Book 1: Artemis Fowl
AR: 5.0 - Points 9 - Quiz #54675
Lexile: 600L
Book 2: The Arctic Incident
AR: 5.0 - Points 9 - Quiz #59973
Lexile: 610L
Book 3: The Eternity Code
AR: 5.0 - Points 10 - Quiz #68990
Lexile: 620L
Book 4: The Opal Deception
AR: 5.7 - Points 12 - Quiz #87709
Lexile: 770L
Book 5: The Lost Colony
AR: 5.3 - Points 13 - Quiz #109333
Lexile: 740L
Book 6: The Time Paradox
AR: 5.6 - Points 13 - Quiz #123436
Lexile: 780L
Book 7: Atlantis Complex
AR: 6.2 - points: 12.0 - Quiz #139060
Lexile: 900L
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