Exploring Second Grade Genres by

Mercy Watson

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 14:54:41 UTC

This is a series of chapter books about Mercy, a pig who is treated like a child of the family. You will get to know the parents, Mr. and Mrs. Watson, as well as all the unique neighbors and interesting community members, who are characters in all the books. Mercy loves buttered toast and seems to always be causing innocent trouble. She is silly and lovable. This series will have you laughing out loud and quickly reaching for the Mercy book. And if you love the Mercy books, good news...books about some of the characters have also been written by the author!

Geronimo Stilton

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 14:55:04 UTC

Meet Geronimo Stilton, a mouse journalist, who travels the world finding new stories and adventures and even mysteries to write about. He has a few sidekick characters who always help him...his nephew Benjamin, his cousin Trap, his sister Thea, and Benjamin's friend Pandora.

A to Z Mysteries

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 14:55:15 UTC

Three best friends (Dink, Josh and Ruth Rose) solve puzzles and mysteries in their home town of Green Lawn Connecticut. Each book in the series begins with a new letter of the alphabet (the first is The Absent Author and the last is The Zombie Zone). It's fun to read them in alphabetical order A-Z but you do not have to!

Thea Stilton Series

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:24:20 UTC

A spin-off series from one of the characters in Geronimo Stilton. Thea is Geronimo's sister and taught a journalism class at Mouseford Academy. She met five mice students (Pamela, Paulina, Violet, Colette and Nicky) who formed the Thea Sisters, a group that adventure around the world solving and writing about mysteries. Each of the five mice are quite different but bring something special to the group.

Dragon Masters

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:33:39 UTC

A series about children from all over the world that are chosen by the glowing dragon stone to be a "dragon master" and are assigned a dragon. Working together, each dragon and dragon master discover their special magical power. The main characters (xxx) live in King Rowland's castle but travel the world (sometimes flying on dragons and sometimes magically transporting) on adventures to solve problems and mysteries, save lands or people, and more.

Kingdom of Wrenly

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:40:01 UTC

This series is about Prince Lucas and his best friend Clara in their magical kingdom of Wrenly. In each book they go off on adventures that take them to all the parts of the kingdom...from Primlox-the island of fairies to Bruth-the island of trolls to Crestwood-the island of dragons and more!

Fenway

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:43:18 UTC

The main character is Fenway, a very excitable dog named after Fenway Park home of the Boston Red Sox! Each book is a silly adventure of Fenway getting into some type of (innocent) trouble. His owner, a girl named Hattie, is always there to help!

Ninja Kid

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:51:38 UTC

The main character, Nelson Kane, wakes up on this tenth birthday to discover new and strange abilities. For example, when he trips, instead of falling he naturally and easily does a double front flip and lands on his feet! He is typically always getting hurt and having accidents and is picked on at school, but things seemed to have changed over night. Turns out...he has gained the skills of a ninja!!

The Dragonsitter

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 15:58:39 UTC

Eddie, the main character, looks after his uncle's dragon, Ziggy, for a week while his uncle is on vacation. Of course, having a (naughty) dragon stay at your house causes a ton of chaos and trouble. Eddie is dragged into all the trouble (and dragon adventures) as well! The unique thing about these books, they are written as emails between Eddie and his Uncle Morton!

Heidi Heckelbeck

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:02:22 UTC

You will get to know Heidi and her friends at Brewster Elementary as they deal with everyday problems and adventures. The slight difference between your everyday life and Heidi's...she is a witch in disguise and has a magical Book of Spells to help her!!

Henry Heckelbeck

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:07:17 UTC

Heidi's brother, Henry is just like you except...his mom and his sister are magical! Henry soon realizes he has a bit of the magic touch as well when he discovers his own magical book of spells hiding in his bedroom.

Pup Detectives

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:14:55 UTC

In this graphic novel (and also series!) there is lots of crime at Pawston Elementary but thankfully there are also lots of PI students...private investigator (puppies!!). Rider Woofson and his friends (Rora Goodog, Westie Barker and Ziggy Fluffenstuff) form the PI Pack to solve mysteries and catch criminals.

Bird and Squirrel

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:32:34 UTC

In this graphic novel (also a series!) best friends Bird and Squirrel work together to get through silly adventure after silly adventure.

Bug Scouts

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:36:34 UTC

This graphic novel (also a series!) is about a group of bug friends in Bug Scouts. Think Boy Scouts or Girl Scouts but...for bugs!! The bugs are working on earning their Bug Scout badges but of course have lots of silly mishaps along the way.

The Story Treehouse Books

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:43:28 UTC

These graphic novels (and series!) are about two best friends Andy and Terry who live in a HUGE tree house and write books together...Andy write and Terry draws the pictures. However, there is much to distract them from their stories...pirates, gorillas, evil vegetables, out of control inventions and more!

Frankie Pickle

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:50:12 UTC

Meet Frankie Pickle in this graphic novel (and series!), a regular boy with a HUGE imagination. Creative Frankie is always thinking up new adventures for he and his side-kick, his dog named Arglyle. Silly cartoons and adventures await!

Percy Jackson

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 16:58:33 UTC

The mega popular Percy Jackson books have now been made into graphic novels (a series!). Percy is a young god-boy and is faced with quest after quest as he tries to save the world from the Titans.

Baby Sitter-Little Sister

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:02:01 UTC

A graphic novel (and series!) spin-off of The Baby-Sitters Club novels and graphic novels. You will get to know the main character, Karen Brewer, a second grader at Stoneybrook Academy. Karen and her friends are faced with the same problems or excitement you have in your lives and she tries to make the right decisions but certainly makes some mistakes.

The Great Pet Escape

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:05:16 UTC

This graphic novel is about a hamster named George Washington. He helps all his class pet friends (Barry the bunny and Biter the guinea pig) escape their homes in Daisy P. Flugelhorn Elementary School. Of course troubles arrive when the friends meet Harriet the mouse and her mouse gang.

Narwhal and Jelly

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:08:40 UTC

This graphic novel (and series!) has two main characters and best friends...happy Narwhal and serious Jellyfish. Each book has three short stories in it. The two friends go on adventures together throughout their ocean world.

Pizza and Taco

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:13:22 UTC

The two best friends in this graphic novel (and series!) love music and water slides. These hilarious stories highlight their friendship and sometimes disagreements, but with lots of laughs and jokes along the way.

I Survived

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:18:43 UTC

This historical fiction series is based on real events that have occured. The main characters are fictional children and their experiences before, during and after these scary events. From the 9/11 attacks to a bear attack to a tsunami.

Escape From

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:18:51 UTC

This series is based on true events that have happened in the past. From deadly Hurricane Katrina to a shark attack to the Titanic. The characters may be fictional but the stories are based on real-life accounts of the events.

Overground Railroad

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:19:07 UTC

This story follows a family traveling from the south to New York City in search of freedoms and a better life.

The Matchbox Diary

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:19:19 UTC

This story is about a grandfather sharing with his granddaughter his matchbox diary full of memories and photos from his past...when he lived in Italy and experienced the long journey on a ship to America.

Granddaddy's Turn

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:19:32 UTC

Grandaddy and Michael's life on the farm is full of hard chores but also lots of fun and fishing trips. One day Granddaddy is dressed in his fine suit and heading to town. Based on a true story of a family's struggle to gain the right to vote during the civil-rights era in the South. Can Michael have the patience waiting for the changes that are happening?

Mushkid

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:19:45 UTC

This book is about the Iditarod dog sled races that happen every winter in Alaska. The main character is an 11 year old girl named Abigail who races with her own dog sled team in her first big race. She and her dog are nervous but face their fears together.

Waiting for the Biblioburro

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:20:11 UTC

This book is about a little girl named Ana who lives in such a remote town in Colombia that they do not have a library. But, a traveling library delivers books to villagers on the backs...on the backs of donkeys! This is based on a true story of the librarian that created the biblioburro...the traveling library.

Apples to Oregon

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 17:20:20 UTC

This story takes place back in 1847 as they move from Iowa to Oregon. Families that made these difficult and challenging moves back then needed to be determined and have grit. Based on the true story of the Luelling family who did not want to leave behind their plants. So, they bring all 700 plants on their move!

Stink

cshawryan — 2024-05-05 19:25:51 UTC

This a series of books about a second grade boy named...Stink Moody. Yes, an unusual name. You will get to know Stink and his best friends, Webster and Sophie as they go on adventures that sometimes get them into trouble. If you love these books, you can also read Judy Moody...a series all about Stink's older sister!

Landed

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 17:59:07 UTC

This story is about a little boy named Sun, who is emmigrating from China to America. The story follows him on his long journey and the worries and challenges he faces on his trip and when he arrives in this new land.

Breaking Stalin's Nose

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:10:12 UTC

This is about a ten year old boy named Sasha who lived in Soviet Russia in the 1940s. In his country, you were treated badly if you didn't follow the rules. Many people didn't like the rules but were too afraid to speak up. Sasha thought the rules were right until his father was arrested by the secret police in the night.

Juneteenth for Mazie

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:15:13 UTC

This book is about a little girl named Mazie and how she celebrates Juneteeth...the day that her ancestors were no longer slaves. Mazie recalls other struggles of her ancestors in addition to being owned as slaves...fighting for fair jobs and wages, attending school, and the right to vote.

Friends Are Friends Forever

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:22:16 UTC

Yueyue and Dandan are two best friends that live in China. Soon Dandan moves to America. How do the girls remain friends living so far away?

The Other Side

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:22:25 UTC

In Clover and Annie's town a fence separates the white side of town from the black side of town. Their mothers tell them to never climb over that fence. But one summer the girls find each other on either side of the fence. Is it possible for them to become friends?

Each Kindness

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:23:01 UTC

Maya is a new student and tries hard to become friends with her new classmates but no one wants to be friends with her. Instead of seeing the kind and fun person she is, they see her old ratty clothes that do not fit her well and are certainly not proper for the winter season. Chloe learns her lesson too late...after Maya moves away...again!

The Name Jar

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:23:08 UTC

Unhei moves to America from Korea. Everyone has trouble pronouncing her name. Her classmates try to help her pick a new American name. Should she change her name just because her name is unique? One friend teaches her an important lesson.

My Three Best Friends and Me Zulay

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:23:44 UTC

This story is about three best friends. The only difference between them...Zulay is blind, but that doesn't stop her from doing what her other best friends do. Field Day is coming up. Zulay really wants to run in a race. How can she if she's blind?

Those Shoes

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:26:23 UTC

Jeremy has his eye on a new pair of shoes. The same shoes that ALL the kids are wearing. One problem, they are a WANT and not a NEED and quite expensive. Will his grandma buy him the shoes. What happens when Jeremy notices another boy that NEEDS shoes...any shoes?

The Invisible Boy

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:26:32 UTC

The main character, Brian, is quite shy but also feels very ignored (INVISIBLE!) to everyone else. No one even knows he's quite good at drawing and also has a wonderful imagination. But then, the new kid Justin arrives and everything changes!

We're All Wonders

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:29:54 UTC

This book is about a little boy named Auggie who's face looks very different. This makes some people afraid of him, but he's just like any other boy who rides bikes, plays baseball and more! Read to learn about how Auggie deals with how people react to him.

One Green Apple

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:33:10 UTC

This book is about a little girl named Farah who recently moved from the Middle East to America. She doesn't speak any English. On her second day of school, she and her class go on a field trip to an apple orchard. She feels alone but one green apple helps her to see her importance and find her confidence.

Sam and the Lucky Money

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:37:45 UTC

Sam receives money from his grandparents for New Years. When he goes to the toy store he becomes disappointed because everything costs more than how much money he has. Sam ends up learning a lesson and spending his money is a very different way.

Four Feet, Two Sandals

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:44:12 UTC

Lina and Feroza are two ten year old girls who do not know each other but live in the same refugee camp. They both find one shoe but soon meet each other and the match to the shoe they each found. How do they solve the dilemma of each having one shoe in a camp where they hardly have anything at all?

Emanuel's Dream

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:46:45 UTC

This is a true story about a boy that was born with one leg. Since he was a baby he faced his challenges...learning to walk on one leg, hopping to school more than 2 miles away, playing soccer. Soon he rides around his whole country on a bike!

A Boy and His Jaguar

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:53:03 UTC

This story is based on the author's real life! When Alan was a little boy he had a severe stutter, making him too afraid to speak in front of anyone. The only time he didn't stutter was when he was speaking to animals at the zoo he often visited. When he was a grown-up, he needed to be brave to speak in front of many people to help save the jaguars.

The Hundred Dresses

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 18:56:57 UTC

This book is about three girls-Peggy, Maddie and Wanda. Wanda is picked on for her unusual name and because she wears the same blue dress everyday to school. She says she has 60 pairs of shoes and 100 dresses at home. Does she? Does it matter how many dresses and shoes she has? Do they ever stop picking on her?

The Girl Who Thought in Pictures: The Story of Dr. Temple Grandin

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:18:47 UTC

This is a true story about a famous scientist who faced many challenges as a child because she had autism. Read about how she overcame these challenges and turned them into learning opportunities.

A Boy Called Bat

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:24:20 UTC

Bat is a little boy who is seen as a bit different because he has autism. His mom is a veterinarian and brings home a baby skunk whose whole family died. Bat falls in love with the baby skunk.

All The Way to the Top

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:29:09 UTC

This is a true story based on Jennifer Keelan who was born with cerebral palsy. Even as a young child, Jennifer wasn't being treated fairly because she was in a wheelchair. At first she wasn't even allowed to attend school. Then, when she started school, she couldn't go to the cafeteria because there were stairs. That wasn't fair and it made her mad! Jennifer fought to change laws to protect Americans with disabilities.

The Story of Frida Kahlo

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:37:49 UTC

Meet Frida, one of the most famous artists that ever lived. Her life, however, was quite challenging. She was in TWO different accidents that left her bed ridden. She didn't give up and event learned how to paint while laying in bed! Learn about Frida, her art, her life and how she persevered.

The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:47:19 UTC

This is a true story about a boy named William who lived in a rural town in Africa. He loved school but could not keep attending because his family couldn't afford to pay for it. Worse yet, his village of farmers are starving after a flood destroys their crops. William doesn't give up and figures out how to create a windmill to save his village.

Brave Girl: Clara and the Shirtwaist Makers' Strike of 1909

cshawryan — 2024-05-07 19:54:36 UTC

Based on the true story of when Clara and her family immigrated to America. They thought life was going to be much better. Instead, Clara, though just a young girl, had to work instead of going to school. Worse yet, the working conditions were terrible...dirty, dangerous, unfair, poor pay...especially for girls and women. Clara is willing to work hard but she knows she should be treated fairly. She leads the fight to ensure safe and fair working conditions for all.