Keena Ford and the Second-Grade Mix-Up By: Melissa Thomson

Genre: Realistic Fiction
Age Recommendation:  Grade 1-3

Keena and her best friend Eric are set to begin grade 2.  Keena is excited because she and Eric are going to be in the same class.  They are even building a homework hut out of a big box so they can do their homework together. Unfortunately, just before school begins a letter arrives telling Keena that the school is creating a boys' and girls' class, so she and Eric will be separated.  When school starts, Keena is very happy with her wonderful new teacher.  This doesn't stop Keena from finding ways to get into mischief.  This is a fun read that children in grade 1 and 2 would especially enjoy.

Demon Dentist By: David Walliams

Genre: Fantasy/Humour

Age Recommendation: Grade 4+

For fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams' books are a perfect choice. In this book, there is a new dentist in town, one who gives out toothpaste that can melt the sidewalk. Alfie and his friend find out this “dentist” is actually a witch who’s been collecting and pulling teeth for her collection and are determined to do something about it. This is a humorous story with good old make believe, family and friendships at its core. Check out a David Walliams' book today!

Geronimo Stilton: The Phantom of the Subway By: Geronimo Stilton

Genre: Animal Fiction

Age Recommendation: Grade 3/4

Geronimo is the editor of the Rodent's Gazette. Geronimo regularly finds himself solving mysteries. In this story, he explores the haunting of New Mouse City's subway tunnels. The Geronimo Stilton series contains fun characters with unique personalities. The books contain colourful visuals and a variety of fonts. The use of language is perfect for a series featuring mice - mouseum, cheddar lollipop, etc. This is a popular series of books.

The Amazing World of Stuart By: Sara Pennypacker

Genre: Humour/Illustrated Chapter Book

Age Recommendation: Grade 2-3

Stuart is an imaginative boy who has just moved. He lost his collection of junk, so he creates a cape out of 100 ties. With his cape on, he has a number of interesting adventures. This book is a lot of fun. If you enjoy this one, look for Clementine, also written by Sara Pennypacker.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid By: Jeff Kinney

Genre: Realistic Fiction/Humour

Age Recommendation: Grade 4+

This book is an interesting, easy to read book that makes you want to keep reading so you can find out what Greg will get up to next. Greg's diary entries and doodles allow us a window into what middle school is like for him and his classmates. Read the first book and find out why we can't keep the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books on the library shelves.

Clementine By: Sara Pennypacker

Genre: Humour/Realistic Fiction

Age Recommendation: Grade 2-4

Clementine is a very distracted and often finds herself in trouble because of this. What young person hasn't cut their own hair? Or their friend's? It is a lot of fun to follow Clementine on her adventures.

The Stories Julian Tells By: Ann Cameron

Genre: Humour

Age Recommendation: Grade 2-3

This is an entertaining collection of short stories involving Julian and his vivid imagination and antics. One of the stories, "Catalog Cats", finds Julian telling his younger brother, Huey, about cats that are purchased from a catalog and help people out in the garden. The sequel to this book is "More Stories Julian Tells". Lots of fun for read aloud.

Horrible Harry and the Holidaze By: Suzy Kline

Genre: Realistic Fiction/Humour

Age Recommendation: Grade 2-3

The Horrible Harry series is based on the antics of Harry and his classmates during their grade 2 and 3 years. In this novel, Harry and his classmates learn about different holiday celebrations, such as Kwanzaa and Hanukkah. This book is a quick read and matches nicely with the grade 2 social studies curriculum.