Books that Hook: Grades 3-6
Grades
3–5, 6–8

Chicken Soup
for the Soul of America
by Jack Canfield et al.
368 pages
Celebrate the heroes of September 11 with these stirring,
true stories of compassion and courage.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
By C.S. Lewis
208 pages
Peter and Susan discover a magic kingdom! Can the
Lion save this enchanted land?
Tales from the House of Bunnicula:
It Came From Beneath the Bed!
by James Howe
96 pages
Bunnicula fans, rejoicethe characters from that
famous house return in a hilarious new adventure that
also serves as an excellent resource for creative
writing units.
The Thief Lord
by Cornelia Funke
352 pages
A fast-paced fantasy adventure that perfectly captures
childhood feelingsinnocence, fear, and the tension
between needing love and care, yet wanting independence.
A Week in the Woods
by Andrew Clements
208 pages
Mark doesn't like his new townor his new school!
How is he going to survive the week-long class camping
trip? This book, by best-selling author Andrew Clements,
covers issues of fairness, loyalty, and courage.
