Reading Representation Grades 3-4

The books on this list have been curated for grades 3-4 by Guilford Free Library and Guilford Public Schools librarians. These titles showcase characters from a wide range of backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities, and family structures, affirming everyone’s presence and value in society while also being good stories that children enjoy! Reading stories from different perspectives inspires empathy, fostering self-love as well as a greater connection with others. This project is also presented by the Guilford Anti-Bias Anti-Racist (ABAR) Alliance, a collaborative partnership of educators, parents, and caregivers who work to further inclusion, equity, and tolerance within Guilford Public Schools. Learn more at www.GuilfordCtABAR.com .
 

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41. Ms. Bixby's last day

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Author:
Anderson, John D., Jr. (John David), 1937-
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Loving their gifted teacher, three boys are dismayed when the teacher falls ill and leaves for the rest of the school year, a situation that compels them to share their stories while cutting class and journeying across town together on a fateful day.

42. Ms. Bixby's last day

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Author:
Anderson, John David, 1975-
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Loving their gifted teacher, three boys are dismayed when the teacher falls ill and leaves for the rest of the school year, a situation that compels them to share their stories while cutting class and journeying across town together on a fateful day.

43. The mysterious Benedict Society

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Stewart, Trenton Lee
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4.6 stars
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After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules.

44. The mysterious Benedict Society and the perilous journey

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Stewart, Trenton Lee
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5 stars
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Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance, all graduates of the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened and members of the Benedict Society, embark on a scavenger hunt that turns into a desperate search for the missing Mr. Benedict.

45. The mysterious Benedict Society and the prisoner's dilemma

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Stewart, Trenton Lee
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5 stars
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When an unexplained blackout engulfs Stonetown, Benedict Society members Reynie, Kate, Sticky, and Constance follow clues on an adventure that threatens to separate them from their families, friends, and even one another.

46. The mysterious Benedict Society and the riddle of ages

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Stewart, Trenton Lee
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5 stars
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"After starring in three adventures, the inimitable quartet of Reynie, Sticky, Kate, and Constance haven't had a mission together in some time. But with the arrival of a new Society member--and a new threat--they must reunite to face dilemmas more dangerous than ever before, including the return of the villainous Mr. Curtain and his Ten Men and a formidable enemy with a mystifying ability to track their every move." --

47. The mysterious Benedict society: Mr. Benedict's book of perplexing puzzles, elusive enigmas, and curious conundrums

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Stewart, Trenton Lee
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3 stars
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JFIC STEWART
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Preesnts puzzles, riddles, and brainteasers related to the mysterious Benedict Society, and profiles the society's members and their adventures.

48. Nixie Ness, cooking star

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Author:
Mills, Claudia
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JFIC MILLS
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Nixie and Grace have been best and only friends since preschool, but now Nixie must attend an after-school cooking camp while Grace spends her afternoons with classmate Elyse.

49. Nobody wants to play with a ball hog

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Author:
Gassman, Julie
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JFIC SERIES SPORTS/ GASSMAN

50. Payback

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Author:
Korman, Gordon
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4.5 stars
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Fighting for survival after being separated into pairs in the aftermath of a betrayal, the Project Osiris clones search for notorious mob boss Gus Alabaster while tracking down Eli's elusive DNA donor alongside a surprising new ally.

51. The red pyramid: the graphic novel

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Collar, Orpheus
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J GRAPHIC RIORDAN
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Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharoahs.

52. The red pyramid

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Author:
Riordan, Rick
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4.5 stars
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Brilliant Egyptologist Dr. Julius Kane accidentally unleashes the Egyptian god Set, who banishes the doctor to oblivion and forces his two children to embark on a dangerous journey, bringing them closer to the truth about their family and its links to a secret order that has existed since the time of the pharoahs.

53. Rise of the jumbies

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Baptiste, Tracey
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5 stars
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Suspicion falls on half-jumbie Corinee when local children from her Caribbean island home begin to disappear, and she is forced to go deep into the ocean to seek the help of a dangerous jumbie who rules the waves.

54. Rookie of the year

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Bildner, Phil
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5 stars
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JFIC BILDNER
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"Rip and Red find that fifth grade continues to challenge them in brand-new ways and discover that sometimes radical change is nothing to be afraid of"--

55. A running back can't always rush

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LeBoutillier, Nate
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JFIC SERIES SPORTS/ LeBOUTILLIER
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JSERIES SPORTS/ LeBOUTILLIER

56. Secrets, Secret Service, and room service

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Author:
Lee, Jenny, 1971-
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JFIC LEE
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A sickly ten-year-old boy and his talking therapy dog find adventure in the White House.

57. The serpent's shadow

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Riordan, Rick
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5 stars
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Carter and Sadie prepare for the ultimate confrontation with the chaos snake Apophis at the same time the House of Life magicians launch a civil war, compelling the Kanes to tap the power of an ancient spell.

58. The serpent's shadow: the graphic novel

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Riordan, Rick
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When Apophis, the chaos snake, threatens to plunge the world into eternal darkness, siblings Carter and Sade Kane plan to use an ancient spell to destroy the snake, but first must rely on the murderous ghost of a powerful magician.

59. Show me a sign

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Author:
LeZotte, Ann Clare
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It is 1805 and Mary Lambert has always felt safe among the deaf community of Chilmark on Martha's Vineyard where practically everyone communicates in a shared sign language, but recent events have shattered her life; her brother George has died, land disputes between English settlers and the Wampanoag people are becoming increasingly bitter, and a "scientist" determined to discover the origins of the islands' widespread deafness has decided she makes...

60. Skateboard party

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Author:
English, Karen
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5 stars
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"Richard can't wait to show off his skills at a friend's skateboard birthday party, but a note home from his teacher threatens to ruin his plans"--