Reading Beyond Grades 2-3

For children in grades 2-3 reading at a 5th grade level. Challenging books for advanced readers that are still age-appropriate.
 

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1. The hero two doors down: based on the true story of friendship between a boy and a baseball legend

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Author:
Robinson, Sharon, 1950-
Average Rating:
5 stars
Formats:
Book, CD Audiobook, Hoopla eAudiobook, Hoopla eBook
Description:
Eight-year-old Steve Satlow is thrilled when Jackie Robinson moves into his Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn in 1948, although many of his neighbors are not, and when Steve actually meets his hero he is even more excited--and worried that a misunderstanding over a Christmas tree could damage his new friendship.

2. The one and only Ivan

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Author:
Applegate, Katherine
Average Rating:
4 stars
Formats:
Book, CD Audiobook, Hoopla eAudiobook, Hoopla eBook, Large Print, OverDrive eAudiobook, Readalong
Description:
When Ivan, a gorilla who has lived for years in a down-and-out circus-themed mall, meets Ruby, a baby elephant that has been added to the mall, he decides that he must find her a better life.