Book suggestions 2nd grader reading at 7th grade level...

[ASCMom]

We liked the How to Train YOur Dragon series by Cressida Cowell. The story is not the same as the movie. There are about 7 books in the series. The grownups in the family enjoyed them as well as the kid.

 

[crusoe2]

Here's a couple more - the Pendragon series by D.J. MacHale and some of the books by Eoin Colfer. Colfer is the author of the Artemis Fowl series and also writes the Hitchhiker's Guide series and some other books that look pretty interesting (Airman, Half Moon Investigations, etc).

 

[HM]

Check out books by Richard Peck. Great humorous storyteller.

 

[ceecee]

DD liked Artemis Fowl and they were very popular in the school library when I volunteered. I agree with the above poster, ask the librarian at your library. My DD is an advanced reader too and as her teacher said just because you can read it doesn't mean you should! He will still enjoy books geared to his age and it won't hurt his skills by reading them. DD also liked Lemony Snicket at that age. Maybe Erin Hunter's series Warriors (that may be more for girls?).

 

[My2Pixies]

The Percy Jackson series, the 39 Clues, The Red Pyramid, Narnia, Spiderwick Chronicles, Harry Potter.

 

[disneymom3]

I would suggest for a young child like you are talking about, looking at older authors. Carol Ryrie Brink has awesome books other than Caddie Woodlawn..though they are harder to find. Andy Buckram's Tin Men is one of the best books we have ever read. The Melendy series and the Gone Away Lake books by Eleanor Estes are excellent. Anything by Carolyn Hayward is a great choice. The Henry books by Beverly Cleary are also good, fun, clean and not scary.

 

[floridascgirl]

My son loved The Phantom Tollbooth and Mr. Popper's Penguins.

 

[polkadotminnie]

Hank the Cowdog Series

 

[MousekaMaddi]

our 7 yr old daughters favs are Boxcar Children, Judy Blume and anything Junie B Jones.......

 

[sk!mom]

I'm an Elementary teacher. Many great books have been mentioned in this thread.

Also look at anything by Andrew Clement, Gary Paulson, and the extraordinary Kate DiCamillo. As for older books don't forget Roald Dahl and EB White.

 

[Tiana]

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[Tiana]

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[DopeysMommy]

I'm an Elementary teacher. Many great books have been mentioned in this thread.

Also look at anything by Andrew Clement, Gary Paulson, and the extraordinary Kate DiCamillo. As for older books don't forget Roald Dahl and EB White.

Librarian here. Please also check with your local librarians--they'll know what's coming!

Don't forget the Charlie Bone series by Jenny Nimmo--one of my favorites!
Thing about Georgie is a new favorite

all the aforementions are good choices.

And let him explore a bit--grab a book that looks interesting. take a chance!!

 

[poohfriend]

doesn't mean he shouldn't be reading it.

Yes, give him challenging books, but please let him also read lots of book where the content is age appropriate. Kids grow in a lot of different ways from reading....if as parents we only focus on getting them challenging books, they might lose the joy of reading.

At our school kids are forced to read at level...for some parents that forces them to have kids reading biographies because a 3rd grader really shouldn't be reading the exact same things 8th graders are.

Good luck on your quest to find challenging books for your super smart reader.

 

[nilseks]

I agree, Poohfriend. My son tested at an 8th grade level last yr in second grade, this year he is reading at a 9th grade level. It presents a lot of challenges because the content of higher level books is, in many cases, inappropriate.

Last summer my son went through the entire Goosebumps series--loved it. He also loves a lot of things that are at his grade level--series' like Stink, Roscoe Riley, etc. Although my son has a very advanced reading level, he is emotionally a bit immature. I'm not ready for him to be reading a lot of things at the higher level. And often, he is content to blow through 1 or 2 lower level books per night. He can read a Goosebumps book in less than an hour, but he loves them just the same.

 

[gregokdisney]

I hoping to stock up on some books for my son to read over the summer. I'm planning on requesting them over at Paperback Swap . com. He is a second grader but has been tested as reading at the 7th grade level. I have a hard time finding books at his reading level that are appropriate for him.

He has already read the Gregor series, Wimpy Kid Series, Harry Potter series, and Percy Jackson series. Do you guys have any other suggestions???

TIA!
Beth

The author of Percy Jackson has a new book in a new series out this week. It's called The Red Pyramid, similar to Percy Jackson but based on Egyptian mythology. We read Chapter one tonight and are hooked!

 

[dmpteacher]

I am a 2nd grade teacher and have found that so many of my higher level readers get so bored with some of the books I have. I have tried finding books at their level, but so many are too mature. I do have a small stash that this group know they can go to at anytime.

I do have the Chronicles of Narnia for my students. They are great books.

I was one of those kids myself and ended up having to read books like Sweet Valley High.. but that was 20 years ago when books weren't as "mature" as they can be now.

Good luck. If I come across any others, I'll let you know.

 

[ShannonMB]

How about the "100 Cupboards" series by ND Wilson? DD read 100 Cupboards this year, but as I recall she thought boys would like it better. It was challenging for her, but she got through it fine, reading at about 5th grade level.

 

[BuzznBelle'smom]

In general, I turn to older books for my advanced readers. By that, I mean books written in the 60's and 70's--the content is less mature, even though the books are written for a higher level reader. One of my favorite series for boys is "The Great Brain" series by J.D. Fitzgerald.

I also agree with the PP who said not to insist he read only at his level. My DD7 (as of Thursday) has been capable of reading adult books since she was 4. We have to be very, very mindful of content--just because she "can" read a book, doesn't mean she should. She loves Mark Twain at the moment, in addition to the "Little House" books, Stuart Little, etc. She's also super into non-fiction, science in particular, so we encourage her to read those books, rather than just fiction. For fiction, she still loves to read Dr. Seuss and easier books, as well as the more challenging books.

Remember, we're talking summer reading here. Your goal should be "lifetime love of reading", NOT advancement or impress your friends. There's nothing wrong with reading an easy book for fun, or re-reading a favorite multiple times.

As an aside, my DD7 needed reading glasses at 6--a side effect of learning to read at 2!

 

[wdwfan16]

Phillip Pullman's His Dark Materials series. The first one is The Golden Compass.

These books are terrible and I would not recommend then for a 2nd grader to read them.