Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction Q

This book list was created using Guided Reading Levels provided by Fountas & Pinnell, and children’s publishers such as ABDO Publishing, Capstone Press, Cavendish Square, Children’s Press, Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Random House and Scholastic.

Updated September 19, 2025
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Mr. Popper's penguins /
Atwater, Richard
Paper Book
The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations. Mr. Popper's Penguins is one of the handful of American books for children that has attained the status of a classic. A humble...
Fudge-a-mania
Blume, Judy
Paper Book
Pete describes the family vacation in Maine with the Tubmans, highlighted by the antics of his younger brother Fudge.
Tales of a fourth grade nothing
Blume, Judy.
Paper Book
Nine-year-old Peter Hatcher's biggest problem is his naughty small brother, Fudge, who tries to acquire all Peter's possessions, even his tiny turtle.
James and the giant peach
Dahl, Roald
Paper Book
Roald Dahl's children's classic will be rediscovered with wonder and delight in this handsome gift edition with all-new black-and-white illustrations by Caldecott Honor Book artist Lane Smith (who also designed the characters for the Disney animated film).nbsp;nbsp;How James escapes from his...
Bunnicula strikes again!
Howe, James
Paper Book
"Let's just say the matter is under control," Chester slyly tells his pals Harold and Howie. But what on earth does he mean? It seems that Bunnicula, the vampire rabbit, is back to his old ways -- or so Chester thinks, having found pale vegetables drained of their juices scattered about the...
Amulet.
Kibuishi, Kazu,
Paper Book
The first book in Kazu Kibuishi's #1 New York Times bestselling series that features a beautiful but dangerous world of new friends, giant robots, and shadowy enemies! After the tragic death of their father, Emily and Navin move with their mother to the home of her deceased great...
Amulet.
Kibuishi, Kazu,
Paper Book
Graphic novel star Kazu Kibuishi returns with his mysterious world full of new allies . . . and old enemies! Emily and Navin's mother is still in a coma from the arachnopod's poison, and there's only one place to find help: Kanalis, the bustling, beautiful city of waterfalls. But when Em,...
Mega-predators of the past /
Stewart, Melissa
Paper Book
I survived the Japanese Tsunami, 2011
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
The disaster felt around the world . . .Visiting his dad's hometown in Japan four months after his father's death would be hard enough for Ben. But one morning the pain turns to fear: first, a massive earthquake rocks the quiet coastal village, nearly toppling his uncle's house. Then the ocean...
I survived the Joplin tornado, 2011 /
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
A destructive force is about to hit the city of Joplin... Eleven-year-old Dexter has always wanted to see a tornado. So when he gets the incredible opportunity to go storm chasing with the famous Dr. Norman Rays, he has to say yes! Dr. Rays is the host of Tornado Mysteries, the show that Dex and...
I survived the sinking of the Titanic, 1912
Tarshis, Lauren
Paper Book
The most terrifying events in history are brought vividly to life in this New York Times-bestselling series! Ten-year-old George Calder can't believe his luck -- he and his little sister, Phoebe, are on the famous Titanic, crossing the ocean with their Aunt Daisy. The ship is full...
Hilo.
Winick, Judd
Paper Book
Get ready for another epic Hilo adventure in the laugh-out-loud funny New York Times Bestselling graphic novel series-- this time Hilo's favorite magical warrior cat, is going to boarding school! "An action-packed page-turner with heart!" --Dav Pilkey, author of DOG MAN

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