Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction M

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 17, 2025
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Henry, like always
Bailey, Jenn
Paper Book
Henry, like always
Bailey, Jenn,
Paper Book
A place to call home /
Castillo, Lauren,
Paper Book
From the Caldecott Honor-winning author of Our Friend Hedgehog- The Story of Us comes a warm-hearted story about the meaning of home and the power of friendship to help you become your truest self. Families come in all shapes and sizes. Sometimes they are...
Surfin' sharks
Chanani, Nidhi
Paper Book
"This sweet early reader comic can be read simply as an enjoyable story, or it can be a catalyst for discussion with younger readers about their sense of self." -School Library Journal Surf's up! Another fin-tastic graphic novel adventure awaits with your favorite shark...
Baxter is missing /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Eva's pet bat, Baxter, is missing in the sixth installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest...
Eva and the lost pony /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the eighth installment of this New York Times bestselling series a big storm is coming to Treetopolis! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
Eva and the new owl /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the fourth installment of this New York Times bestselling series there's a new owl in Eva's class! Will Eva make a new friend? Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to...
Eva at the beach /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
It's summertime and Eva Wingdale is going to the beach, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for emerging readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent...
Eva for president /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva runs for class president! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read...
Eva in the band /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Eva Wingdale is rocking out in a band with her friends, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers. Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...
Eva sees a ghost /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Is there a ghost in Treetopolis? Eva sure thinks so -- find out in the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at newly independent...
Eva's big sleepover /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
It's almost Eva's birthday, and she is planning a FLAPTASTIC sleepover, in the ninth installment of this New York Times bestselling series! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers....
Eva's campfire adventure /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Eva and her friends are going camping, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for emerging readers! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy...
Eva's new pet /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Eva's treetop festival
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
This adorable New York Times bestselling early chapter book series is perfect for young girls who love friendship stories starring animal characters! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at...
Get well, Eva /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Eva Wingdale has a hurt wing, in this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series just-right for newly independent readers. Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With...
The nature club /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling early chapter book series, Eva wants to help the planet! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text,...
Warm Hearts Day /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the fifth installment of this New York Times bestselling series, it's Warm Hearts Day in Treetopolis! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
A woodland wedding
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
In the third installment of this New York Times bestselling series Eva's teacher is getting married -- and the whole class is invited to the wedding! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line called Branches, which is aimed at...
The glitter bug /
Elliott, Rebecca
Paper Book
Bo and the unicorns of Sparklegrove Forest can't stop sneezing glitter in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly...
Owl diaries.
Elliott, Rebecca.
Paper Book
In the next installment of this New York Times bestselling series, Eva owlsits for baby Mo and it's a disaster! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high...
The secret of the lost gold /
Elliott, Rebecca.
Paper Book
Bo and the unicorns meet a majestic griffin who is guarding an ancient secret in this early chapter book from the New York Times bestselling author-illustrator of Owl Diaries! Pick a book. Grow a Reader! This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line,...
Look and cook snacks :
Fisher, Valorie
Paper Book
Featured in the 2023 New York Times Holiday Gift Guide! The first of its kind, LookandCookSnacks is an entirely visual guide to cooking. Designed for children who can't yet read, this is a must-have introduction to the joys of cooking for kids ages 4 to 8.From...
Monti and Leo
Kantorovitz, Sylvie
Paper Book
A charming early reader in graphic form draws on the classic theme of friendship to show that being new--or different--doesn't have to mean being lonely. Pocketville is a small town, set in its ways, and the arrival of a stranger causes a stir. Monti the mole is stunned one...
Project Earth /
Kim, Carol
Paper Book
Jina is learning about climate change for a class project. What she discovers leads her to making plans to reduce energy use around her house. Her plans run into a few snags, and she becomes frustrated about whether she's doing enough. With the help of her understanding parents and teacher along...
Captain Awesome and the ultimate spelling bee /
Kirby, Stan
Paper Book
Will Captain Awesome successfully take on Little Miss Stinky Pinky to become the winner of the second-grade spelling bee? Eugene McGillicuddy's superhero alter ego, Captain Awesome, relies on a wide array of superpowers to keep the town of Sunnyview safe from "bad guys." But when...
Captain Awesome to the rescue! /
Kirby, Stan
Paper Book
Bad guys beware! Eugene McGillicudy just happens to be the most awesome superhero of all time...Captain Awesome. MI-TEE! Now readers between the ages of five and seven can read chapter books tailor-made for a younger level of reading comprehension. Heavily illustrated with...
Captain Awesome vs. the spooky, scary house /
Kirby, Stan.
Paper Book
Captain Awesome and Nacho Cheese Man must protect their town from a haunted house in this Halloween-themed adventure. The town of Sunnyview is ready for Halloween, and Eugene McGillicudy and Charlie Thomas Jones can hardly wait to go trick-or-treating! But when the boys encounter...
Captain Awesome, soccer star /
Kirby, Stan
Paper Book
Second-grader Eugene McGillicudy finds that he can tap the power of Captain Awesome without wearing the costume, as he scores a goal for his soccer team
Captain Awesome saves the winter wonderland /
Kirby, Stan.
Paper Book
When second-grader Eugene McGillicudy is forced to be the star of the students' winter play, he relies on his superpowered alter ego to help him.
April fools', Mr. Todd! /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
It's April Fools' Day -- and Judy's birthday -- and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned in the latest Judy Moody tale for newly independent readers. April Fools' Day just happens to be one of Judy Moody's favorite days of the year. And this year she's got one thing on...
April fools', Mr. Todd! /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
It's April Fools' Day -- and Judy's birthday -- and Mr. Todd has a trick or two of his own planned in the latest Judy Moody tale for newly independent readers. April Fools' Day just happens to be one of Judy Moody's favorite days of the year. And this year she's got one thing on...
Frank Pearl in the awful waffle kerfuffle /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Frank Pearl is chasing a prize in this Judy Moody® story for newly independent readers. Just once, Frank Pearl would like to win at something! He is going to win a prize if it's the last thing he does. Could an amazing yo-yo trick or Cookie the parrot land him a prize?...
Izzy Azumi, F.D.O. (future dog owner) /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Fellow F.D.O.s (future dog owners) will delight in Izzy's quest to secure a furry best friend with help from pals Judy and Stink--and a mysterious letter writer. Fluffy dogs. Scruffy dogs. Pug-faced dogs. Ugh-faced dogs. Izzy Azumi has dogs on the brain! She already has a...
Jessica Finch in pig trouble
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Pee! Gee! Wee! Gee! What's that sound?With her birthday coming up, Jessica hopes that, just maybe, her present will be a real-live potbellied pig. Jessica can hardly wait for her party with Judy Moody and all their friends. But Judy Moody is acting like a pig-head, and Jessica UN-invites her from...
Judy Moody and the missing mood ring /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
WWNDD? What Would Nancy Drew Do? Judy and her new friend, Mighty Fantaskey, take cues from their favorite sleuth as they search for a lost mood ring in a spooky attic. Judy Moody is freaky for Nancy Drew, the famous girl detective from the book series. Nancy Drew is an ace at...
Mrs. Moody in The birthday jinx /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Judy's mom takes the spotlight as the Moody family tries to give her the birthday she would like in a broadly funny episode just right for newly independent readers. Make a wish, Mrs. Moody! Every year on Mom's birthday, one way or another, something goes wrong-not-right....
Not-so-lucky lefty /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Mighty righty Judy Moody is out of her element in this righty-to-lefty switcheroo just right for newly independent readers. Left-handers are creative. Left-handers are geniuses. Half of all cats are lefties! (Or so says Stink.) But Judy is a righty . . . and Judy is feeling left...
Stink Moody in master of disaster /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Stink takes a star turn--and helps stave off cosmic calamity--in a Judy Moody & Friends adventure just right for newly independent readers. Look up! Look out! A comet is coming, a comet is coming! Stink is camped out in the backyard with his sister, Judy, and he can't wait to lay...
Stink.
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Thanks to a trove of vintage comic books and a few forensic tips, Stink becomes a super sleuth in this episode honoring classic superheroes and mystery-solving. Cheek! Chack! Chirp! At a Moody family yard sale, Stink uncovers a box of old comics about a...
Triple pet trouble /
McDonald, Megan
Paper Book
Judy's unusual pets--Jaws, Mouse, and Toady--are the center of attention in a new Judy Moody® book for newly independent readers. Dr. Judy knows a sick pet when she sees one, and Jaws the Venus flytrap is for-sure sick. Time for some urgent care and first aid! Judy Moody, pet vet...
Sunny-side Up
McDonald, Megan/ Reynolds, Peter H. (ILT)
Paper Book
Sometimes you just have to find the good news, as Judy Moody discovers when she creates her very own newspaper--featured as a bonus at the end of the book. Wow, wow, wow, wow, wow! Mr. Todd has Class 3T looking for the Five Ws in the newspaper, but all Judy can see is how...
Lola's first Day of the Dead /
Novales, Keka
Paper Book
Lola attempts to avoid a Day of the Dead disaster in another adventure celebrating her Guatemalan heritage!Lola is excited for Halloween, but Mama is sad to be missing the holiday she loved in Guatemala--the Day of the Dead. Then Lola's family is invited to a Day of the Dead party! But when Lola...
Bad luck Lola /
Novales, Keka,
Paper Book
Oh no, seven years of bad luck! When Lola cracks a mirror that Abuelita gave her, she isn't worried . . . at first. After all, superstitions aren't real. Or are they? When one unlucky thing after another happens, Lola slowly becomes convinced she's cursed. Will the seven-year superstition come true,...
Afternoon on the Amazon /
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Vampire bats and killer ants? That's what Jack and Annie are about to run into when the Magic Tree House whisks them away to the Amazon River. It's not long...
Magic tree house :
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
Where did the magic tree house come from? Before Jack and Anie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them back to the prehistoric past. Now can they do it before dark... or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
Night of the Ninjas /
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! Have you ever met a real live ninja? Jack and Annie do when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to ancient Japan, where they find themselves in the cave of a...
Pirates past noon /
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system! It's a treasure trove of trouble! Jack and Annie are in for a high-seas adventure when the Magic Tree House whisks them back to the days of deserted islands,...
Time of the turtle king /
Osborne, Mary Pope
Paper Book
The #1 bestselling Magic Tree House series is ready to whisk you away across the world with Jack and Annie--this time as World Turtle Experts in the Galapagos Islands!! It's just a regular day when ordinary kids Jack and Annie are whisked away in the magic tree house to the...
Dinosaurs before dark
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Paper Book
Where did the magic tree house come from? Before Jack and Anie can find out, the mysterious tree house whisks them back to the prehistoric past. Now can they do it before dark... or will they become a dinosaur's dinner?
The knight at dawn
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Paper Book
"Peacocks for dinner and boys in skirts? hats what Jack and Annie When the Magic Tree house whisks them back to the middle ages for another wild adventure. In a great hall of a castle, a feast is underway. But Jack and Annie are not welcome guests!"
Mummies in the morning
Osborne, Mary Pope.
Paper Book
Hands-on science :
Schaefer, Lola M.,
Paper Book
Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about rocks, minerals, and Earth science. Welcome to the geology lab! In this interactive picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiments to life. They slide tectonic...
Motion /
Schaefer, Lola M.,
Paper Book
Press Here meets Bill Nye the Science Guy in this interactive STEM picture book about forces and motion. Welcome to the physics lab! In this picture book, young scientists use their imagination to bring experiements to life. They poke whipped cream in the illustrations,...
Food for the future : sustainable farms around the world /
Wenjen, Mia,
Paper Book
★ "An exciting overview of traditional and innovative farming techniques that will warrant repeated reading, for casual browsing or classroom use" - School Library Journal Take a trip around the world to discover how eco-friendly farms are changing the...

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