Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction W

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 24, 2025
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Guided Reading List: Juvenile Fiction and Juvenile Nonfiction W

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.

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Ambassador /
Alexander, William
Paper Book
Gabe Fuentes is in for the ride of his life when he becomes Earth's ambassador to the galaxy in this otherworldly adventure from the National Book Award-winning author of Goblin Secrets. Gabe Fuentes is reading under the covers one summer night when he is interrupted by a...
Shock City /
Alexovich, Aaron,
Paper Book
"Equal parts nightmarish and outrageously funny, this graphic novel adventure is a thrilling joyride through an electrifying world!"--Max Brallier, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Last Kids on Earth When shy, anxious Milo rings the doorbell of the forbidden...
The Island of Beyond /
Atkinson, E. J.
Paper Book
Eleven-year-old Martin can hardly imagine a worse summer. Martin's dad wants him to like "normal" boy things--playing sports and exploring the outdoors--so he sends Martin to his great-aunt Lenore, who lives on a tiny island called Beyond. Nothing about Beyond is what Martin expects, certainly...
Freya & Zoose /
Butler, Emily,
Paper Book
Fans of Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Ivan will treasure this timeless tale about a magnificent adventure to the North Pole and the even more astounding feat of true friendship. A perfect purchase for animal and adventure lovers alike. Freya has always craved--and feared-...
The Hiddenseek /
Cernosek, Nate
Paper Book
In this spine-chilling middle grade debut--perfect for fans of Small Spaces and the Goosebumps series--a brother and sister are transported to a cursed world based on the game hide-and-seek, where the only way to get home is to win. "You hid. But you were not found. You...
Green boy /
Cooper, Susan,
Paper Book
Two brothers encounter danger and adventure in a world of the future in this classic dystopian novel from Newbery Medalist Susan Cooper. On their idyllic Bahamian island, Trey's little brother, Lou, is different. He doesn't speak and suffers from frightening seizures. But when he...
Unstuck /
Dee, Barbara
Paper Book
"Both relatable and inspiring...an entertaining and heartfelt read." --Janae Marks, New York Times bestselling author of On Air with Zoe Washington From critically acclaimed author Barbara Dee comes a middle grade novel that's "this generation's Dear Mr....
Once upon a Marigold
Ferris, Jean
Paper Book
Who knew love could be so amazing--and stupefying? Not Christian. He was clueless when he started spying on the royal family through his telescope. He lives in a cave with a troll for a dad, after all. If his dad had only warned him about all that mind-boggling love stuff, maybe things wouldn't...
Starfish /
Fipps, Lisa
Paper Book
A PRINTZ HONOR BOOK . Ellie is tired of being fat-shamed and does something about it in this poignant novel-in-verse. "In her debut novel, Starfish, Lisa Fipps confronts diet culture and fat phobia head-on. . . . The book reads as if Ellie herself is writing these poems, which...
The night compass /
Foody, Amanda
Paper Book
Barclay and his friends race to find a legendary beast in the Wilderlands before their enemy in this action-packed fourth book in the New York Times bestselling Wilderlore series. As the election for Grand Keeper looms closer, the villainous Audrian Keyes returns. He...
Heroes
Gratz, Alan/ Cross, Pete (NRT)/ Bridges, Matthew (NRT)/ De Ocampo, Ramon (NRT)
Paper Book
A new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz (Refugee; Ground Zero; Two Degrees) is a major publishing moment. A new World War II novel from Alan Gratz? That's even bigger! Get ready for an action-packed, inventive, and powerful take on the attack...
Secrets of the mummies /
Griffey, Harriet
Paper Book
Proficient readers will be drawn to this Level 4 Reader, which introduces them to the mysterious world of Egyptian and Incan mummies. As they learn more about ancient burial processes, kids will be exposed to rich vocabulary and challenging sentences, helping them improve their reading skills.
Christopher Columbus :
Gunderson, Jessica
Paper Book
Great explorer and sailor. Hungry for riches and gold. Views about Christopher Columbus have changed over time. But who was the real Christopher Columbus? Explore Columbus's life throughout his journeys to the New World. Then decide for yourself whether he was a hero or villain.
Popcorn :
Harrell, Rob
Paper Book
Winner of The Schneider Family Book Award The beloved author of Wink is back with a hilarious and moving story about coping with anxiety on a day when everything is going wrong Andrew's just trying to make it through Picture Day, which is easier said...
Who was John Lewis? /
Hubbard, Crystal
Paper Book
Learn about the incredible legacy of civil rights legend and Georgia congressman John Lewis in this inspiring addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series. Starting in the 1960s, John Lewis began his activism alongside civil rights legend and good friend...
Jennifer Chan is not alone /
Keller, Tae,
Paper Book
In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal for When You Trap a Tiger, Tae Keller offers a gripping and emotional story about friendship, bullying, and the possiblity that there's more in the universe than just us. Sometimes middle school can make you feel like...
The house with a dragon in it /
Lake, Nick.
Paper Book
From the creators of Lily and the Night Creatures comes another "emotionally resonant and empathetic" (Kirkus Reviews) illustrated middle grade novel filled with magic and granted wishes--perfect for fans of The Beast and the Bethany and Kelly Barnhill. ...
One beetle too many :
Lasky, Kathryn
Paper Book
A lively text and captivating images tell the story of the ever-curious boy who grew up to make one of the most significant discoveries of our time. From the time Charles Darwin was a boy, he was happiest when he was out alone collecting specimens (especially beetles). And...
Hero /
Lupica, Mike
Paper Book
Fourteen-year-old Billy learns he has the same special abilities as his father, who was the President's globe-trotting troubleshooter until the Bads killed him, and now Billy must decide whether to use his powers in the same way at the risk of his
Chester Keene cracks the code /
Magoon, Kekla
Paper Book
Cracking the code isn't all it's cracked up to be in this scavenger hunt adventure from a Coretta Scott King Honor-winning author. "Delivers a truly fresh mystery -- along with a heist, some heartbreak, some unforgettable characters and plenty of laser tag." --The New York Times...
Mexikid :
Martin, Pedro,
Paper Book
NEWBERY HONOR AWARD WINNER * An unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico "One of those books that kids will pass to their friends as soon as they have finished it."-...
The fight for the hidden realm /
McDermott, Siobhan
Paper Book
A 12-year-old girl wins an invitation to train as an apprentice to immortals in the first book of the new must-read magical series destined to take the world by storm--perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Skandar and Eragon. Let the competition begin! ...
Who was John F. Kennedy?
McDonough, Yona Zeldis.
Paper Book
The man who saved the lives of his PT-109 crewmen during WWII and became the 35th president fought-and won-his first battle at the age of two-and-a-half, when he was stricken with scarlet fever. Although his presidency was cut short, our nation's youngest elected leader left an indelible mark...
The curse of the dead man's diamond /
Morrell, Christyne,
Paper Book
A haunted house. Three ghosts blamed for a missing diamond. Can a centuries-old mystery ever be solved? "A fun haunted house story full of mystery and heart!"--Lindsay Currie, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Mystery of Locked Rooms After...
Slam! /
Myers, Walter Dean,
Paper Book
An exciting, eye-catching repackage of acclaimed author Walter Dean Myers' bestselling paperbacks, to coincide with the publication of SUNRISE OVER FALLUJA in hardcover.Seventeen-year-old Greg "Slam" Harris can do it all on the basketball court. He's seen ballplayers come and go, and he knows he...
Tumble /
Paerez, Celia C.,
Paper Book
From the award-winning author of The First Rule of Punk and Strange Birds, a dazzling novel about a young girl who collects the missing pieces of her origin story from the family of legendary luchadores she's never met. A 2023 Pura Belpre Author Honor Book
The lightning thief
Riordan, Rick
Audiobook
Twelve-year-old Percy Jackson is about to be kicked out of boarding school . . . again. No matter how hard he tries, he can't seem to stay out of trouble. But can he really be expected to stand by and watch while a bully picks on his scrawny best friend? Or not defend himself against his pre-algebra...
The lightning thief
Riordan, Rick
Paper Book
You've read the book. You've seen the movie. Now submerge yourself in the thrilling, stunning, and action-packed graphic novel. Mythological monsters and the gods of Mount Olympus seem to be walking out of the pages of twelve-year-old Percy Jackson's textbooks and into his life. And...
Bluefish /
Schmatz, Pat.
Paper Book
"An ode to the significance of reading in the lives of young people. . . . Unique and original, believable and poignant, this is a book with power of its own." -- The Horn Book (starred review) Thirteen-year-old Travis has a secret: he can't read. But a shrewd...
The secret horses of Briar Hill /
Shepherd, Megan
Paper Book
"Deserves a spot on the shelf next to the most beloved children's classics--yes, even The Secret Garden."  --Shelf Awareness, Starred Review Described as "reminiscent of the Chronicles of Narnia" in a starred review, The...
Full tilt :
Shusterman, Neal
Paper Book
When sixteen-year-old Blake goes to a mysterious, by-invitation-only carnival he somehow knows that it could save his comatose brother, but soon learns that much more is at stake if he fails to meet the challenge presented there by the beautiful Cass
Unlocking the universe :
Slade, Suzanne.
Paper Book
A stunning STEM feast on NASA's Webb Telescope--the world's most powerful telescope--will marvel future scientists and engineers about space and the universe beyond. Building the James Webb Space Telescope was no easy feat. It started with a big dream and an even bigger team-...
Camp Launchpad
Smith, Greg
Paper Book
What is the story of Transformers? /
Snider, Brandon T.
Paper Book
Following the same format as the #1 New York Times Best-Selling Who Was? series, the What Is the Story of? series brings you the stories behind the most beloved characters of our time. "Autobots, Transform and Roll Out!" Drive along with some of the fiercest fighters ever...
The meaning of Maggie /
Sovern, Megan Jean
Paper Book
*"Smart, sensitive, sad and funny."--Kirkus Reviews, starred review As befits a future President of the United States of America, Maggie Mayfield has decided to write a memoir of the past year of her life. And what a banner year it's been! During this period she's Student...
When you reach me /
Stead, Rebecca
Paper Book
"Like A Wrinkle in Time (Miranda's favorite book), When You Reach Me far surpasses the usual whodunit or sci-fi adventure to become an incandescent exploration of 'life, death, and the beauty of it all.'" --The Washington Post This Newbery Medal winner...
Momo Arashima breaks the Mirror of the Sun /
Sugiura, Misa
Paper Book
In the next book in the thrilling fantasy series filled with gods and monsters of Shinto mythology, a twelve-year-old girl must steal an ancient relic, work with new friends and learn to control her own dangerous power to defeat a new threat. After vanquishing a demon king,...
Majestica /
Tolcser, Sarah.
Paper Book
Impossible Creatures meets Jurassic Park in this page-turning middle grade fantasy adventure set at a nature preserve for magical beasts, where two girls find themselves on a wilderness expedition gone disastrously wrong. Hattie Swift grew up at Majestica, a resort...
A land of books :
Tonatiuh, Duncan
Paper Book
Award-winning author-illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the significance of Aztec manuscripts and cultureOur world, little brother, is an amoxtlalpan, a land of books.In the jungles where the jaguar dwells, the Mayas make books.In the mountains the cloud people, the Mixtecs, make them as...
The brainiac's book of robots and AI /
Virr, Paul,
Paper Book
Paul Virr, STEM ambassador for the Bath Royal Scientific and Literary Institute, introduces readers to the myriad robots doing all the dull, dirty and dangerous work in our world. This new addition to the Brainiac series approaches science and technology from a creative...
Summer at Squee /
Wang, Andrea
Paper Book
From Newbery Honor-winning author Andrea Wang, a new middle grade novel about a Chinese American tween who attends a Boston-based Chinese cultural overnight camp-and the many ways it transforms her. Phoenny Fang plans to have the best summer ever. She's returning to Summertime...
Standing in the need of prayer :
Weatherford, Carole Boston,
Paper Book
CHILDREN'S LITERATURE LEGACY AWARD WINNER . CORETTA SCOTT KING ILLUSTRATOR AWARD WINNER . A stunning and deeply moving picture book based on the popular spiritual from an award-winning author and critically acclaimed illustrator. The classic lyrics have been reworked to chronicle the milestones,...
A royal conundrum /
Yee, Lisa
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER .When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)-who're you gonna call? An elite team of crime-fighting underdogs, that's who! The Misfits are on the case in this hilarious illustrated series from Newbery Honoree Lisa Yee and...
The magic paintbrush /
Zhang, Kat,
Paper Book
In this highly illustrated series launch, Amy, an Asian American girl picks up an ancient paintbrush and unwittingly unleashes the power to make her art real and sometimes dangerous. Perfect for fantasy readers who love Dragons in a Bag and the Dragon Pearl series. ...
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