2nd Grade

Arthur and the Nerves of Steal (Series: Marc Brown Arthur Chapter Book)
Stephen Krensky
j Krensky

When Buster impulsively drops a Cybertoy into Arthur's backpack at the drugstore, he feels so guilty that he finally confesses to his friend and they try to return the popular toy before anyone else finds out.
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Behold the Bold Umbrellaphant and Other Poems
Jack Prelustsky
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A collection of 17 poems introduces a vast array of colorful characters that
are part creature and part inanimate object, from the ballpoint penguin to
the spatuloon.
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The Captain Contest (Series: Soccer 'Cats)
Matt Christopher
SERIES j Matt Christopher

Dewey loves to draw and wants to enter the soccer team logo contest, but he doesn't want to win the grand prize--being team captain.
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The Charm Bracelet (Series: Fairy Realm)
Emily Rodda
j Rodda

When Jessie searches for her ill grandmother's missing charm bracelet, she is led to a magical world and finds she has a reason and a right to be there.
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Dinosaur Time
Peggy Parish
jr Parish

An easy-to-read introduction to eleven different dinosaurs: size, diet, name pronunciation, and distinctive characteristics.
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Dragon of the Red Dawn (Series: Magic Tree House)
Mary Pope Osborne
j Osborne

When Merlin is weighed down by sorrow, Jack and Annie travel back to feudal Japan to learn one of the four secrets of happiness.
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Fluffy's 100th Day of School
Kate McMullan
jr McMullan

Fluffy the guinea pig enjoys himself when Ms. Day's class has a party to celebrate the one hundredth day of school.
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Freckle Juice
Judy Blume
j Blume

Andrew wants freckles so badly that he buys Sharon's freckle recipe for 50¢.
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Ghost Class (Series: Ghostville Elementary)
Marcia Thornton Jones and Debbie Dadey
pb juv Jones

The basement of Sleepy Hollow's elementary school is haunted--at least
that's what everyone says. But no one has ever gone downstairs to prove it--until now...
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Ghosts! Ghostly Tales from Folklore
Alvin Schwartz
jr Schwartz

Seven easy-to-read ghost stories based on traditional folk tales and legends from a variety of countries.
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The Golly Sisters Go West
Betsy Byars
jr Byers

The singing, dancing Golly sisters travel west by covered wagon, entertaining people along the way.
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Grasshopper on the Road
Arnold Lobel
jr Lobel

Grasshopper sets out to follow a road and meets some unusual characters.
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Gus and Grandpa at Basketball (Series: Gus and Grandpa)
Claudia Mills
jr Mills

Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise and pace of real games bother him until his grandpa gives him some good advice.
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Henrietta: There's No One Better
Martine Murray
j Murray

Henrietta, whose favorite color is red and who wants to be an explorer, describes life with her baby brother, her dog, her best friend, and what
it's like to be "half a Hen and half a Rietta."
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Henry and Mudge in Puddle Trouble (Series: Henry and Mudge)
Cynthia Rylant
jr Rylant

For Henry and his big dog Mudge, spring means admiring the first snow glory, playing in puddles in the rain, and watching the five new kittens next door.
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Horrible Harry in Room 2B (Series: Horrible Harry and Song Lee)
Suzy Kline
j Kline

Doug discovers that though being Harry's best friend in Miss Mackle's second grade class isn't always easy (Harry likes to do horrible things), it's a lot of fun.
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How Not to Babysit Your Brother
Cathy Hapka and Ellen Titlebaum
jr Hapka

After Grandma falls asleep, Will finds himself looking after his little brother and discovers the hard way what not to do when in charge.
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Junie B., First Grader: Boo...and I Mean It!
Barbara Park
j Park

With Halloween approaching, Junie B. needs to find a costume that will scare off the holiday's real witches and ghosts.
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A Magic Crystal? (Series: Marvin Redpost)
Louis Sachar
j Sachar

When Marvin's new friend Casey shares a magic crystal that makes wishes come true, things get out of control.
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Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Series: Pig Tale)
Kate DiCamillo
j DiCamillo

After Mercy the pig snuggles to sleep with the Watsons, they all awaken to find the bed teetering on the edge of a big hole in the floor.
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Minnie and Moo: The Attack of the Easter Bunnies
Denys Cazet
jr Cazet

Cow friends enlist the other farm animals to dress up as Easter bunnies in order to surprise the farmer's grandchildren.
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Mr. Putter & Tabby Write the Book
Cynthia Rylant
jr Rylant

During a big snow, Mr. Putter decides to write a mystery novel--what he ends up with is entirely different.
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Moose's Big Idea (Series: Moose and Hildy)
Stephanie Greene
j Green

Moose, who is good at drawing and making doughnuts, is upset when he loses his antlers, but his encounters with a hunter help them both gain self-respect.
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More Stories Julian Tells
Ann Cameron
j Cameron

More episodes in the life of Julian including a bet with his best friend, a secret project, and what happens when his brother decides to be Superboy.
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Nate the Great Talks Turkey (Series: Nate the Great)
Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
jr Sharmat

Nate the Great and his cousin Olivia are on the case of a runaway turkey, but the clues appear to contradict each other.
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The New Kid at School (Series: Dragon Slayers' Academy)
Kate McMullan
j McMullan

Wiglaf is off to Dragon Slayers' Academy and in for a first day of school he will never forget.
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Pinky and Rex and the Bully (Series: Pinky and Rex)
James Howe
jr Howe

Pinky learns the importance of identity as he defends his favorite color and his friendship with a girl from the neighborhood bully.
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Rex and Lilly: School Time
Laurie Krasny Brown
jr Brown

Dinosaur siblings have a busy day in school trading lunches, reading, and taking part in show-and-tell.
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The School Play
Rosemary Wells
jr Wells

When Yoko's class puts on a play about taking care of teeth, several students are unhappy with their parts.
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Second Grade Ape
Daniel Pinkwater
jr Pinkwater

Flash finds a very quiet gorilla and, to the delight of the second grade students, Mrs. Hotdogbun says he may attend school along with them.
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The White Wolf (Series: A to Z Mysteries)
Ron Roy
pb juv Roy

While visiting a friend and her adopted daughter on Mount Desert Island, a group of friends investigates why three white wolf cubs were stolen, and by whom.
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Young Cam Jansen and the New Girl Mystery
David A. Adler
jr Adler

This time Cam relies on her hearing rather than her photographic memory to find a missing classmate.
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