Children are encouraged to read anything at their reading level. The lists are only suggestions and examples. Many of the books may be out being enjoyed by another reader but don't panic--simply place a hold or choose another book.
Many of the books on these lists can be checked out of the library in Quincy and many of them are also owned by other South Shore libraries in the Old Colony Library Network. If the book you want is checked out, you can place a hold on it either at the library or online. Click on the underlined titles to check availability in the library catalog.
For Families with Growing Readers (Age 8-10)
Charlotte's Web [1] by E.B. White
39 Clues (series) [2] by multiple authors
The Penderwicks [3] by Jeanne Birdsall
From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler [4] by E.L. Konigsburg
The Doll People [5] by Ann M. Martin & Laura Godwin
Holes [6] by Louis Sachar
James and the Giant Peach [7] by Roald Dahl
The Wind in the Willows [8] by Kenneth Grahame
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe [9] by C.S. Lewis
How to Eat Fried Worms [10] by Thomas Rockwell
Sideways Stories from Wayside School [11] by Louis Sachar
Poppleton (series) [12] by Cynthia Rylant
Thank You Mr. Falker [13] by Patricia Polacco
Fables [14] by Arnold Lobel
My Weird School (series) [15] by Dan Gutman