Advanced Early Readers - Longish Chapter Books (70 books)

A list for parents of advanced early readers on the lookout for book fiction series and book suggestions. So what is an advanced reader and who is this list for? An early reader is a child, sometimes in the late 3's, often in the early 4's and 5's, (older kids are welcome too), who enjoys a picture book but can independently (or with some help) read longer 50+ page chapter book with a few pictures here and there or no pictures at all. This list will cover books with characters advanced early readers can identify with (hint: some books might frighten young readers or involve characters like high school or middle school kids that they just can't identify with yet). Feel free to make suggestions. This list will be actively curated.

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1	The Grass May Not Be Greener: With Help from a Friendly Fairy, Mr. Bunny Learns to Be Happy in His Own Body in this Utterly Magical Picture Book by Hilary Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.98 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 698, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	A Leopard Never Changes its Spots: Will Leopard Really Become a Jungle Vegetarian? Find Out in This Delightfully Funny Picture Book by Hilary Lawrence (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 48 ratings score: 596, and 6 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	The Bright Bay Mermaids: Anna's Secret by Jamie M. Kaye 4.64 avg rating — 11 ratings score: 300, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Loose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary Lawrence (Goodreads Author) 4.91 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 295, and 3 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 9,313 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	The Temples of Malplaquet by Andrew Dalton really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	The Fish in Room 11 by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 266 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	A Circlet of Oak Leaves by Rosemary Sutcliff 4.05 avg rating — 41 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 133 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Hilda and the Hidden People (Hilda Tie-in, #1) by Stephen Davies (Writer) 4.13 avg rating — 1,537 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 4.21 avg rating — 2,027,232 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney 4.16 avg rating — 8,075 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	Duck for a Day by Meg McKinlay (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 127 ratings score: 94, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Ibby's Magic Weekend by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.66 avg rating — 83 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 120,866 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Lulu's Hat by Susan Meddaugh 3.63 avg rating — 38 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 719 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1) by Ruth Stiles Gannett 4.11 avg rating — 41,502 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Wallace and Grace Take the Case by Heather Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 324 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	The Very Little Princess by Marion Dane Bauer (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 220 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	Squirrel World: A Park Pals Adventure by Johanna Hurwitz 3.76 avg rating — 37 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	A Grain of Rice by Helena Clare Pittman 4.12 avg rating — 2,551 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	The Underwater Planet (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #6) by Geronimo Stilton 4.32 avg rating — 462 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	Mouse in Space! (Geronimo Stilton, #52) by Geronimo Stilton 4.24 avg rating — 1,934 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Search for Sunken Treasure (Geronimo Stilton, #25) by Geronimo Stilton 4.03 avg rating — 2,593 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Ice Planet Adventure (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice, #3) by Geronimo Stilton 4.25 avg rating — 631 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways (Thea Stilton #7) by Thea Stilton 4.28 avg rating — 3,813 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Thea Stilton and the Madagascar Madness (Thea Stilton #24) by Thea Stilton 4.22 avg rating — 760 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Alien Escape (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #1) by Geronimo Stilton 4.23 avg rating — 1,493 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Dragon Slayers' Academy : The New Kid at School by Kate McMullan 3.75 avg rating — 2,276 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Mouse Island Marathon (Geronimo Stilton, #30) by Geronimo Stilton 4.13 avg rating — 2,914 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Geronimo and The Gold Medal Mystery (Geronimo Stilton, #33) by Geronimo Stilton 4.10 avg rating — 2,473 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1) by Mary Pope Osborne 3.99 avg rating — 47,654 ratings score: 74, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, #6) by Mary Pope Osborne 3.97 avg rating — 18,887 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	The Cat Who Got Carried Away by Allan Ahlberg 3.82 avg rating — 206 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Little Horse by Betsy Byars 3.60 avg rating — 149 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Gator Girls by Stephanie Calmenson (Goodreads Author) 3.88 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 70, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	How to Tame a Triceratops (Dino Riders, #1) by Will Dare 4.12 avg rating — 141 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Sly the Sleuth and the Sports Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.69 avg rating — 29 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon (The Tiara Club, #3) by Vivian French 3.95 avg rating — 336 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Magic by the Lake (Tales of Magic, #3) by Edward Eager 4.08 avg rating — 5,453 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	The Time Garden (Tales of Magic, #4) by Edward Eager 4.13 avg rating — 4,420 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Seven-Day Magic (Tales of Magic, #7) by Edward Eager 4.13 avg rating — 5,030 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1) by Edward Eager 3.95 avg rating — 38,319 ratings score: 63, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Upside-Down Magic (Upside-Down Magic, #1) by Sarah Mlynowski (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 7,209 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	I, Houdini: The Amazing Story of an Escape-Artist Hamster by Lynne Reid Banks 3.72 avg rating — 1,110 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Ben & Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos by Robert Lawson 3.82 avg rating — 4,093 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Ace: The Very Important Pig by Dick King-Smith 3.85 avg rating — 581 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Worst Witch at School (Worst Witch, #1-2) by Jill Murphy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 587 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Secrets of Droon Listen & Read Boxed Set: The Hidden Stairs and the Magic Carpet and Journey to the Volcano Palace by Tony Abbott 4.15 avg rating — 152 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 441,583 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Boy in the Biscuit Tin by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.65 avg rating — 94 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Magic in the City by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 75 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Knight's Castle (Tales of Magic, #2) by Edward Eager 4.05 avg rating — 5,548 ratings score: 53, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	On Guard! by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.14 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Sly the Sleuth and the Pet Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 78 ratings score: 51, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Sly the Sleuth and the Food Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.80 avg rating — 30 ratings score: 50, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Gracie, The Pixie of the Puddle by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 55 ratings score: 49, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 178 ratings score: 48, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Definitely No Ducks by Meg McKinlay (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 21 ratings score: 47, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	The Flying Bedroom by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.89 avg rating — 19 ratings score: 46, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	Tina and the Penguin by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.78 avg rating — 23 ratings score: 45, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill 4.09 avg rating — 2,271 ratings score: 44, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm: Three Tall Tales by Sid Fleischman 4.19 avg rating — 1,032 ratings score: 43, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	The Candy Corn Contest by Patricia Reilly Giff 3.59 avg rating — 453 ratings score: 42, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Further Adventures of Penrose the Mathematical Cat by Theoni Pappas 3.87 avg rating — 47 ratings score: 41, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War, #1) by Jacqueline Davies 3.89 avg rating — 23,714 ratings score: 40, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 153 ratings score: 39, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure by Hans Magnus Enzensberger 3.93 avg rating — 7,300 ratings score: 38, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Red Thunder (Thunder and Lightning, #1) by John Varley 3.87 avg rating — 2,478 ratings score: 37, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars