Advanced Early Readers - Longish Chapter Books (67 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 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
2	Igraine the Brave by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.90 avg rating — 9,369 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
2	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
4	The Fish in Room 11 by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.82 avg rating — 267 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
4	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
6	Freddie Mole, Lion Tamer by Alexander McCall Smith (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 132 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
7	Hilda and the Hidden People (Hilda Tie-in, #1) by Stephen Davies (Writer) 4.14 avg rating — 1,591 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
8	Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White 4.21 avg rating — 2,056,226 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
9	The World According to Humphrey by Betty G. Birney 4.16 avg rating — 8,184 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
10	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
11	Ibby's Magic Weekend by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.68 avg rating — 84 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
12	The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo (Goodreads Author) 4.39 avg rating — 122,838 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
13	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
14	The Prince of the Pond by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 724 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
15	My Father's Dragon (My Father's Dragon, #1) by Ruth Stiles Gannett 4.11 avg rating — 41,860 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
16	Wallace and Grace Take the Case by Heather Alexander (Goodreads Author) 3.97 avg rating — 329 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
17	The Very Little Princess by Marion Dane Bauer (Goodreads Author) 3.57 avg rating — 222 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
18	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
19	A Grain of Rice by Helena Clare Pittman 4.12 avg rating — 2,569 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
20	The Underwater Planet (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #6) by Geronimo Stilton 4.33 avg rating — 467 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
21	Mouse in Space! (Geronimo Stilton, #52) by Geronimo Stilton 4.24 avg rating — 1,964 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
22	The Search for Sunken Treasure (Geronimo Stilton, #25) by Geronimo Stilton 4.03 avg rating — 2,621 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
23	Ice Planet Adventure (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice, #3) by Geronimo Stilton 4.25 avg rating — 635 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
24	Thea Stilton and the Star Castaways (Thea Stilton #7) by Thea Stilton 4.28 avg rating — 3,850 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
25	Thea Stilton and the Madagascar Madness (Thea Stilton #24) by Thea Stilton 4.21 avg rating — 769 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
26	Alien Escape (Geronimo Stilton Spacemice #1) by Geronimo Stilton 4.22 avg rating — 1,506 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
27	Dragon Slayers' Academy : The New Kid at School by Kate McMullan 3.75 avg rating — 2,287 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
28	The Mouse Island Marathon (Geronimo Stilton, #30) by Geronimo Stilton 4.13 avg rating — 2,935 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
29	Geronimo and The Gold Medal Mystery (Geronimo Stilton, #33) by Geronimo Stilton 4.10 avg rating — 2,493 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
30	Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1) by Mary Pope Osborne 3.99 avg rating — 48,541 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
31	Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, #6) by Mary Pope Osborne 3.97 avg rating — 19,182 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
32	The Cat Who Got Carried Away by Allan Ahlberg 3.82 avg rating — 207 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
33	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
34	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
35	How to Tame a Triceratops (Dino Riders, #1) by Will Dare 4.11 avg rating — 142 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
36	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
37	Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon (The Tiara Club, #3) by Vivian French 3.95 avg rating — 340 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
38	Magic by the Lake (Tales of Magic, #3) by Edward Eager 4.08 avg rating — 5,461 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
39	The Time Garden (Tales of Magic, #4) by Edward Eager 4.13 avg rating — 4,442 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
40	Seven-Day Magic (Tales of Magic, #7) by Edward Eager 4.13 avg rating — 5,040 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
41	Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1) by Edward Eager 3.95 avg rating — 38,429 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
42	Upside-Down Magic (Upside-Down Magic, #1) by Sarah Mlynowski (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 7,316 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
43	I, Houdini: The Amazing Story of an Escape-Artist Hamster by Lynne Reid Banks 3.73 avg rating — 1,115 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
44	Ben & Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos by Robert Lawson 3.82 avg rating — 4,170 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
45	Ace: The Very Important Pig by Dick King-Smith 3.85 avg rating — 584 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
46	The Worst Witch at School (Worst Witch, #1-2) by Jill Murphy really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 588 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
47	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
48	Inkheart (Inkworld, #1) by Cornelia Funke (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 443,702 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
49	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
50	Magic in the City by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 76 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
51	Knight's Castle (Tales of Magic, #2) by Edward Eager 4.04 avg rating — 5,569 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
52	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
53	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
54	Sly the Sleuth and the Food Mysteries by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.81 avg rating — 31 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
55	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
56	Jimmy, the Pickpocket of the Palace by Donna Jo Napoli (Goodreads Author) 3.58 avg rating — 179 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
57	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
58	The Flying Bedroom by Heather Dyer (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 20 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
59	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
60	The Toothpaste Millionaire by Jean Merrill 4.09 avg rating — 2,288 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
61	McBroom's Wonderful One-Acre Farm: Three Tall Tales by Sid Fleischman 4.19 avg rating — 1,044 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
62	The Candy Corn Contest by Patricia Reilly Giff 3.59 avg rating — 456 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
63	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
64	The Lemonade War (The Lemonade War, #1) by Jacqueline Davies 3.89 avg rating — 24,034 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
65	Fractions = Trouble! by Claudia Mills (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 154 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
66	The Number Devil: A Mathematical Adventure by Hans Magnus Enzensberger 3.93 avg rating — 7,382 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
67	Red Thunder (Thunder and Lightning, #1) by John Varley 3.86 avg rating — 2,502 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