Various Readers
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Formats
Description
They were supposed to be attending a volunteer dinner in their honor, but instead, Owen and Gray have been stranded in the middle of a raging blizzard. Once the storm subsides, the boys decide to try to find their way back to civilization. But with no food or water, freezing temperatures, and no help in sight, both boys begin to lose hope. Can they make it safely home, or will the frozen elements become too much for them to handle?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Appears on list
Formats
Description
Ever since he arrived at his family's rented summer house, Brendan has been hearing horror stories from all of the locals about sharks in the water. His new friend and surfing partner, Alex, swears the stories aren't true, but Brendan can't shake his fear. Then, one day, when Alex and Brendan are surfing off the coast, Brendan's shark nightmare comes true in a horrible way.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Formats
Description
It was supposed to be a fun camping trip. Tom and Kevin had been looking forward to it all summer. Kevin had never camped before, and Tom couldn't wait to show his friend how to fish and survive in the wilderness. But when the long-dormant volcano erupts, their fun trip vanishes, replaced by a mad dash for survival. Tom and Kevin have to use their smarts to outrun the lava spilling madly from the volcano's peak.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
When Kenny's anger problem gets out of control, his father signs him up for karate lessons. But even in karate class, Kenny can't get a grip on his temper. He's getting a reputation for being angry. With help from his karate teacher, will Kenny be able to calm down long enough to focus and win? .
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Riley and Blake have been best friends forever, even though Blake is a daredevil and teases Riley. That all ends when Blake finds a new group of friends. Riley joins the swim team, and soon finds he doesn't need Blake's friendship to get by. But when Blake tries a crazy stunt and dangerous at the lake one day, can Riley put the past aside and save his former friend?
6) Free climb
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Amir's new friend doesn't want to learn the right way to climb, and soon he's in serious danger"--Publisher.
7) Kart crash
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
580L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
Austin loves go-kart racing, but has to leave his own kart behind when he moves to a new town. Can he win with a rental?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Alexis is only 13, but she made the varsity tennis team. She's thrilled, but not everyone is happy for her--two of the older girls think Alexis ruined the season for their friend, who didn't make the team. The older girls are out to make Alexis's season terrible. Can she keep up her self-confidence and step up to the net, or will she let the girls get to her and lose everything?
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
When bullies mess with Riley at the skate park one night, Bernie Chu, the best skater in town, save's Riley's board. The next day, Bernie acts as if he's never seen Riley before. Later, when Bernie's board breaks during the final round of the biggest skating contest of the year, Riley must decide whether to help him or to use the accident to win.
10) Horseback hopes
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
640L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Molly has always dreamed of taking horseback riding lessons, but the lessons were too expensive. Until now! A new stable has opened up in town, and Molly convinces her parents to let her sign up for classes. Everything is great-- except that two girls at school keep making fun of Molly. She'll need to figure out a way to keep her confidence both in and out of the saddle.
11) Gridiron bully
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Juan was a track star at his old school, so he's not sure what to expect when he's asked to join the football team in his new town. Right away, Juan thinks he's made the wrong choice. He can't catch, he can't throw, and one of the members of the team hasn't been making it easy for Juan to feel at home. Can the ex-track star learn his new sport in time for the biggest game of the season?
12) Hoop hotshot
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hotshot basketball player Joe learns the importance of teamwork.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
520L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Dana and the rest of the Raiders gymnastics team believe that hard work and practice are the way to win--so how will they fare against the Superiors, a team with a reputation for dirty play and cheating?
14) Ballet bullies
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
Marissa has always loved dancing, but lately, she feels clumsy and awkward when she dances, and she feels bigger and taller than the other girls. She doesn't even bother trying out for the Rose Fairy ballet, but someone else thinks Marissa has what it takes to play the Rose Fairy.
15) Hoop doctor
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Fountas & Pinnell
M
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kelsey Peters wants to quit the basketball team. A mysterious person named Dr. C. is running a basketball clinic at her school. Dr. C claims to be able to fix basketball problems, but Kelsey is sure it'll take more than a doctor to make her love the game again.
16) Takedown
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
500L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Jeff knows he can good at wrestling, but can he control his temper long enough to win a match?
17) Wild hike
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
620L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Nick's cousins give him a hard time about what they see as his excessive "rule-following" on their camping trip, but may change their tune after one cousin finds himself in real danger.
19) Over the net
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Allie loves everything about volleyball--except hitting. She doesn't think she's good at it, and every time she messes up, her belief in her own abilities dwindles. Finally, she asks for help. Her idol, Nikki, agrees to coach her once a week. If Allie can learn to spike as well as she blocks, she could become one of the team's strongest players.
20) Stolen bases
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
600L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eva and Becca play softball every summer, but this season brings something extra: the theft, return, and second theft of a bag of equipment.