Adventure Books for 2nd Graders
Hold On Tight!
When Cam closes his eyes after a long day, something magical happens - suddenly he’s floating, soaring past treetops and waving at birds! But what happens when an eagle warns him to hold on tight, and there’s nothing to hold on to? How high can one boy fly before the stars start to shake? Will Cam find his way back before morning? This decodable reader practises the igh phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘flight,’ ’night,’ and ’tight.’
I Can See the Sea!
May has never seen the sea - not once, not even a little bit! So when her teacher Jack says he knows just the place to find it, her heart nearly leaps out of her chest. Can May climb high enough to spot the waves? What will she find at the top of the tallest hill? And could a surprise in Jack’s bag change everything? This decodable reader practises the ‘igh’ phonogram in words like ‘bright,’ ‘high,’ ‘sight,’ and ’tight.’
I Don't Fit!
The Tire is tired of the bumpy road, the heavy boxes, and all the crashes! Could a truck be a better home? Maybe a bike? Or a cart with wooden wheels? Poor Tire rolls past bushes and ditches, making wishes for a place where he truly fits - but where could that be? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘crashes,’ ‘ditches,’ and ‘wishes.’
I Hate Creepers!
Ned is having a gentle day picking flowers outside the castle walls, humming a little song and ignoring every warning The Book tries to give him. But what happens when a sneaky green creeper hisses right behind him? Can Ned find a clever way to tackle this explosive problem, or will he end up in trouble all over again? Grab your bow and find out! This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il endings in words like ‘castle,’ ‘bundle,’ ‘gravel,’ ‘metal,’ and ‘settle.’
I Hit Zero Zombies!
High up on his tower, Ned spots a huddle of zombies shuffling toward the castle wall - but can a brand new bow and a fistful of arrows really take them down from way up here? When every single shot tumbles wide, will Ned give up, or will The Book know exactly what he needs? Join Ned as he learns that zero is just a starting number. This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il pattern in words such as ‘castle,’ ‘bundle,’ ‘signal,’ and ’little.’
Battle the Dragon!
Diamond sword? Check. Diamond axe? Check. Diamond armour head to toe? Check! But to beat the Ender Dragon, our hero needs something even tougher - Netherite. And the only way to get it is to step through the portal into the Nether. Can they dodge the lava, survive the pigmen, and dig deep enough to find the ancient debris? This decodable reader practises the le/al/el/il endings in words like ‘battle,’ ‘metal,’ ’tackle,’ and ‘stumble.’
If Dinos Did Not Die...
What if dinos did not die out millions of years ago? Imagine spotting a raptor by the slide, a sauropod strolling onto the football field, or a triceratops raiding your fridge! Would they ride scooters, shop at sales, or sneak into your bedroom at night? Life on Earth would never be the same - but could we really share a planet with them? This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘dino,’ ‘crazy,’ ’even,’ and ‘only.’
Jump, Ned, Jump!
Ned is bored, bored, BORED - until The Book shows him how to turn sticky honey into soft golden blocks that catch you when you fall. But what happens when Ned decides one small jump is not nearly enough? Can a super-tall tower, a flat patch of ground, and a very nervous Book keep one brave boy safe? Climb up and find out! This decodable reader practises 2-syllable open words such as ‘cozy,’ ‘open,’ ’tiny,’ ‘maybe,’ and ‘ocean.’
Kip Jumps
Can Kip make it past a mob of hungry crocs snapping in the mud? With a big pond blocking his path and a very important place to be, Kip will need fast feet, brave legs, and one enormous jump! Will the crocs catch him, or will Kip soar over the frogs and fish to reach his surprise? Leap along and find out! This decodable reader practises the ai/ay phonogram in words like ‘play,’ ’trail,’ ‘sails,’ ‘wail,’ and ‘stray.’
Let Go!
When a hungry frog snaps up one little wasp for breakfast, he thinks he’s found the perfect snack - but what happens when a snake grabs the frog, a mongoose grabs the snake, and an eagle grabs them all? Can one tiny wasp possibly save this dangling chain of trouble from becoming lunch? Hold on tight for a wild ride through the sky! A decodable reader practising le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’tangle,’ ’tremble,’ ‘humble,’ and ’eagle.’