Adventure Books for 2nd Graders
Right Beneath Our Feet!
Dr. Can Do knows every single cobble in his quiet little town of Canville - or so he thinks! But when a stranger named Sam rides in claiming there are hidden caves nearby, Dr. Can Do is sure he’s wrong. What could possibly be lurking beneath those gentle green hills? Could a whole jungle really grow underground? Follow along as a humble guide leads the way into a world no one expected. This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘gravel,’ ‘purple,’ and ’tunnel.’
Run, Rooster, Run!
Rooster has spotted a mouse in his farmyard, and he is certain this will be the greatest catch in farm history! But what happens when the mouse zips away faster than Rooster can run? And who is that snarling in the yard with teeth bared? Feathers fly, hens squawk, and suddenly Rooster is the one being chased! This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘catches,’ ‘dashes,’ ‘rushes,’ and ‘watches.’
Fig Pig Sets Sail at Dawn
At dawn, Fig Pig is ready to sail the seas and find the bravest crew ever - but will any fish, polar bear, or frog actually want to join him? From islands of giant red plants to lands of ice and sharp claws, Fig Pig’s trotters carry him through one wild adventure after another. Who will finally hop aboard his little boat? This decodable reader practises the ‘aw/au’ sound in words like ‘dawn,’ ‘hauled,’ ‘claws,’ ‘paws,’ and ‘yawn.’
Shoo, Big Bad Fish!
Red loves swimming, looping, and munching the greenest weeds in his cool, cool pond - until something BIG shows up in the reeds with rows and rows of sharp teeth! Can Red and his little pals out-swim the Big Bad Fish? Will they find a clever way to shoo him off for good? Zoom into the pond and find out! This decodable reader practises the ‘oo’ sound in words like ‘food,’ ‘moon,’ ’look,’ ‘zoom,’ and ‘soon.’
Snap! Missed Me!
Dan the monkey loves to play outside in the sunshine, leaping from branch to branch in search of the perfect crunchy leaf. But what happens when a giant fish with snapping jaws is waiting in the stream below? Can Dan dodge those teeth, or will his wild cartwheels land him headfirst into trouble? A cheeky, heart-thumping adventure full of swings, splashes, and near misses! This decodable reader builds confidence with compound words such as ‘sunshine,’ ‘daydream,’ ‘headfirst,’ and ‘midair.’
A Sea Beast on My Line!
Bob loves fishing at the dock - mostly because it’s the perfect spot for a nap! But what happens when something tugs hard on his line and drags him into the deep? Could the huge, hissing sea beast actually need his help? Join Bob on a wild underwater ride full of glowing eggs, tiny snakes, and a secret he’ll carry home in his hands. This decodable reader practises the ea phonogram in words like ‘beast,’ ’leaps,’ ‘great,’ and ‘dreams.’
Stand Still, Cows!
Ned is a brave fighter, but every monster battle leaves him covered in bumps and bruises! To stay safer, he needs leather armour - and that means catching cows. But have you ever tried sneaking up on a cow? They scatter, they run, and something green and lumpy might be creeping close behind. Can Ned become a quiet enough hunter to finally gather what he needs? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words such as ‘bravely,’ ‘faster,’ ‘hunter,’ ‘proudly,’ and ‘softly.’
Starfang Crashes!
Starfang the spider is bored of the farm. Why stay inside when the world outside is full of wild berries, sweet flowers, and tickly petals? One night, someone leaves the barn window open just a crack - and that’s all a sneaky eight-legged adventurer needs! But what happens when Starfang crawls too deep into a dark cave and meets something with glowing red eyes? This decodable reader practises es plurals in words like ‘bushes,’ ‘branches,’ ‘patches,’ and ‘crashes.’
That Pile Stole My Cat!
When Ben calls his cat for dinner, not a whisker stirs - so where has she gone? Following paw prints through the soil, Ben finds his cat perched like a queen on a huge pile of junk. Then the pile BLINKS. Then it WALKS. Can Ben rescue one very happy cat from a rubbish-munching monster that just keeps growing? This decodable reader practises the oi/oy phonogram in words such as ‘soil,’ ‘coin,’ ‘joy,’ ’noise,’ and ’toys.’
That's Not a Fish!
Ned is tired of eating bread for every single meal - surely there must be something tastier out there? When The Book suggests a trip to the beach with a strange stick-and-string contraption, Ned is full of anticipation. But what exactly is a fish, and will Ned have the patience to catch one? Get ready for a splashy seaside adventure! This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words like ‘anticipation,’ ‘delicious,’ ‘instructions,’ ‘patient,’ and ‘satisfaction.’