Adventure Books for 2nd Graders
Don't Chase the Deer!
Joan’s little house sits by a quiet forest road, and she longs to explore the shadows beyond the trees. But when a white deer steps out of the woods and beckons her to follow, will she remember her mother’s warning? What wonders - and what dangers - wait along the path? Joan is about to find out she’s not alone in the forest. This decodable reader practices the ‘oa’ sound in words like ‘coat,’ ‘road,’ ‘roam,’ and ‘soaks.’
Don't Look Back, Ned!
Ned has a cozy shed, a bossy magic book, and a brand new stone pickaxe - but what happens when The Book sends him straight into a dark cave in the hillside? When something hisses in the shadows, Ned must run for his life, past the doorway, across the seashore, and far, far offshore. Can he outsmart a grumpy creeper before nightfall? A fun decodable reader practicing compound words such as ‘backyard,’ ‘hillside,’ ’lunchbox,’ and ’nightfall.’
Don't Look Down!
Ned and The Book are heading back into the cave, and this time they’ve brought a torch. But what happens when the pathway suddenly stops at the edge of a huge, dark hole? Can Ned find a way across before the creatures below make him their next meal? And what treasure could possibly be worth such a scary trip underground? This decodable reader practices compound words such as ‘breakfast,’ ‘pathway,’ ‘sunlight,’ and ‘doorway.’
Ella Can Trek!
Ella is on a quest in a forest. She found a map that shows where a great grail lays. She is near where the X marks the spot on the map.
Eloise can Swim!
Eloise loves the water more than anything! Starting in her bathtub with a rubber duck, she dreams of finding bigger places to swim. When she ventures to the backyard pool, something magical happens - her toy duck comes to life! As Eloise discovers larger bodies of water, more toy friends join her adventure. From pools to rivers and beyond, each new place holds exciting surprises. But what will happen when Eloise finally reaches the vast open sea?
Forester Can Protect!
Meet Forester, a forest ranger who keeps all the animals safe! He checks on the buzzing bees, slithering snakes, and spinning spiders to make sure everyone is healthy and happy. But one day, Forester discovers something alarming - a baby kangaroo is missing from its mother! Can Forester find the little joey in time? And what danger is lurking in the forest?
Get a Pot!
Sometimes when I do art, I like to recall places that I have been in the past. I paint trips that I loved. It helps me to lock in the good times.
Hold On, Kim!
When a sudden tapping wakes Kim from her nap, she tiptoes out the doorway to find where the noise is coming from. What could be hiding inside a dusty cottage? And what happens when Kim sits down at a loom that weaves all by itself? Follow along as a brilliant pattern carries her somewhere she never expected to go. This decodable reader practices VC/CV syllables in words such as ‘cottage,’ ‘pattern,’ ‘yellow,’ and ‘sudden.’
Jill Joins the Mage
Jill needs ancient debris - and the only place to find it is the Nether! Will she join the Mage and Doc on a wild trip through a portal of swirling light? The Mage grins with joy at the thought of riding big beasts across bubbling lava, but Jill has a better idea. Can clever bridges spoil the danger before it ruins the whole quest? This decodable reader practices the oi/oy phonogram in words like ‘join,’ ‘joy,’ ‘choice,’ and ‘coils.’
Panha Won't Come Down!
Panha’s town is buried under thick, gloomy smog, and she’s had enough! Has anyone ever really seen the sky behind all that gray? When Panha climbs the tallest hill and spots actual sunlight, she races home with a wild idea: invent a plane, fly above the clouds, and bring the sun back. But what will she find waiting up there? This decodable reader practices words with prefixes such as “declared,” “exclaimed,” “replace,” and “unfair.”