Fantasy Books for 2nd Graders
Forbidden Book Club Issue Eleven: The Drop Bears
Mrs. Quigley is unwell, but she sends the children downstairs to finish their final adventure in the magical reading machine. They arrive in a town where people are being attacked and kidnapped by mysterious drop bears! These fuzzy creatures aren’t as scary as they seem, but they have a big problem - they’re starving and need fear to survive. Can Darren and his friends find a solution that helps both the townspeople and the hungry drop bears?
Heat It Up, Ned!
Ned is cold and lonely in his shed at night, with dangerous creatures lurking outside. When a magic book gives him an idea, he discovers how to build something amazing that could change everything. But will Ned’s creation work, and can it really save him from the cold dark nights?
Ned Gives a Haircut
Ned lives in a little shed with a magic book that teaches him how to make things. When Ned decides he needs a bed, The Book shows him how to craft a pair of shears. But to get the wool he needs, Ned must give some sheep a haircut first! There’s just one problem—the sheep keep running away! Can Ned figure out how to get close enough to collect the wool he needs?
The Elf
Tina has so many chores to do every day, but all she really wants is to play! One day while singing in the cornfield, she discovers a magical elf who can finish her work in a flash. Now Tina has a new friend and more time for fun! But when the elf disappears one night, Tina is heartbroken. Will the elf ever come back? And what will Tina learn about friendship and doing her fair share?
Skel's Squiggles
There’s an art show in the village, and Skel wants to enter! But he hasn’t made art in years, and everyone else only has boring black ink to paint with. When Skel discovers a magical squid that produces golden ink after eating golden apples, he gets a brilliant idea. What if he feeds the squid snacks of different colors? Can Skel’s colorful discovery help him create something amazing for the art show?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Three: The Min Min Lights
When mysterious glowing lights appear in a sleepy town after dark, four friends must decide whether to investigate the legend of the Min Min Lights. What secrets do these enchanted orbs hold, and will the children discover the truth before they get lost in the bush forever?
Mer
Jack is fishing by the shore when he catches something unexpected—a mysterious girl named Mer! She’s a mermaid who has had a falling out with her sea friends. Jack invites her to visit the farm, but Mer can only stay out of the water for a short time. Will Jack and Meow be able to help Mer feel better, and can they find a way for her to visit whenever she wants?
Zom and the Husks
Zom the zombie wants to make friends with some husks in the desert. He tries everything to get their attention—offering gifts, riding a cool camel—but nothing seems to work. Then something unexpected happens that changes everything. Will Zom finally discover what the husks care about?
Zom's Deep Dive
Zom is hungry for a new adventure! Join him as he dives into the ocean to explore the food he’ll find there. He encounters speedy cod, spiky pufferfish, slow turtles, and mysterious squids. But what amazing discovery awaits him at the bottom of the sea? Dive in to find out!
The Giant Wants to Play
Sen is a giant boy who lives alone in a cave and has never played with anyone before. When he finally ventures out to meet the world, he discovers a group of children—but they’re frightened by his size! Will Sen ever find someone who wants to be his friend?