Children's Books for 3rd Graders
Ned Lights the Way
Ned has traveled far to find a new home, and with the help of a magical talking book, he’s learning to survive in a strange land full of monsters. When Ned discovers a dark cave filled with treasure, he also finds danger lurking in the shadows! A scary creeper chases him away before he can explore. Can Ned find a way to light up the darkness and uncover the cave’s hidden secrets?
Ned Protects His Wheat
Ned and his magic book have worked hard to plant a wheat field, but danger lurks nearby! A sneaky creeper is hiding in the tall stalks, waiting to cause trouble. When disaster strikes and destroys everything Ned built, he must find a way to protect his farm and start again. Can Ned outsmart the naughty creepers and keep his wheat safe? Will he ever get to enjoy the fruits of his hard work?
Ned's Fashion Show
Ned the farmer wants to look good, but he’s tired of his boring brown leather armour. When his magic book reveals that flowers can be turned into colourful dyes, Ned starts experimenting! Red seems too angry, yellow is too bright like the sun. But what happens when Ned mixes two colours together? Can he find the perfect shade to show off to everyone on the farm?
Chuck it!
Dr Can Do has a problem. He always seems to have a new idea. But he hasn’t had a chance to clean up when he finishes work on one idea and starts on the next.
Farmer Ned Starts Off
Ned has a cozy new house, a magical talking book, and a big problem—he’s running out of apples to eat! The Book promises to teach him how to grow his own food, but first Ned must search for seeds, craft new tools, and figure out how to water his dry soil. Growing food turns out to be harder work than Ned expected! Will his little seeds actually sprout into something he can eat?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Eleven: The Drop Bears
Book Eleven The Drop Bears Before the children knocked on Mrs. Quigley’s door the next time they went around to her house, they stood on the front steps for a while. ‘Last one,’ Darren said.
Full Metal Ned
Ned lives in a tower with his pet wolves, Lemon and Lime. When monsters come out at night, The Book shows him how to build a protective wall. But there’s a problem—the wall isn’t finished before sunset! Ned must fight off crazy monsters all night long while trying to keep everyone safe. His leather armour isn’t strong enough, so The Book teaches him something new. Can Ned craft better armour and finish the wall before the monsters return?
Little Vet
Meg is a caring vet who helps all the animals in the jungle. When she runs out of a special healing herb, she ventures deep into the wild to find more. The journey is tricky, with roots to climb and puddles to dodge. Along the way, she meets animals who need her help—a monkey with an itch, a bird with a hurt leg, and a hungry baby deer. Will Meg have enough medicine left to bring home?
Ned Gets Metal
Ned and his magical talking book are ready for their biggest adventure yet—exploring a dark, mysterious cave! Armed with torches and courage, Ned must watch out for creepy crawlies and dangerous holes filled with zombies. Somewhere deep inside the cave lies a special treasure hidden in the rock walls. Can Ned use his building skills to cross the dangerous gaps and discover what secrets the cave holds?
Ned Makes a Home
Ned has been living in a small shed, but now he needs more space! With help from a magical talking Book, Ned sets out to build a proper house. He’ll need his trusty iron axe to chop wood, stones from the caves for the base, and clay for the roof tiles. But where should he build it? And what challenges will Ned face along the way? Can Ned create the perfect home in this exciting new land?