Adventure Books for 3rd Graders
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?
Ned's Piggy Tale
Ned has built a cozy home and planted wheat with help from his magic book. But when he discovers strange orange plants called carrots, an unexpected visitor follows him home - a hungry pig! Now Ned must build a safe place for his new animal friend and protect it from the dangerous monsters that come out at night. Can Ned keep his pigs safe and grow enough carrots to feed them all?
Ned, King of the Bees
Ned loves his farm, but when he spots a peaceful bee buzzing by, he follows it to discover something wonderful—a nest full of sweet, golden honey! Ned wants that honey badly and reaches for his axe, but his magical talking book has other ideas. Can The Book teach Ned a smarter way to get the honey without making the bees angry? Join Ned on this sticky adventure to find out!
Nether Portal
Jill wants to find ancient debris to make a powerful Netherite pickaxe, but there’s one problem—it’s only found in the dangerous Nether! Her friend the mage can build a portal, and Dr Can Do wants to study the strange creatures that walk on lava. Together, they gather obsidian and prepare for their biggest adventure yet. But the Nether is full of lava, and Jill hates lava! Will they survive what waits on the other side of the portal?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Nine: The Belly of the Beast
When four friends discover a notice board filled with missing person reports, they notice something strange - every disappearance is connected to water. Following the river to investigate, disaster strikes when a giant crocodile swallows Skink whole! But instead of danger, she finds something incredible inside - a hidden world with over a hundred people and amazing animals. What is this mysterious creature really doing, and can Skink help her friends understand the truth?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Seven: The Strangler
Book Seven The Strangler When they arrived in the next story world, the children saw a bright street full of bustling homes and businesses. They were used to seeing a problem right away, but started by just enjoying how carefree the place was. It felt different to home.
Cub
Jack loves playing with Bones and Starfang, but they aren’t really his pets. He wants an animal of his very own! While walking through a snowy land, Jack discovers an adorable polar bear cub all alone on the ice. The friendly cub comes right up to chat with him, and Jack feels an instant connection. But then a terrible smell fills the air and something BIG is coming. What will Jack do when he discovers who the cub really belongs to?
Dr. Can Do Turns it On
Dr. Can Do arrives in a peaceful village looking for a place to set up his workshop. He’s excited to show the villagers amazing new inventions using red stone technology—things that can light up homes and make farming easier. The village children are fascinated by his mysterious chest full of gadgets and buttons. What incredible creations will Dr. Can Do teach them to build?
Dragon School
Dibs went to the Dragon School and saw his favourite bell at the front of the line. He tried to get it back, but ended up breathing fire and scorching a tree.
Forbidden Book Club Issue Eight: Toadpocalypse
Darren, Ada, Lachlan, and Skink enter a mysterious story world that looks like a devastated future city. As they explore the dark, polluted streets filled with strange remains, they discover something shocking: giant toads have taken over! What happened to this world, and can the friends survive this dangerous story?