Adventure Books for 3rd Graders
Forbidden Book Club Issue Four: The Yowie and the Bunyip
Book Four The Yowie and the Bunyip When they had gotten out of the machine after the min mins, Mrs. Quigley had been asleep in her bedroom. She didn’t look well.
Forbidden Book Club Issue One: The Machine
When Ada and her friends destroy Mrs. Quigley’s prize roses, they expect a terrible punishment. Instead, the strange old lady offers them tea and rock cakes—and reveals a shocking secret. She owns forbidden books! In a world where exciting stories were destroyed long ago, Mrs. Quigley wants the children to read these mysterious tales to her. But why were these books banned in the first place, and what secrets do they hold?
Forbidden Book Club Issue Three: The Min Min Lights
When Ada, Darren, Skink, and Lachlan enter a mysterious book, they find themselves in a rundown town where everyone hides inside after dark. Strange glowing lights called min min lights appear at night, and anyone who follows them into the bush never comes back. A man warns them about his missing daughter, but Ada wants to investigate anyway. As they follow the eerie lights deeper into the darkness, they begin to wonder—what really happens if they can’t solve the book’s mystery?
Girl of the Forest
A young girl lives deep in the forest with her family, where life is simple but full of wonder. One day, while playing with her pet piglet, she spots a mysterious white deer that seems to call her deeper into the woods. She chases after it, meeting amazing animals along the way—a scaly pangolin, a honey-loving bear, and a curious elephant. But when a sudden storm traps her in a cave, darkness falls. Will she find her way back home?
Jill Lost it All
Jill arrives at a new village after escaping a terrible raid, having lost everything. With help from a kind friend named Dr Can Do, she begins to rebuild her life. But can she truly feel safe again, or will danger follow her to this new home?
May and the Sea
May lives in a foggy village and has never seen the sea. When her teacher Jack offers to show her, she embarks on an exciting adventure up hills and trees. Will May finally discover the beautiful sea she’s been dreaming about? Join her on a journey of wonder and discovery!
Ned Lives by the Sword
Ned has built a good life with his house and farm, but every night he hides from the scary monsters in the dark. Tonight is different—Ned has a sword and he’s ready to fight back! When a groaning zombie lurches out of the darkness, Ned faces his first real battle. But zombies aren’t the only creatures lurking in the night. Can Ned be brave enough to stand against the monsters, or will the darkness win?
Ned's Metal Pal
Ned has built a strong wall around his tower, but he’s still worried about monsters. The Book tells him about a special iron creature called a golem that could protect his home. But building one isn’t easy - Ned needs heavy iron blocks AND a pumpkin head with a scary face! Can Ned follow the tricky design and bring his metal protector to life?
Stop the Raid
Brat Cat is trading in the village when suddenly the alarm bell rings—pillagers are attacking! The frightened villagers scatter as Brat Cat grabs her bow to defend them. But as she fights off wave after wave of enemies, something even more terrifying appears. Can Brat Cat save the village from this unexpected threat?
The Iron Golem
Jack discovers something amazing near his farm—a real iron golem! But the huge metal creature is stuck walking in circles, going nowhere. Jack knows iron golems are supposed to protect towns, so he wants to help it find one. He tries pushing, steering, and even throwing pebbles, but nothing works. The golem is just too big and stubborn! Can Jack figure out a way to help this lost golem find where it truly belongs?