Adventure Books for 3rd Graders
The King Did It!
Thwack! Arrows are raining down from the sky, and one nearly catches Hop in the ear! Who could be behind this startling onslaught? Distraught and cross, Hop sets off to find the king, gathering brave friends along the way. But will the king listen when they finally track him down? This decodable reader practises the ‘augh’ sound in words like ‘caught,’ ‘distraught,’ ‘haughty,’ and ’laughter.’
The Lost Bee
Zoom into the forest with Bella, the fastest little princess bee in the hive! When the queen needs nectar for her famous honey elixir, Bella is sure she can gather it all by herself - who needs helpers when you’re this speedy? But what happens when a glowing purple flower turns out to be more dangerous than it looks? Can a tiny firefly really save the day? This decodable reader practises the ui phonogram in words like ‘pursuit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘fluid,’ ‘bruised,’ and ‘suitable.’
The Ocean World
Sara loves the water more than anything, and dreams that her little stream might one day carry her all the way to the sea. But what happens when a tiny, bossy fish called Pixie bursts out of the weeds and promises her a gift beyond imagining? Could there really be a secret world hiding beneath the waves, and might Sara be the very first human to find it? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wriggled,’ ‘wrapped,’ ‘wrenched,’ and ‘wrinkled.’
The Swamp Hut
Deep in the misty swamp, a wooden shack sits high on stilts, wrapped in vines and guarded by a witch with too many teeth. Can Skel and his loyal dog Bones sneak past the gnarled trees, dodge glowing potions, and grab the glittering treasure inside? Or will Bones spot the witch’s black cat and blow the whole plan? This decodable reader practises the gn phonogram in words like ‘gnarled,’ ‘gnashing,’ ‘gnat,’ and ‘resigned.’
Tonight, I Fight!
Every night, Ned locks his door, pulls the covers tight, and listens to the zombies groan outside. He’s tired of hiding from the monsters in his neighborhood - but what can one boy do against an army of creepers and skeletons? When The Book whispers about a weapon made of iron, could Ned finally be brave enough to stand and fight back the dark? This decodable reader practises the eigh phonogram through words like ‘weigh,’ ‘weight,’ ’eight,’ and ’neighbor.’
Up and Up
Yellow Rabbit Balloon wants nothing more than to float up, up, up - past the treetops, past the kites, past everyone telling him to hold still. But what happens when the sky turns out to be full of pecking birds, scary flames, and smoggy air? Will anyone down below look up in time to catch a tired little balloon? This decodable reader practises the ‘gn’ phonogram in words such as ‘reign,’ ‘gnat,’ ‘gnarled,’ ‘gnome,’ and ‘signpost.’
Where Did the Gold Go?
Jill rides into a rainy village looking rough and worn out, with nothing left after pillagers raided her home. Soaked through and weary, she spots a warm glow ahead and a sign reading Dr Can Do House. Could this stranger really help her hide her gold where no raider will ever find it? And what clever, sneaky plan might he dream up? This decodable reader practises the ‘ough’ sound in words like ‘rough,’ ’though,’ ’thought,’ and ’enough.’
Zom's Deep Dive
Zom has a handwritten list, a rumbly tummy, and one big goal: catch the tastiest seafood in the ocean. But have you ever tried to grab a slippery cod with your bare hands? Or knock on a turtle’s shell? When Zom dives deeper than he’s ever gone before, he stumbles upon something shimmering and strange beneath the waves. What could possibly be down there? This decodable reader practises the ‘wr’ sound in words like ‘wrap,’ ‘wreck,’ ‘wrestle,’ and ‘wrong.’
Zombie Attack
Deep below the purple crystal cave, Jill is hunting for diamonds in her shiny armor - but what happens when the ground suddenly disappears beneath her feet? Trapped in a pit with an enchanted zombie looming above, then facing fiery baby zombies bouncing through the flames, Jill will need every ounce of courage to survive the night. Can one brave miner fight her way back to the surface? This decodable reader practises the ‘ui’ phonogram in words like ‘bruise,’ ‘fruit,’ ‘juice,’ ‘pursuit,’ and ‘suit.’
Don't Look Back, Ned!
Ned has finally found a place to call home, but his bossy magic book has big plans - and they involve a dark, echoing cave in the hills! What waits in those shadows? Can Ned outrun the hissing creature that comes creeping out of the black? And will a handful of coal be enough to push back the dark? Join Ned on a brave, breathless adventure. This decodable reader practices the ough phonogram through words like ‘although,’ ’enough,’ ‘rough,’ ‘sought,’ and ’though.’