3rd grade reading books for children aged 8-9
Here are our recommended best books for grade 3, including short stories and chapter books to appeal to 8 and 9-year-olds. Authors include Dick King-Smith, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, and Cornelia Funke.
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Kiki Thorpe is an American author known for writing children’s books, most notably The Never Girls series. Published by Random House in partnership with Disney beginning in 2013, The Never Girls follows four friends who discover a portal to Never Land, the world of Peter Pan. The series has sold over six million copies and includes more than a dozen titles. The first book, In a Blink, introduced the main characters and set the stage for their adventures in Never Land.
Thorpe has contributed to several major children’s book franchises. She has written titles for the Barbie and Disney Fairies series and is the author of books in the Twice Upon a Time series, which presents classic fairy tales with new twists. She has also worked as a ghostwriter for additional popular series aimed at young readers.
Thorpe holds an English degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Before focusing on her writing career, she worked as a children’s book editor. In 2014, The Never Girls appeared on the New York Times Best Sellers list for Children’s Series.
Here are our recommended best books for grade 3, including short stories and chapter books to appeal to 8 and 9-year-olds. Authors include Dick King-Smith, Judy Blume, Roald Dahl, and Cornelia Funke.
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