2023-2024 Battle of the Books for 3rd grade (Kern County)

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Mr. Popper's Penguins (Newbery Honor Book) By Richard Atwater, Florence Atwater Cover Image
$7.64
ISBN: 9780316058438
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - November 2nd, 1992

The classic Newbery Honor book that inspired the hilarious Jim Carrey movie--and a childhood favorite book for generations.


The World According to Humphrey By Betty G. Birney Cover Image
$6.79
ISBN: 9780142403525
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Published: Puffin Books - May 5th, 2005

The first book in the series about everyone's favorite classroom pet!


Freckle Juice By Judy Blume, Debbie Ridpath Ohi (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Judy Blume, Debbie Ridpath Ohi (Illustrator)
$5.09
ISBN: 9781481411028
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Published: Atheneum Books for Young Readers - May 27th, 2014

What’s a guy gotta do to get some freckles? This perennial bestselling favorite from Judy Blume has a fresh new look!

More than anything in the world, Andrew Marcus wants freckles. His classmate Nicky has freckles—they cover his face, his ears, and the whole back of his neck. But when Andrew asks Nicky where he got them, Nicky just says he was born with them.


A Lion to Guard Us By Clyde Robert Bulla, Michele Chessare (Illustrator) Cover Image
$8.49
ISBN: 9780064403337
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Published: HarperCollins - October 23rd, 2018

The inspiring classic that The New Yorker called "an exciting tale [with] top-notch writing," about one girl facing harsh conditions and huge responsibility as she brings her family to the American colonies. 


Tornado By Betsy Byars, Doron Ben-Ami (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Betsy Byars, Doron Ben-Ami (Illustrator)
$5.94
ISBN: 9780064420631
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Published: HarperCollins - February 4th, 2020

From Newbery Medal-winning author Betsy Byars comes a sweet, entertaining story that will touch the heart of dog lovers at any age.


Muggie Maggie By Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Beverly Cleary, Tracy Dockray (Illustrator)
$7.64
ISBN: 9780380710874
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Published: HarperCollins - April 14th, 2015

In this humorous and relatable novel from Newbery Medal-winning author Beverly Cleary, a girl must overcome her rebellious attitude toward learning cursive. 


Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes (Puffin Modern Classics) By Eleanor Coerr, Ronald Himler (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Eleanor Coerr, Ronald Himler (Illustrator)
$6.79
ISBN: 9780142401132
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Published: Puffin Books - April 12th, 2004

 “An extraordinary book, one no reader will fail to find compelling and unforgettable.” —Booklist, starred review


Molly's Pilgrim By Barbara Cohen, Jennifer Bricking (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Barbara Cohen, Jennifer Bricking (Illustrator)
$5.09
ISBN: 9780062870940
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Published: HarperCollins - September 4th, 2018

A modern Thanksgiving classic about an immigrant girl who comes to identify with the story of the Pilgrims, as she seeks religious freedom and a home in a new land. Now with a gorgeous new cover and lovely interior illustrations.


George's Marvelous Medicine By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
$6.79
ISBN: 9780142410356
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 16th, 2007

A taste of her own medicine.


James and the Giant Peach By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake (Illustrator)
$7.64
ISBN: 9780142410363
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Published: Viking Books for Young Readers - August 16th, 2007

From the World's No. 1 Storyteller, James and the Giant Peach is a children's classic that has captured young reader's imaginations for generations.

One of TIME MAGAZINE’s 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time


My Father's Dragon By Ruth Stiles Gannett Cover Image
$5.94
ISBN: 9780440421214
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Published: Yearling - December 27th, 2005

The Newbery Honor-winning classic about a daring dragon rescue!


The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #1) By Gertrude Chandler Warner, L. Kate Deal (Illustrator) Cover Image
$6.79
ISBN: 9780807508527
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Published: Random House Books for Young Readers - January 1st, 1989

Four brave siblings were searching for a home – and found a life of adventure! Join the Boxcar Children as they set out on their own in the first book in this illustrated chapter book series beloved by generations of readers.


Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner By E. B. White, Garth Williams (Illustrator), Kate DiCamillo Cover Image
$7.64
ISBN: 9780064400558
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Published: HarperCollins - April 10th, 2012

Don’t miss one of America’s top 100 most-loved novels, selected by PBS’s The Great American Read.


Little House in the Big Woods By Laura Ingalls Wilder, Garth Williams (Illustrator) Cover Image
$8.49
ISBN: 9780064400015
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Published: HarperCollins - April 8th, 2008

Based on the real-life adventures of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House in the Big Woods is the first book in the award-winning Little House series, which has captivated generations of readers. This edition features the classic black-and-white artwork from Garth Williams. 


The Invention of Hugo Cabret By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Brian Selznick, Brian Selznick (Illustrator)
$25.49
ISBN: 9780439813785
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Published: Scholastic Press - March 1st, 2007

Don't miss Selznick's other novels in words and pictures, Wonderstruck and The Marvels, which together with The Invention of Hugo Cabret, form an extraordinary thematic trilogy!

2008 Caldecott Medal winnerThe groundbreaking debut novel from bookmaking pioneer, Brian Selznick!Orphan, clock keeper, and thief, Hugo lives in the walls of a busy Paris train stati


Tomas and the Library Lady By Pat Mora, Raul Colón (Illustrator) Cover Image
By Pat Mora, Raul Colón (Illustrator)
$7.64
ISBN: 9780375803499
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Published: Dragonfly Books - February 22nd, 2000

A Common Core Exemplar Text by an award-winning author-illustrator team


Armando and the Blue Tarp School By Edith Hope Fine, Judith Josephson, Hernán Sosa (Illustrator) Cover Image
$9.31
ISBN: 9781620141656
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Published: Lee & Low Books - March 15th, 2014

Lasting Connection Title, Book Links
Choices, Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
Editor's Favorites, The Bloomsbury Review
Skipping Stones Honor Award, Skipping Stones Magazine

The story of a young Mexican boy living in a colonia (trash dump community) who takes the first steps toward realizing his dream of getting an education.