Lily’s Choice O-P Leveled Book Set 4

Jake and Lily by Jerry Spinelli, Leveled Books O-P

Winner of the Newberry Medal, Jerry Spinelli works his magic once again in this funny and sensitive novel about a pair of twins. Jake and Lily are very close and even psychic at times. But the year they turn eleven things start to change. Jake starts hanging out with a pack of boys, one of whom is the neighborhood bully. This has a profound effect on Lily. The chapters alternate between Jake and Lily's perspective. This wonderful book contains some deeper themes such as growing up, identity, bullying and belonging. A beautifully written, compelling story.

Piper Green and the Fairy Tree by Ellen Potter, Leveled Books O-P

Piper Green lives on an island in Maine and takes a lobster boat to school. Her older brother has left to attend school on the mainland, and Piper misses him terribly. She puts on a pair of his earmuffs, and decides not to take them off. Her new teacher has a no-nonsense attitude, and won't let Piper wear the earmuffs. There is a stand-off. Piper exhibits the winning qualities of loyalty, stubbornness, and independence. As the story progresses we come to understand the depth of her feelings of loss, as well as her resilience. It's a funny, satisfying start to an early chapter book series.

Never Girls: From the Mist by Kiki Thorpe, Leveled Books O-P

Kate, Mia, Lainey and Gabby have a special knowledge. They know how to get to Never Land. When they return to Pixie Hollow in this adventure, they find the entire land cloaked in fog. When mist horses appear out of the fog, Kate climbs on one and is taken on a journey. Girls love this series and will adore this exciting story of Kate and her rescue in Never land. This early chapter books series features the Disney fairies and lots of magical adventure.

Nancy Clancy Sees the Future by Jane O'Connor, Leveled Books O-P

Here's a chapter book series for everyone who loves Fancy Nancy and has outgrown her picture books and first readers. Nancy, a little older and wiser, thinks she can see the future, but she quickly learns that fortune-telling is more complicated than she thought. Nancy has to confront the truth, does she really have special powers or is it all coincidence? Make sure you read the other titles in this series: Nancy Clancy, Super Sleuth; Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer; and Nancy Clancy, Secret of the Silver Key.

Shelter Pet Squad: Jelly Bean by Cynthia Lord, Leveled Books O-P

In this charming illustrated chapter book series by award-winning author Cynthia Lord, the Shelter Pet Squad kids help find good homes for animals in need. Suzannah isn't allowed to have any pets at home, so she joins the Shelter Pet Squad so she can feed the cats and play with the puppies, and make toys for the animals at the shelter. That's where she meets Jelly Bean, a guinea pig whose owner can't keep him. It's an uplifting tale about how she finds Jelly Bean the perfect home. Fun facts about guinea pigs, animal shelters and making pet toys can be found in the back of the book.