Adventure Books for 2nd Graders
Who Broke All the Golems?
When every golem in Canville vanishes overnight, the Mischievous Mage knows the village is in serious trouble. Without them, what will stop the zombies and skeletons creeping in after dark? The only answer is pumpkins - but no one has ever seen one growing nearby. Can the Mage and his friends track some down before nightfall, or will their search lead somewhere far more surprising? This decodable reader practises ci/si/ti making /sh/ in words such as ‘ancient,’ ‘mission,’ ‘patience,’ and ‘delicious.’
Anansi and the Figs
Anansi the spider loves figs, but this season a swarm of angry hornets has claimed every last one on the village’s great fig tree. Can a clever trickster with no muscle and no magic outwit a whole buzzing swarm? With a hollow drum, a whispered lie, and a wink, Anansi sets a trap that turns the hornets’ own pride against them. What happens when they finally ‘decode’ the trick? This Bookbot story practises two-syllable words with prefixes, like ‘declares’, ’explain’, ‘defend’, and ‘return’.
Bones in the Dark!
Ned is lost in the dark woods, and something just shot an arrow at him! Can one brave boy and his talking Book outwit a skeleton hiding behind the trees? With only a bow, a flickering torch, and a whole lot of nerve, Ned must find the perfect angle for one good shot - but what happens when more bony figures start creeping out of the shadows? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ’needle,’ ‘castle,’ ‘signal,’ and ‘scramble.’
Don't Eat That, Ned!
Ned is marching across a boiling desert in full iron armour, hunting for treasure - and ignoring every single warning from The Book. What happens when he smashes into ancient ruins rigged with traps? What will he do when his stomach growls and the only “food” around is a cactus or something far, far worse? Join this clumsy duo for a sandy, sizzling adventure full of BOOMs and bad decisions. This decodable reader practises vowel team syllables in words like ‘ruins,’ ’trials,’ ‘quiet,’ and ’naive.’
The Calf and the Tiger!
A little calf spots a beautiful blue butterfly and just has to see where it goes. But what happens when she wanders deep into the jungle, past hidden snakes and chattering monkeys, and finds herself nose to nose with a tiger? Can she find her way back to Mum before it’s too late? This decodable reader practises VC/CV syllables in words such as ‘butterfly,’ ‘follow,’ ‘yellow,’ and ‘sudden.’
Don't Go Deeper!
Little Fish is tired of the same sandy floor, the same boring rocks, the same shallow sea every single day. What wonders might be hiding in the deeper water below? When he sneaks off while his mother’s back is turned, he finds glittering coral, curious crabs - and something far, far scarier resting on the ocean floor. Can Little Fish find his way back to safety? This decodable reader practises suffixes in words like ‘kindly,’ ‘boldly,’ ‘deeper,’ ‘faster,’ and ‘bravely.’
Don't Go Outside, Ned!
Ned’s tiny shed is freezing, and nightfall is creeping in fast. What is lurking out there in the dark trees? And how can a boy with only a talking Book survive until sunrise? From bedtime shivers to a crackling fireplace, Ned must brave his backyard, chop firewood, and race the sunset home - but will he make it back inside before the monsters find him? This decodable reader practises compound words such as ‘bedtime,’ ‘sunrise,’ ‘firewood,’ and ’tonight.’
Don't Shoot That Rabbit!
Ned is hungry, and rabbit stew sounds just perfect - but what happens when you shoot at a field of fluffy bunnies? The Book warns him to stop, yet Ned just can’t resist one more shot. Will the little rabbits hop away safely, or is something much bigger and scarier watching from the tall grass? Can Ned find a kinder way to fill his stomach? This decodable reader practises le/al/el/il words such as ’little,’ ‘middle,’ ‘wiggle,’ ‘settle,’ and ’trouble.’
Don't Touch My Cows!
Ned is DONE with fighting monsters - from now on, he’s a man of peace who bakes magnificent cakes! But cakes need milk, and milk needs cows, and cows need a pen… so what happens when darkness falls before the fence is finished? Can Ned bravely protect his new herd through a long, sleepless night? This decodable reader practises words with suffixes such as ‘bravely,’ ’tightly,’ ‘hopeful,’ ‘golden,’ and ’thankful.’
Don't Wake the Sea Beast!
Bam’s flute plays the sweetest tune on the beach - so sweet that even Bird is dozing in the air! But what happens when he plays just a tiny bit louder? Why does the ground start to shake, and whose golden eyes are rising from the waves? Can one small boy and his flute calm a very grumpy sea beast before the whole bay washes away? This decodable reader practises the ’ea’ phonogram in words like ‘beast,’ ‘gleam,’ ‘scream,’ and ‘feast.’