Third Grade Summer Reading Program
Dale City Elementary School
The purpose of the PWCS Summer Reading Program is to encourage students to enjoy quality
literature and to continue developing their independent reading skills. Student participation in the
program is voluntary. Students who choose to participate in the program are required to complete a
minimum number of readings over the summer.
Students participating in the program in Grade 3 will complete a list of books read (minimum of three). The documentation
should include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or guardian statement that the student has
completed the reading.
For Grade 3 students who participate in Prince William County Public Library's Summer Reading Program, the Public
Library documentation will apply.
Students in Grade 3 will receive an extra A for each book completed, for a maximum total of three.
Completion of the summer reading will be recorded for students by the end of the second week of school.
The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a
parent/guardian and/or librarian may be used. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program and its
documentation is also acceptable.
The following titles are suggestions for summer reading. Other books selected by the student with guidance from a
parent/guardian and/or librarian are also acceptable. Participation in the PWC Public Library Summer Reading Program
and its documentation are also acceptable.
Revised 05/2014
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PWCS Third Grade Summer Reading Program
Suggested Reading
Author
Publication
Date
Title
Adler, David
(J M Adler)
Cam Jansen and the
Mystery of the Stolen
Diamonds
1980
Cole, Joanna
(J 523.3 Mag)
The Magic School Bus Lost
in the Solar System
1990
Cosby, Bill
(ER Cos)
My Big Lie
1999
Deedy, Carmen
Agra
(E Dee)
Martina the Beautiful
Cockroach
2007
DiCamillo, Kate
(E Dic)
Louise: the Adventures of a
Chicken
2008
Annotation
A fifth-grader with a photographic memory and her friend Eric help solve
the mystery of the stolen diamonds. (Also by this author: C.J. and the
Snowy Day Mystery, and C.J. and the Green School Mystery. )
On a special field trip in the magic school bus, Ms. Frizzle's class goes into
outer space and visits each planet in the solar system. (See other Magic
School Bus titles)
Little Bill gets in big trouble when he tells a fib to explain why he has come home
late for dinner. (See others in series: Little Bill books for beginning readers)
A humorous retelling of a Cuban folktale in which a cockroach interviews
her suitors in order to decide whom to marry.
Longing for adventure, intrepid Louise leaves her comfortable nest and goes to
sea. (See other titles: Mercy Watson Series)
Duffey, Betsy
(JPB Duf)
Cody Unplugged
2001
Concerned that his television and video habits have gotten out of hand,
Cody's parents send him to Camp Bear where he learns to experience real
life rather than virtual reality. (See other titles: Lucky in Left Field, Virtual
Cody)
Kline, Suzy
(J Fic Kline)
Horrible Harry and the
Kickball Wedding
1992
As Valentine's Day approaches, the students in Room 2B are preoccupied with
kickball and a possible wedding between Horrible Harry and Song Lee. (See other
titles in the Horrible Harry series)
Roy, Ron
(J M Roy)
Falconer, Ian
(E FAL)
The Missing Mummy
2001
Olivia and the Missing Toy
2003
Greene, Stephanie
(J Fic Greene)
Owen Foote, Soccer Star
1998
Lester, Helen
(E LES)
Three Cheers for Tacky
1994
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Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose help catch the thieves who have stolen the treasure
from the museum’s exhibit. (See A-Z Mystery series)
When her best toy mysteriously disappears, Olivia the feisty pig is determined to
find out who is responsible. (See other Olivia books: Olivia Goes to Venice, etc.)
Eight-year old Owen and his best friend Joseph face a test of their game skills and
their friendship when they join a neighborhood soccer league. (See other Owen
Foote titles)
Tacky the penguin adds his own unique touch to his team’s routine at the Penguin
Cheering Contest, with surprising results. (See other titles: Tacky the Penguin,
Tacky in Trouble)
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Osborne, Mary
Pope
(J Fic Osborne)
Dogs in the Dead of Night
2011
Parish, Peggy
(ER PAR)
Amelia Bedelia, Bookworm
2003
Peterson, John
(J Fic Peterson)
The Littles
2007
Polacco, Patricia
(E POL)
Chicken Sunday
1992
Prelutsky, Jack
(J 811.54 PRE)
Ringgold, Faith
(E RIN)
Something Big Has Been
Here
1990
Tar Beach
1991
Ringgold, Faith
(E RIN)
Aunt Harriet’s Underground
Railroad in the Sky
1992
Rylant, Cynthia
(ER RYL)
Henry and Mudge in the
Family Trees
1997
Rylant, Cynthia
(E RYL)
The Relatives Came
1985
Salisbury, Graham
(J Fic Salisbury)
Calvin Coconut: Hero of
Hawaii
2011
Sharmat, Marjorie
(ER SHA)
Silverstein, Shel
(J 811.54 SIL)
Nate the Great and the
Boring Beach Bag
1987
A Light in the Attic
2009
Amazing Bats
2005
Simon, Seymour
(J 559.4 Sim)
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Jack and Annie travel to a monastery in the Swiss Alps where, with the help
of St. Bernard dogs and magic, they seek the second of four special objects
necessary to break the spell on the wizard Merlin's penguin, Penny. (Also
by this author: Day of the Dragon King, and High Tide in Hawaii.)
The literal-minded housekeeper causes chaos at her local library when she
stops by to help the librarian. (See other Amelia books)
When the Biggs go on a three-month vacation and an untidy family from
the city moves into the house, the Littles must take action. (See other titles:
The Littles and the Big Storm, The Littles Go Exploring, etc.)
To thank Miss Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, three
children sell decorated eggs to buy her a beautiful Easter hat. (See other
titles: Pink and Say, Thank you, Mr. Falker)
An illustrated collection of humorous poems on a variety of topics.
A young girl dreams of flying above her Harlem home, claiming all she
sees for herself and her family.
With Harriet Tubman as her guide, Cassie retraces the steps escaping slaves
took on the Underground Railroad in order to reunite with her younger
brother.
Henry and his big dog Mudge attend a family reunion. (See other titles in
series: Henry and Mudge)
The relatives come to visit from Virginia and everyone has a wonderful
time.( See other titles: The Great Gracie Chase: Stop that Dog!, In
November, Cat Heaven)
When a hurricane causes the river near his Hawaiian home to flood, a boy
named Calvin Coconut makes a daring rescue.
Nate the Great finds mystery at the beach when Oliver's beach bag vanishes.
(See other Nate the Great titles)
A collection of humorous poems and drawings. (See other titles: Runny Babbit: a
billy sook, Where the Sidewalk Ends)
Simple text and color photos introduce several different kinds of bats,
covering the places they live, things they eat, and how they are beneficial
to humans. (See others in the series: SeeMore Readers)
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Prince William County Public Schools
Summer Reading 2014
Documentation Grade 3
Students in Grade 3 will receive an extra A (100) for each book completed, for a maximum
total of three. Please include the name of the author, the title of the book, and a parent or
guardian signature stating that the student has completed the reading.
Book Title
Author
1.
2.
3.
My student has read the above list of books.
Parent or Guardian signature
**Please note students may also participate in the Prince William County Public Library
Summer Quest Program, and the Public Library documentation will apply.
Student’s Name
Classroom Teacher
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