Adler, David. Cam Jansen series
Each mystery features Cam—the fifth grade sleuth with the photographic memory—who often solves the case with the help of her best friend, Eric. J-M ADL, J-PBK ADL 
Blume, Judy. Fudge series
Peter chronicles the antics of his younger brother Fudge and the presence of his sworn enemy Sheila. J BLU, J-PBK BLU
Brown, Jeff. Flat Stanley series
A bulletin board falls on Stanley while he is sleeping, and he finds that being flat has its advantages. J BRO 
Coven, Wanda. Heidi Heckelbeck series
After being homeschooled her whole life, Heidi enters a real school in second grade, where she encounters a mean girl named Melanie who makes her feel like an alien. J-FAN COV
Danziger, Paula. Amber Brown series
Amber Brown's life is complicated by her parents' divorce and shared custody, but her irrepressible spirit, great friends, and sense of humor rule. J DAN, J-PBK DAN
Kline Suzy. Herbie Jones Sails into Second Grade.
Recounts the comic misadventures of Herbie Jones and his best friend Raymond, who will do almost anything to get out of the lowest reading group in the third grade. J KLI
Kline, Suzy. Horrible Harry series
‘Horrible’ Harry is always getting into all sorts of fun trouble in second grade. J KLI, J-PBK KLI
Krulik, Nancy. Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo series
Third grader Katie Carew had no idea what would happen when she wished that she could be anyone but herself. But now her wish has come true, and-switcheroo!-she keeps turning into other people and even animals. J-FAN KRU, J-PBK KRU
Look, Lenore. Alvin Ho series
Young Alvin loves superheroes and comes from a long line of brave Chinese farmer-warriors and wants to make friends, but first he must overcome his fear of everything. J LOO
Look, Lenore. Ruby Lu, Brave and True.
Between her protective parents, the bully down the street, and her accomplished brother, eight-year-old Ruby Lu has got a lot of issues to sort through in her young life. J LOO
Lowry, Lois. Gooney Bird Greene series
A most unusual new student who loves to be the center of attention entertains her teacher and fellow second graders by telling absolutely true stories about herself, including how she got her name. J LOW
McDonald, Megan. Judy Moody series
This third grader has plenty of attitude and a mood to fit every occasion. Laughs and moments of wisdom follow Judy through her oddball adventures. For more fun, read the books about her little brother Stink! J MCD, J-PBK MCD
McKay, Hilary. Lulu and the Duck in the Park.
Lulu, who loves animals, brings an abandoned duck egg to school, even though her teacher has banned Lulu from bringing animals to school ever again. First in a series. J MCK
O’Connor, Jane. Nancy Clancy series
In these chapter books, Fancy Nancy takes on the role of detective. J-M OCO
Pennypacker, Sara. Clementine series
Armed with attitude, individuality, and a penchant for disaster, Clementine, a wonderfully wacky girl who is the inventor of the world's first pair of bologna glasses, stars in these chapter books. J PEN
Preller, James. Jigsaw Jones series
The clever, puzzle-crazy Jigsaw Jones utilizes his top-secret detective journal and enlists the help of his ace partner, Mila, to solve neighborhood crimes. J-PBK PRE
Roy, Ron. Capital Mysteries series
K.C. Corcoran and her pal, Marshall Li live near the White House, are friends with the President of The United States and spend far too much time catching bad guys! Also by the author: A to Z Mysteries J-M ROY
Winkler, Henry. Here’s Hank series
Hank Zipzer bounces back from adversity in this series highlighting second-grade trials and triumphs. J WIN |
