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Fountas & Pinnell Select Collections Grade 3
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Ironkid
by Dianne WolferWhen Zack decides to enter the annual Ironkid event at the surf club, everyone is surprised. Including him. Usually he just floats about in the ocean, watching and drifting. But this year, he feels like giving it a try. It's a tough race, but Zack is determined to make it through.
Mozart
by Jan Weeks and Mark WilsonOn his way home from school one day, James comes across a stray cat. It reminds him a little of a pet cat their family used to have. But this is the shaggiest, dirtiest, most neglected cat he's ever seen. He feeds her and tries to help her. Then he finds that she has a kitten! James decides to take both home. Then Mom places an ad in the Lost and Found column of the newspaper. Will he now have to say goodbye to the two cats that have so quickly become part of the family?
Cara's Letters
by Kathryn Sutherland and Chantal StewartIt's the worst holiday in history. Cara's mom and dad break up, and then she has to move, leaving all her old friends behind in Castleton. Cara feels like a statistic--she's a child from a broken home. With no one else to confide in, she's lucky to have a friend like Megan that she can write letters to ...
The Secret Hideaway
by Annette Smith and Mark WilsonMitch, Ben and mum and dad have gone hiking in the rainforest for the day. They go swimming in a pool with a water fall and have lunch before it is time to start heading home. On the way back it starts to rain heavily and they cannot cross the river as it has become too deep and fast. The family must now find somewhere to stay for the night so they can cross the river when it goes down in the morning.
The Gigantic Bell
by Annette SmithLong, long ago, in an old city in China, there lived a wise man named Lu Ban. He was known far and wide for the magnificent houses and bridges that he had built. He was a master craftsman. Although he was famous, Lu Ban never believed that he was too important or too busy to listen to other people. And he always shared his own ideas with them. Long after he died, Chinese craftsmen remembered the great work of Lu Ban. They wanted to be as wise as he had been. This is a story about some craftsmen who made a gigantic bell. Individual Student Edition Gold (levels 21-22)
The Saddest Dog
by Pamela RushbyOne morning, a dog appears in Kim's backyard. He's a nice dog, but he seems very sad. "He'll probably go home soon," says Mom. But he doesn't. Kim and Mom set out to find the dog's owners. But Kim likes having a dog. She's secretly hoping that his owners never show up.
Photographic Memory
by RigbyPhotographic Memory. Story by Ron Bunney. Illustrations by Richard Hoit.
Cool Moves
by RigbyMelody Hope makes some really cool moves in her wheelchair--and some cool moves on the chessboard too! It's the final round of the chess competition, but things look grim when Melody's wheelchair mysteriously disappears. Can her friend Carlo get her to the final in time? And will it be "checkmate" for her opponent, Iggie Pike?
Wolves
by Beverley RandellThis text contain facts about wolves. Topics included are: communication, hunting in all seasons, wolf pups and locations.
Silver and Prince
by Beverley RandellSilver and Prince; a story of two cubs and their road to maturity. Story by Beverley Randell
Patrick and the Leprechaun
by Beverley RandellPatrick was a boy who lived in Ireland on a farm. At home his father would tell him and his sisters stories and they loved hearing about leprechauns the most. But their father warned them of how tricky they can be. One day Patrick found a real leprechaun and he asked for some of his gold. Will Patrick be tricked by the leprechaun...'
Antarctic Seals
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerAnimal Facts: Polar Animals. Antarctic Seals by Alan Parker, Catherine Parker.
Antarctic Penguins
by Alan Parker and Catherine ParkerDiscusses Emperor and Adélie penguins, their feeding habits and reproduction. In addition the dangers to their life are outlined including the difficulties of survival in Antarctica and their vulnerability to preditors.
Washed Away!
by Dawn McMillanThe emergency sirens are wailing, and the flood waters have reached the end of Nicholas's street. Nicholas and his dad are ready to evacuate to the rescue centre. But what about William? Dad says cats can swim, but Nicholas won't be happy until the rains are over and he can go back home to find William.
Tortoise Soup
by Dawn McMillanTortoise, Goat, Raven, and Rat are very good friends. One morning, they learn an important lesson--that good friends always help one another.
New Ways
by Dawn McMillan and Meredith ThomasSince their parents separated, Tess and Nathan have had to learn new ways of being a family. It's not always easy coping with change, but luckily Grandma is there to support them. And Mom and Dad are still the greatest, even if they're not together - so some things never really change at all.