2nd grade Realistic Fiction books
15 books in the realistic fiction genre commonly assigned to 2nd gradestudents — every title’s grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
15 2nd grade realistic fiction books
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Counting by 7sHolly Goldberg Sloan
Here Comes the Garbage BargeJonah Winter
Ida B. and Her Plans to Maximize Fun, Avoid Disaster, and (Possibly) Save the WorldKatherine Hannigan
Lawn BoyGary Paulsen
Lulu's Mysterious MissionJudith Viorst
My Explosive DiaryEmily Gale
Say What?Margaret Peterson Haddix
Sharing SusanEve Bunting
Star in the StormJoan Hiatt Harlow
TangerineEdward Bloor
TogoRobert J. Blake
When Zachary Beaver Came to TownKimberly Willis Holt
When the Wolves ReturnedDorothy Hinshaw Patent
Zen and the Art of Faking ItJordan Sonnenblick
¡Vamos! Let's Go EatRaúl the Third III
Realistic Fiction books at other grades
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Other 2nd grade genres
Picture Book · Children's · Juvenile Fiction · Early Chapter Book · Humor · Middle Grade Fiction · Caldecott Medal · Early Reader
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Frequently asked questions
What realistic fiction books are good for 2nd grade students?
15 realistic fiction books have a grade range that covers 2nd grade and are assigned across US-school curricula — Common Core exemplars, AP, IB, Cambridge, and state ELA standards. Each title on this page links to its full curriculum citations and reading level.
Are these realistic fiction books grade-appropriate for 2nd grade?
Every title's grade range covers 2nd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many realistic fiction books are on the 2nd grade list?
This page lists 15 2nd grade realistic fiction titles, ordered alphabetically. The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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