3rd grade books about Fantasy Fiction
4 books commonly assigned to 3rd grade students explore fantasy fiction— every title’s grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is grade-appropriate by curriculum placement. Each links to its reading level, themes, and the curricula that cite it.
What this list holds: All 4 titles are cited by at least one US curriculum or award list for 3rd grade, first published between 1969 and 2002. Themes these books most often share besides fantasy fiction: princesses (2).
4 3rd grade books about fantasy fiction
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Girl in a Cage
Jane YolenCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers princesses, childhood and youth, history.
Magyk
Angie SageCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 3 to 8. Also covers princesses, wizards and magic.
Trouble with Trolls
Jan BrettCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade K to 3. Also covers trolls and dogs.
The Search for Delicious
Natalie BabbittCited in 1 curriculum, taught from grade 2 to 3. Also covers messengers, fantasy and fantasmes.
Fantasy Fiction books at other grades
Other 3rd grade themes
Friendship · Family · Humor · Humorous Stories · Courage · Schools · Imagination · Dogs
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Frequently asked questions
What fantasy fiction books are good for 3rd grade students?
4 books exploring fantasy fiction have a grade range that covers 3rd 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 fantasy fiction books grade-appropriate for 3rd grade?
Every title's grade range covers 3rd grade, so each is age-appropriate by curriculum placement. Check each book's themes and content notes before assigning.
How many fantasy fiction books are on the 3rd grade list?
This page lists 4 3rd grade titles about fantasy fiction, ordered by how many US curricula cite each one for this grade (ties alphabetical). The list expands as more curriculum references are verified.
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