BJ Booklinks

Reading supplementary novels as an integral part of the reading program allows for broader reading opportunities and greater skill development. Select one or more books listed in the front of each Reading teacher’s edition. Or for further flexibility, select from the titles listed in the chart below. The books in this chart have been generally arranged according to the ease of readability. See more information on Lexile Measurements.

Each BJ Booklink includes a pocket folder with lesson plans and reproducible work pages for developing literature and comprehension skills. It also includes directions for enrichment activities, linking the novels to content areas (science, Heritage Studies, math) and life skills (cooking, music, crafts). A copy of the novel is needed for each student.

Flesch-Kincaid Grade Range	Item #	Title	Lexile Measurement	Description	Page Count	Illustrations	Genre
1.7–2.5	088377 233999 231464	Once in Blueberry Dell BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	550	The moles of Blueberry Dell try to outdo each other in preparing for the visit of the High Prince.	32	14 color	fanciful fiction
0.9–1.9	239038 231654 228825	Buttercup Hill BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	340	Hopkin Fleet and his mother bring some sunshine to Mrs. Flop and Droopy.	48	15 color	fiction
2.4–3.2	229203 244673 228809	Looking for Home BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	450	Humor and sympathy cross the generations in this story of two homesick children and their new neighbor.	84	20 black-and-white	family fiction
2.5–3.5	043182 118240 115444	The Treasure of Pelican Cove BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	410	While everyone is scrambling for hidden treasure, Jimmy’s dog disappears.	112	8 black-and-white	mystery
1.2–1.9	057596 118257 115410	Pulling Together BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	450	Matthew takes a risk and makes a sacrifice in hopes that his family can keep their beloved horses.	144	40 black-and-white	historical fiction
2.6–3.7	037358 188524 188508	On Yonder Mountain BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	460	Sarah joins her brothers in the one-room schoolhouse and discovers what true friendship means.	128	24 black-and-white	historical fiction
2.3–3.2	199505 256115 228817	Tommy’s Clubhouse BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	770	Tommy and his friends start a club that does good deeds in his neighborhood.	96	12 black-and-white	family fiction
2.7–4.0	028316 120592 120584	Jenny Wren BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	600	A homeless girl longs for someone she can trust.	144	14 black-and-white	family fiction
3.1–3.9	021782 120634 120626	These Are My People BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	670	Gladys is convinced that God wants her to work as a missionary in China.	152	15 black-and-white, 1 map	biography
4.0–5.0	107797 121004 120998	The Case of the Dognapped Cat BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	540	Dogs have been mysteriously disappearing from Mark’s small town, so the Crimebusters team gets right to work.	154	8 black-and-white	mystery
3.1–3.5	023523 121020 121012	Medallion BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	610	Prince Trave vows to prove himself by winning the gold medallion.	222	21 black-and-white,1 map	fantasy
3.5–4.2	106138 124412 124404	Arby Jenkins, Mighty Mustang BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	670	Arby’s troubles at summer camp begin when he is separated from his best friend and has to share a bunkhouse with Stuart, the kid who calls him “Four-Eyes.”	142	7 black-and-white	family fiction
3.8–4.7	106484 121939 121921	Trouble at Silver Pines Inn BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	620	Treasure is what’s on Nick’s mind when he gets to Silver Pines Inn, but all he finds is trouble.	156	8 black-and-white	mystery
5.2–5.7	072108 120618 120600	Mountain Born BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	870	Peter learns to care for the lamb that becomes his special pet (Newbery Honor book)	112	28 black-and-white	historical fiction
5.4–6.1	042887 121913 121905	The Secret of the Golden Cowrie BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	760	A beautiful shell and a puzzling secret turn into adventure for Connie.	200	6 black-and-white, 1 map	mystery
5.3–6.1	031229 124479 124461	A Father’s Promise BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	730	Being a Jew in German-occupied Poland during World War II teaches Rudi to trust his earthly father as well as his heavenly Father.	268	10 black-and-white, 13 photos, 1 map	historical fiction
4.4–4.9	044404 118265 115477	Carolina’s Courage BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	940	Carolina Putnam is a little girl, but she finds out what it means to have the spirit of a true pioneer.	142	30 black-and-white	historical fiction
3.7–4.4	209486 256958 256933	The Lost Prince of Samavia BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	900	When Marco’s father sends him and his friend, the Rat, on a secret mission for the country of Samavia, their adventure takes them farther than they ever dreamed.	350	not illustrated	classic fiction
4.3–5.3	192401 256941 256925	Children of the Storm BJ BookLinks: guide & novel BJ BookLinks: guide only	910	Natasha Vins’s autobiography reveals the struggles and triumphs of her faith in God amidst persecution and hardships in the Soviet Union.	150	37 photos, 1 map	autobiography

Lexile typical text measures by grade
Grade 1—230L to 415L
Grade 2—450L to 565L
Grade 3—600L to 725L
Grade 4—645L to 780L
Grade 5—730L to 845L
Grade 6—860L to 920L
Grade 7—880L to 960L
Grade 8—900L to 1010L