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