Dear Third Grade Students, Welcome to third grade! Get ready to learn many new things and have fun along the way! One of the first things we will be doing in third grade is an author study of Roald Dahl. Roald Dahl's stories are filled with interesting characters and creative plots. I want your summer to be filled with adventures and hilarious moments. That is why your summer reading list is filled with different Roald Dahl books. Below I have listed several books that I think you will enjoy. Please choose one book to read this summer. You will then be asked to fill out the book report form on this website when you are done. Feel free to read other Roald Dahl books that are not on the list. In the middle of September we will share what we have read and celebrate the writings of Roald Dahl. Keep in mind that you will be asked to come to school dressed up as one of your favorite characters from a Roald Dahl book. I will explain the "Roald Dahl Celebration" during the first week of school. There is one exception! DO NOT CHOOSE THE BOOK, "THE WITCHES!" We will be reading this book together as a class. Once you have finished your Roald Dahl book, you should try exploring some other great novels. I have also made a separate list of wonderful books that you can enjoy during your time off. I look forward to seeing you all in September! Happy reading. :) ~Mrs. Irmler Roald Dahl Books: The BFG Charlie and the Chocolate Factory Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator (This is the sequel) The Fantastic Mr. Fox Matilda George's Marvelous Medicine The Twits The Magic Finger Danny the Champion of the World James and the Giant Peach The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me The Enormous Crocodile Esio Trot If you enjoy his books you can go to the Roald Dahl website: www.roalddahl.com