6 Carole Marsh Books to Read on World Read Aloud Day!

1. The Mystery on the Bayou

Mimi, Papa, Avery, Ella, Evan and Sadie head for the Louisiana bayou country. When Avery finds a mysterious map, strange events begin to occur! Suddenly they are all in the middle of a Cajun mystery involving curious clues, menacing alligators, spooky bayou boat rides, and... gulp... the legendary, scary rougarou?!

2. Wild Things in the Classroom

Ms. Bogus’ class has gone bonkers! The first day of school, she discovers that her classroom is full of Wild Things! You know: a shark, bear, dolphin, snake, gator, spider, and more! Young readers quickly learn that you have a choice to be "good" or "wild"…and that it’s best to get over yourself and get along…because Ms. Bogus does NOT put up with Wild Things!

3. The Mystery at Dolphin Cove

Avery, Ella, and Evan love dolphins! So when they get invited to see them up close and personal, they jump at the chance - just like their new dolphin pals Marco and Polo! But when dolphins start disappearing all along the coast, the kids are determined to find out what- or who-is the culprit! "We're got to save the dolphins!"

4. My Life as a Third Grade Werewolf

With all the bullying that goes on today, it's hard for kids to come to the point of self-acceptance. The purpose of this book is to shed light on individuality and being comfortable in your own skin regardless of how different you might feel. Journey along to discover how the characters learn to embrace their uniqueness and find self-acceptance.

5. The Ghost of GlenCastle Prison

Two children, Harold and Elizabeth, live in a prison, a debtor's prison, to be exact. It is part of a large structure once known as the Atlanta Stockade. Their home is part of a large structure once known as the Atlanta Stockade, Although their stories take place more than 100 years apart, their lives are connected.

6. The Puzzle of the Shark Surfer Girl

A trip to the beach starts out as fun until best-friends Leah Criss, Sara Cross, and Aimee Applesauce begin to get clues to a mystery - from a shark! Is Dad playing a trick on them? Who is the surfer? Is the lifeguard in on the practical joke? Or is it no joke at all? Put on your swimsuit and join the girls as they try to solve the puzzle of the Shark Surfer Girl!