Chapter-A-Day Day 1!

Welcome to our 30-Day Chapter-a-Day Reading Challenge! This month, we invite you to embark on a literary adventure together as a family, where each day brings a new chapter and a new opportunity to connect. Whether you’re delving into classic tales or exploring modern favorites, this challenge is designed to ignite your love for reading and strengthen your family bonds. Set aside a special time each evening to gather, read, and discuss, creating a daily ritual that turns reading into a shared joy. Let’s make the most of this month by immersing ourselves in captivating stories, sparking meaningful conversations, and making every chapter a cherished moment together.

Below are book suggestions to help you get started, or pick up a family favorite book and start reading together!

• “Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland” by Lewis Carroll (12 chapters) and “Through the Looking-Glass” by Lewis Carroll (12 chapters) – Combined, they provide 24 chapters. Adding a few chapters from another classic like “Peter Pan” by J.M. Barrie (15 chapters) can bring you closer to 30 chapters.
• “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery (38 chapters) and “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott (47 chapters) – Combined, these offer a total of 85 chapters. You can select a portion or read one after the other.
• “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White – A classic story of friendship and adventure with 22 chapters.
• “Divergent” by Veronica Roth (39 chapters) and “Insurgent” by Veronica Roth (32 chapters) – Combining these books gives a total of 71 chapters, which could be split across a longer challenge period.
• “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling (17 chapters) and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets” by J.K. Rowling (18 chapters) – Together, these two books offer 35 chapters of magical adventure.
• “Matilda” by Roald Dahl – A story of a brilliant girl with 24 chapters.
• “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan (22 chapters) and “Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Sea of Monsters” by Rick Riordan (20 chapters) – Combined, they total 42 chapters, continuing the exciting adventures of Percy Jackson.
• “Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren (23 chapters) and “The Adventures of Pippi Longstocking” by Astrid Lindgren (23 chapters) – Combined, they provide 46 chapters, allowing for flexibility in pacing.
• “The Adventures of Tom Sawyer” by Mark Twain (35 chapters) and “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” by Mark Twain (43 chapters) – Combined, these total 78 chapters. You can select portions from each to fit the 30-chapter goal.
• “The Berenstain Bears” series by Stan and Jan Berenstain – Although each book is shorter, you could pick a selection to cover the month.
• “The Boxcar Children” by Gertrude Chandler Warner – The original book has 12 chapters, but there are many books in the series to extend the reading challenge.
• “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis (17 chapters) and “The Magician’s Nephew” by C.S. Lewis (15 chapters) – Together, they add up to 32 chapters.
• “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins (27 chapters) and “Catching Fire” by Suzanne Collins (27 chapters) – Together, these books provide a total of 54 chapters and offer a gripping dystopian narrative.
• “The Magic Tree House Series: Dinosaurs Before Dark” by Mary Pope Osborne (10 chapters) and “The Magic Tree House Series: The Knight at Dawn” by Mary Pope Osborne (9 chapters) – Combined, they total 19 chapters. With multiple books in the series, you could choose additional ones to reach about 30 chapters.
• “The Magician’s Nephew” by C.S. Lewis – Part of the Chronicles of Narnia series, this book has 15 chapters. Pairing it with another book from the series can get you closer to 30 chapters.
• “The Maze Runner” by James Dashner (28 chapters) and “The Scorch Trials” by James Dashner (30 chapters) – These books offer a total of 58 chapters, with thrilling and suspenseful plots.
• “The Mysterious Benedict Society” by Trenton Lee Stewart – This mystery-adventure book has 34 chapters and is engaging for all ages.
• “The Penderwicks” by Jeanne Birdsall – This charming family story has 31 chapters and follows the adventures of the Penderwick sisters.
• “The Secret Garden” by Frances Hodgson Burnett (27 chapters) and “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery (38 chapters) – Together, they offer a total of 65 chapters, which can be split to fit the challenge duration.
• “The Wind in the Willows” by Kenneth Grahame (12 chapters) and “Winnie-the-Pooh” by A.A. Milne (10 chapters) – Together, these books offer 22 chapters. Adding “The House at Pooh Corner” by A.A. Milne (10 chapters) completes the list with 32 chapters.
• “Treasure Island” by Robert Louis Stevenson (36 chapters) and “Kidnapped” by Robert Louis Stevenson (33 chapters) – Together, these offer a total of 69 chapters. You can focus on specific chapters or split the reading across a longer period.
• “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio (36 chapters) and “The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate (33 chapters) – Combined, these books provide a total of 69 chapters, filled with heartwarming and inspirational stories.