Staff Picks
Level 1 Decodable Chapter Books: Magic Belt Series
- Emily J.
- Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Collection
Looking for action and adventure? The Magic Belt series follows Zak’s quest to save his grandfather’s life. He sets out on a magical quest to collect hidden gems that will unlock the cure for grandfather illness. Zak races against time as he hurdles through obstacle after obstacle.
Series order: The Man in the Mist, Ten Rocks, Help Us!, The Clam, Crabs!, Crunch!, Hush!, The Sixth Rock, Golem of the Rocks, Dung!, The Spitting Pot, The Simple Plot
This 12 book series builds up reading skills in a step-by-step progression, allowing practice before moving to the next book.
Level 1: 300 words
The Man in the Mist
Published in 2014
Zak is ten years old. He lives with his Grandpa. One day, Grandpa gets very sick. When Zak goes to seek help, he meets a wizard. Strangely, the wizard already knows that Zak's Grandpa is sick. He offers to cure his Grandpa and, in return, Zak must go on a quest. He must find ten magic gems. Zak sets off with his friend, Finn. How will they find the magic gems? Will they find them in time to save Grandpa?