Hi Michael,

we have a section in our library exactly for that type of fiction (Magic Tree House is in there along with Rainbow Magic Fairies, Junie B. Jones, Stink, etc.)  We call it JE Fiction (Juvenile Easy)and the spine labels read JE.



Hope that helps.


Amy Nolan

Children's Services Supervisor

St. Joseph Public Library

269-983-7167



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Hello!

I have a terminology question I'm sure someone here can answer: I work in the youth department of my library, and we have many patrons who ask for books that are on "the easy side of chapter books." To meet this need, we'd like to highlight books for readers who are transitioning from the levelled readers section to the general J FIC books. These books would be identified with a sticker on the spine. 

The characteristics of these books may include...

  • frequent illustrations

  • between 75 and 135 pages

  • larger-than-usual typeface 

  • accessible subject-matter

Examples include...

  • The Adventures of Caveboy - Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen and Eric Wright 

  • The Chicken Squad - Doreen Cronin and Kevin Cornell 

  • Princess Pistachio - Marie-Louise Gay 

  • Mokie & Bik - Wendy Orr and Jonathan Bean 

  • The Dragon Masters series - Tracey West and Damien Jones 


We can't seem to pin down an ideal term for this category, and we would appreciate any suggestions! 

Thank you! 

Michael Stohrer

Library Associate

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Brandon Township Public Library

304 South Street

Ortonville, MI 48462

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