Children’s Book Characters Named Luke
Here are just a few children’s books with characters named Luke. Please comment below if you know of one I missed. I hope this encourages your kiddo to read!
A My Name is Alice by Jane Bayer, Illustrated by Steven Kellogg
A variety of animals parade by in this familiar jump rope alphabet song. The antics never quite quit as a parade of animals sell their wares in this wildly illustrated version of the familiar alphabet ditty and ball-bouncing game. Young readers will delight in meeting such characters as Barbara, the bear with balloons for sale in Brazil; New York Ned, the newt who owns a noodle emporium, and finally the zipper-selling Zambian zebra and zebu, Zelda and Zach.
- Other characters: Alex, Barbara, Bob, Clara, Claude, Doris, Dave, Emily, Edward, Fifi, Fred, Gertrude, George, Hannah, Henry, Ida, Ivan, Jane, John, Karen, Keith, Lucy, Luke, Maude, Martin, Nancy, Ned, Olivia, Oscar, Polly, Paul, Queenie, Quentin, Rosie, Richard, Sally, Steve, Theresa, Ted, Ursula, Ulysses, Virginia, Vinnie, Winifred, William, Xena, Xavier, Yolanda, Yancie, Zelda, & Zach
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.8 Goodreads-4.0
- 4-8 year olds or Preschool-3rd grade
- Lexile Measure: 370L
Courageous and Bold Bible Heroes: 50 True Stories of Daring Men and Women of God by Shirley Raye Redmond (or any other biblical stories about Luke) Illustrator: Katya Longhi
Hannah kept a promise. Daniel remained faithful to God in difficult times. Peter repented. And Joseph of Arimathea was kind and generous. What do these and the other Bible heroes featured in this book have in common? They weren’t perfect, but they were courageous and bold, each in their own way. Each short, easy-to-read chapter profiles a different Bible hero and shows how they exhibited bravery and overcame their own weakness and seemingly impossible challenges to achieve amazing things. This kind of epic courage can only be found when we place our faith in God. As boys and girls read these captivating accounts, they will learn to love God more intentionally, and they will begin to believe that the Lord will equip them with courage when they need it the most. (Luke starts on page 100)
- Includes MANY different biblical heroes
- Ratings- Amazon: 4.8
- 8-11 year olds
The Legend of Luke: A Tale From Redwall by Brian Jacques
Joined by Trimp the Hedgehog, Dinny Foremole, and Gonff–the ever-mischievous Prince of Mousethieves–it is that legend Martin hopes to discover when he embarks on a perilous journey to the northland shore, where his father abandoned him as a child. There, within the carcass of a great red ship–broken in half and wedged high up between pillars of stone–he finally uncovers what he has been searching for: the true story of the evil pirate stoat, Vilu Daskar, and the valiant warrior who pursued him relentlessly over the high seas, seeking to destroy Vilu at all costs, even if it meant deserting his only son.
- This is the 12th book in the series. This series does not HAVE to be read in order. Each book is about a different character. However, they show up in each others books. If your child is interested in reading a book with Luke…you might start with this one. Then maybe go back in order?
- Ratings: Amazon- 4.8 Goodreads- 4.0
- 10-13 year olds
- Lexile Measure: 880L
The Lincoln Project (Flashback Four series) by Dan Gutman
This time, the four friends (Luke, Julia, David, & Isabel) are headed to 1863 to catch Abraham Lincoln delivering his famous Gettysburg Address. They’ll have to work together to ask the right questions, meet the right people, and capture the right moment. And most important—not get caught! Back matter separating fact from fiction and real black-and-white photographs throughout make Flashback Four the perfect mix of true history and uproarious fun.
- Rating- Amazon: 4.6 Goodreads: 3.9
- 8-12 years old or 3rd-7th grade
- Lexile Measure: 700L
Luke Saves the Turtles by Christina M. Pages
Luke, a young South Carolina boy who lives at the beach, has a special gift. He understands the language of all the beach life around him: the raccoons, the seabirds, even the crabs and the fish. For this reason, Great Mother Turtle gives Luke an important and difficult mission: first, to protect her eggs and then to make sure her baby hatchlings reach the ocean without being attacked by other beach creatures.
- Other character names: No other names mentioned
- Ratings: Amazon-5.0
- 5 years and up
One Day at Horrorland (Goosebump series) by R.L. Stine
Werewolf Village. The Doom Slide. The Coffin Cruise. These are just a few of the terrifying attractions that await Luke and Lizzy Morris at HorrorLand. Step right up and join the Morris family as they ride each ride–and scream each scream–for the very first time. Because it might also be their last. Now with bonus features! (Also has Luke in Escape from Horrorland and a few other Goosebump books)
- Includes character Clay
- Ratings: Amazon-4.7 Goodreads-3.9
- 9-12 years
- Lexile measure: 490L
Piper Makes Waves by Elizabeth Doyle Carey
Piper Janssen is surprised by how much she likes being a Junior Lifeguard. Except for one thing: she’s totally nervous about wearing a bathing suit in public. Add on a catering gig gone wrong, co-worker drama, and trying not to be distracted by adorable Luke, and Piper’s got a lot on her plate this summer. Everyone knows that Piper is amazing. But will Piper ever be able to feel that about herself? Or will her self-consciousness distract her from seeing the real threats on the beach?
- Ratings- Amazon: 4.9
- 8-12 year olds or 3rd-7th
- Lexile Measure: 750L
Star Wars: 5 Minute Star Wars Stories by Lucasfilm Press
Jedi Master Yoda has a lightsaber showdown with the dreaded Count Dooku; Luke Skywalker and the Rebels race against time to destroy the Death Star; and the brave Rey makes a new friend when she meets the droid BB-8.
- Rating: Amazon-4.8 Goodreads-4.1
- 3-6 year olds or 1st-3rd grade
- Check into other Star Wars stories about Luke Skywalker
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