I read all of the books in the the mysterious benedict society series and i really enjoyed them. Im a believer that a book recommendation from another kid is one of the best ways to get a child hooked on a new book. The ruins of gorlan the rangers apprentice, book one by john flanagan. Top 25 chapter book series for kids in 1st3rd grade. Good book series for 4th graders that will keep them reading. It includes exciting books that kids in grades 3 to 5 love, ranging from relatable chapter. The alltime best book series for 10yearolds scholastic. I spoke to a bunch of 6, 7, and 8yearold boys and their parents to compile this list of kidapproved books. A steampunk series with a unique setting and unforgettable characters. The list is for the musthave series in a library that children ages 6 12 can read for themselves. Dixon lexile levels estimated 800 810 hardy boys casefiles by franklin w. There are more quality chapter books for boys in existence now than ever before.
Standing tall and talented series by amare stoudemire. To compile this list, i talked with a wide range of 9 to 12yearold boys, a mix of avid and reluctant readers. Picture books, middlegrade fiction, young adult fiction, nonfiction middle schoolhigh school and poetry. I personally like having a series of books for him to go through. We would dive into these great chapter books, and tackle trilogies and series, and get lost in them for an hour or more every night. Walter brooks freddy the pig series for 4th grade, baums wizard of oz series is actually pretty good, and the books of joseph altsheler, that are wonderful for boys fifth or sixth grade, of which i have read the texas ranger series and the young trailers. She wrote, i want to present books that are engaging, have depth, and have characters whether true or fictional that are excellent role models display virtue. This sixbook series centers around two 23rd century goofballs, tuna and herby, who travel back in time to study tj finkelstein for their history project. Its a journey where ordinary teenagers emerge as heroes they never wanted to be, but ones a nation needed.
Jun 28, 2012 no matter how new or old these books are though, they are all fantastic. So many of these are in series, but im not limiting it to that. The line between reality and fiction is blurred in this unique story by master. As always, if you have any great recommendations for this age group, please.
But these stories are great for your tweens and teens even for guys who may be reluctant readers. Book series for 9 12 year old boys mystery book series for 9 12 year old boys. Best 10 year old boy books score a books total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. The lists are recommendations from our own experience and that of friends and family. Her visit was a result of a group of year 9 girls asking me on a weekly basis when she was going to visit the school. Snow place like home by christina soontornvat fantasy this charming new series for early readers features magic, friendship, myths, and diversity in a story about a girl whose family are windtamers who live in the clouds, magical beings who control the wind and weather. Getting teen boys interested in books can be a challenge for parents. According to tween boysboth avid and reluctant readersthese books. Chapter books for kids once your children discover the love of reading they will want to read lots of books to not only satisfy their newfound interest, but to keep it. Best book series for 7th graders ever greatschools. With maturity developing and a wide range of reading abilities among preteens and tweens, middle grade novels books for ages 9 and up begin to soar with welldeveloped fantastical worlds, a gentle increase in the complexities of social and emotional plot developments, smaller fonts, and more pages.
Aden, 10, loves this series because its a great blend of animals, mystery, and. But i honestly think our book is a mustread for boys and young men. However, the reading level a bit more challenging than 4th grade so ive put it on the 5th grade book series list. Tj will someday become a great leader who demonstrates honesty, integrity, thoughtfulness, selfsacrifice, respect for others. There may be books on this list that girls would enjoy and vise. One of the questions im frequently asked by other moms is if i have early chapter book recommendations for boys. Today im sharing 30 incredible book series for kids boy and girls ages 812. Great books for boys this article and list of books recommended for boys come from the national childrens book and literacy alliance. My boys ages six and eight are old enough to read independently so we are always on the lookout for some good books that keep their interest. A couple series, older, that i enjoyed as a child and that i have enjoyed rereading to my children. The kids in the book are each highly intelligent in their own way. And even though i am and i have read all the gone books gone, hunger, lies, plague, and fear multiple times i still would not recommend them for year old. Here is a list of some of the most popular young adult books for teen boys. Book recommendations by a 15 year old boy thriving on ordinary.
When the boys split up, each book in the series follows a different brothers adventures. If you can find one your child likes, chances are he or she will want to start on the next one as soon as theyve finished the first. Well i love like all of theses books gone books are my favorite. If he loves the novels, check out the film adaptation, the vampires assistant. Here are the books the kids raved about because they had the. The best books for reluctant readers in 3rd to 5th grade scholastic. The musthave series for children ages 6 to 12 849 books. Full of excitement and drama, that will leave readers wanting more. He enjoyed this series as much or more than the rangers apprentice series. Best book series for kindergartners common sense media.
The first series was recommended by the local librarian and i enjoyed reading the first book to 3rd4th grade students and the second series was recommended by a local bookstore owner. I raced through every book to find out what happened next. We were all engaged in the book, but id recommend it for preteens who are avid readers since theres an awful lot of lawyer talk included. Hardy boys and tom swift ultra thriller series by franklin w. The alltime best book series for 10yearolds scholastic parents. Graphic novels like these are a good entry point into reading for kids who tend to avoid chapter books. The books in both the lists for middle school girls and boys are not limiting. Best book series for 6th graders ever greatschools. Let me start by saying that my nowteenage boys are not avid bookworms. Having created a recommended best book series for middle school girls ive also made a list for middle school boys. Aug 09, 20 a homeschooling mom of boys wrote me, asking for book recommendations for her teen boys. So rather than creating a single list of recommended books, we decided to.
Enjoy my book recommendations for 10 to 14 year old boys summer 2012. Nov 03, 2017 author holly bourne visited our school last year and was a huge hit. But if your child can read harry potter and wants to hooray. Fascinating dystopian tales that are thoughtprovoking and captivating. This 5 book series is about how peter pan gets his start. Be sure to check out the incredible movies to further your exploration of the series. My son read this book in a book club at school and was fortunate enough to be able to meet roland smith. Even if youre good parents, its hard to think of everything a boy needs to know. Young martial arts fans will love the kungfufilled action in this fastpaced series, which nicely balances fighting with slapstick humor. See all my book recommendations for 9yearold children here. A great series that is sure to lure kids away from video games.
Best chapter books and series for boys have you ever struggled to find book titles that really captivate your child. The best books for reluctant readers in 3rd to 5th grade. Jul 1, 2018 its hard to believe, but summer is on the horizon. It includes a list of books recommended by the horn book in these categories. It begins with an unusual letter and a mysterious mission exciting.
These arent just good books, theyre the absolute best books, fiction and nonfiction, to captivate, thrill and intrigue your boys. Her books, tackling topics like ocd, teen relationships, sex, feminism, sexual harassment, and other relevant. The caldera the brotherband chronicles peter and the starcatchers series by dave barry and ridley pearson. This is an epic fantasy adventure based on the journey of will, a 15yearold boy who discovers that he has been chosen as a rangers apprentice and must be trained to be a protector of the kingdom.
Books you disliked that everyone else seems to love. These 20 early chapter books are great choices for boys, though any young reader, boy or girl, is sure to love the humor, adventure, and heart in these fantastic stories. This 22book series covers a vast span of time in the idyllic world of. The beyonders series by brandon mull in this book, two beyonders fall into a world run by an evil wizard named maldor. The diary of a wimpy kid series by jeff kinney depicts the middle. Best book series for middle school boys art of being a mom. Rowling, john tiffany, jack thorne lexile levels 880 1030. These books are quick reads packed with adventure, mystery, and fun, as dan and amy do what they can to solve the mystery of the cahill family. Theres high adventure, mystery, action, personal struggle, and humor to keep the pages turning. This riveting series raises compelling questions about empathy and morality and is a good gateway to reading for pleasure, particularly for older tween boys who would rather be playing video games.
Aug 27, 2012 i think they are about a boy named charlie bone. Recommended 4th grade books for boys hands on as we grow. Aiden, 11, highly recommends this book to kids who like sports and great books that. An american library association best book for young adults winner, this graphic novel series is actionpacked, exciting, and suspenseful.
Best book series for kindergartners as kids start to move from picture books to chapter books, these engaging series will help ease the transition. This is a great book for teen boys or girls, for that matter. It includes exciting books that kids in grades 3 to 5 love, ranging from. Jan 10, 2020 here are more than 25 great chapter book series book recommendations your 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade student will love to read themselves or have read aloud to them. My older boys love series because they go through books so. We listened to the first book in this series a couple of summers ago on a road trip when my son was only 9. Step through the wardrobe to adventures one could only begin to imagine. One of the things that we do everyday in the summer is spend a little time reading. If getting your child to start let alone finish a new book feels like a daily struggle, try a few titles from this list. Finding the right book is the key to transforming a kid who says they dont like to read into a selfdescribed reader. There is another series that begins with a book the fire within. In my books, the boys must take on war hardened russian mafia, the extreme wilds while canyoning and groups of warring motorcycle gangs.
These books had 6 to 8yearold boys raving, either because they made them laugh, were full of adventures, or. Oct 10, 2019 often, a reluctant reader isnt a child who simply doesnt like to read its a child who hasnt discovered books they love yet. Its never too early for a boy to start thinking about and learning what it means to be a man. These fun and entertaining stories are perfect for struggling boy readers in third, fourth, and fifth grades. And these are the ones that have been recommended to us. Fortunately, many young adult authors are now writing teen books that rank high in guy appeal. Parents should note that the books contain violence, bullying, and some mild profanity. If you have a reluctant reader, a really great series is like magic. Mar, 2018 100 mustread ya book series is sponsored by the evaporation of sofi snow and reclaiming shilo snow by mary weber as an online gamer girl, sofi snow works behind the scenes to protect her brother, shilo, as he competes in a mix of real and virtual blood sport. Maldor is the only surviving wizard in lyrian the world, so he has more. Man, the internationally bestselling series from dav pilkey, the creator of. And once theyre hooked on the characters and setting in book 1, kids will be hungry to keep going with book after book, building vocabulary and reading comprehension.
Book series recommendation for 4th grade boy mamapedia. Picking books for boys can be tricky, especially when there are so many tech distractions like apps and video games to compete with. The lion, the witch and the wardrobe the chronicles of narnia series is another classic set of books that deserve attention. Nov 02, 2017 this 12book new york times bestselling gothic series is a must for vampire fansbut dont worry, its nothing like twilight.