Series for Independent Readers
Whether your grade-schooler's a reluctant reader or a book addict, series packed with action, magic, history, and humor are sure to please.
Amber Brown by Paula Danziger
A precocious grade-schooler faces family and school challenges with a sense of humor.
My America by various authors
Live past eras in these simple diaries designed for early chapter-book readers.
Animorphs by K. A. Applegate
Find nail-biting action in these futuristic novels about kids with amazing powers.
Bunnicula by James Howe
Keep a close watch on your vegetables when reading these tales of a vampire bunny.
Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
Prepare for potty humor with these favorite tales of a wedgie-powered superhero.
The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan Cooper
Satisfy your fantasy fan's quest for enchanted adventure with this Newbery Award-winning series.
Dinotopia by various authors
Enter a hidden world where dinosaurs and humans live side by side.
Dolphin Diaries by Ben M. Baglio
Explore the oceans with a girl and her scientific family in this environmental series.
Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobol
Dive into these funny whodunits starring a 5th-grade detective.
Everest by Gordon Korman
Climb to the top of world in the most thrilling contest . . . ever.
Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
Relive pioneer life with the famous Ingalls family in this autobiographical series.
Goosebumps by R. L. Stine
Shudder along with the safe scares in this highly addictive series.
Hank the Cowdog by John R. Erickson
Visit a Texas ranch for the hilarious antics of a dog that's always up to his ears in trouble.
Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
This orphan wizard may transform your child into a reader.
The Logan Family by Mildred D. Taylor
These unforgettable stories explore growing up as African American in the 1930s South.
The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis
Embark upon otherworldly adventure in these seven classic stories.
Matt Christopher Sports Series by Matt Christopher
Ballplayers of kinds can spot their sport with these action-packed chapter books.
Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
Cure your child of don't-feel-like-reading-ness with Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle's outrageous remedies.
Ramona Books by Beverly Cleary
Remember Beezus Quimby and Henry Huggins? Ramona's tales of 8-year-old angst stand the test of time.
The Shoes Books by Noel Streatfield
Aspiring artists will lose themselves in these WWII Britain stories about dancers, musicians, and more.
Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Travel through history — from ancient Egypt to futuristic fantasy with three kids in these funny adventures.
11/29/06
