The Story Doesn’t End Here: Great Series for Kids
I have a problem that I think many other readers can relate to when they find a book they like — I sit down and finish reading it immediately. Then, I’m left with this problem of what to read next. Sure, I can find some great read-a-like titles, but sometimes, you just want more of the exact same type of story.
This is where I think kids are extremely lucky, they have some awesome series to choose from, with many books in a series. Meaning that the story really never has to end. Here are some series that been highly recommended to me by the toughest judges themselves –- children!
After their grandmother’s death, Amy and Dan find out that they are part of the most powerful family in history. Their power source is however hidden in 39 clues, all over the world. They have a choice to make –- they can'take one million dollars and walk away or find all the clues and find the source of their power.
Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
Clementine is a fun, loving girl, and tries to help out a friend. But she soon finds herself in hot water, especially with the principal. Things just become more and more disastrous as the week goes on. Will things ever start looking up for Clementine?
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Middle school can be tough, especially for kids like Greg who have to share the hallways with kids who are taller and meaner. Here’s a little peek into the life of Greg via his diary entries.
Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J. Sobo
Leroy Brown, known in his neighbourhood as Encyclopedia Brown, is a ten-year-old star detective who solves all sorts of trivia, mysteries and crimes through his detective agency. If your child loves mysteries, they’ll love the chance to be able to solve the many mysteries in each book.
Fly Guy by Ted Arnold
A story of the hilarious adventures of an unlikely pest…errrr… pet and little boy, Buzz. With straightforward text and frequent repetition, this is a great book for those just transitioning into chapter books.
Journalist and editor for The Rodent’s Gazette, Geronimo Stilton would like nothing more than to just live a simple quiet life, but somehow keeps getting entangled into far-away adventures with Thea, Trap, and Benjamin. With full colour text written in rebus style, this is a great series for even the most reluctant readers.
Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows
Who says you have to be just like your best friend? Ivy and Bean are best friends who are complete opposites and have so much wacky fun, adventures (and disasters) because they are so opposite to each other.
Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne
The magical adventures of Jack and Annie who soon find out that a tree house in the woods near their house can'transport them to different places and historical periods where they have to solve mysteries or retrieve historical documents. This is a great series for mystery lovers and history buffs. They even get to solve four ancient riddles to become Master Librarians!
Ramona by Beverly Cleary
Humourous tales of Ramona and her many adventures with her family and friends that schoolchildren will love and relate to.
Wayside School by Louis Sachar
Wayside School was supposed to be built with 30 classrooms in one row, but somehow it was built 30 floors high, with one classroom per floor. If you listen carefully, you’ll hear lots of fun and action, especially on the thirtieth story of Wayside School, Mrs. Jewls’ class.
Weird School School by Dan Gutman
The adventures of crazy, wild and wacky world of the hilarious Ella Mentry School. If you’re looking for the laugh-out-loud funny books, you’ve met your match.
Many of these series may also be available at your local library in the uncatalogued easy reader section, so be sure to check it out! In addition to these, there are many, many more great series. Visit your local library and ask a library staff member for more book suggestions suitable for your child.
Happy Reading!
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