What are some great chapter books for 'tweens'?

Mom and dad, it's okay to *make* your kiddo read in the summer. *Make* him choose a book (or go to the library and check out 10 of my suggestions and have him pick one). Next, help him find a great reading spot. Finally, set a timer for 30 minutes (or do two 15 minute chunks!) and set him off reading. It will be even more effective if you *make* yourself read regularly too! Record your child's books read and take him to the book store to pick out any book he wants after reading 5 (or whatever number seems reasonable in your family!). But, 30 minutes a day, 5 times a week will keep your kiddo up to speed for next school year. Trust me, he will thank you some day!

Chapter Books I Enjoyed That You May or May Enjoy Too (mostly grades 3-5)

Mysterious Benedict Society by, T.L. Stewart

Smile by, Raina Telgemeier  

Wings of Fire by, Tui Sutherland

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by, Mildred D. Taylor

City of Ember by, Jeanne DuPrau

Chomp by, Carl Hiaasen  

Gregor the Overlander by S. Collins

Percy Jackson & the Olympians by, Rick Riordan  

Wonder by, R.J. Palacio

Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes by, Eleanor Coer

*Alvin Ho by, Lenore Look  

The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket  

Because of Winn-Dixie by, Kate DiCamillo  

*The BFG by, Roald Dahl  

The Great Cake Mystery by, Alexander McCall Smith

Hatchet by, Gary Paulsen

Bunnicula by, Deborah Howe

The Stories Julian Tells by, Ann Cameron

Island of the Blue Dophins by, Scott O’Dell

My Side of The Mountain by, Jean Craighead George

Sahara Special by, Esme Raji Codell

Shiloh by, Phyllis Reynolds Nalor

Sideways Stories From Wayside School by, Lois Sachar

Holes by, Lois Sachar

Tuck Everlasting by, Natalie Babbitt

*Jack and the Seven Deadly Giants by, Sam Swope

*The Animal Family by, Randall Jarrell (my favorite!)

 

*May be appropriate for reading with children below grade 3.

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