14 Easy Chapter Books in a Series
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We’re half-way through summer vacation here in the States, and kids are experiencing reading slumps. Today, I want to recommend some beginning chapter books for early readers who need some good books. Since you want to keep the reading momentum, all of my suggestions are books in a series. Get hooked on one, and you’ll be set for awhile.
Easy Chapter Books in a Series
Beginning Chapter Books Series for Ages 6 – Â 8
Bad Kitty for President
Bad Kitty is bad and hilarious. Told in narrative and comic form.
Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton, mouse and author, is the editor and publisher of The Rodent’s Gazette, New Mouse City’s most widely read daily newspaper. Written in comic and narrative form.
The World According to Humphrey
Class pet, Humphrey, is a hamster who travels to a students’ home on the weekends and has lots of adventures.
Calvin Coconut
A series of books about fourth-grader, Calvin, who lives in Hawaii.
Spaceheadz
 by Jon ScieszkaAliens, disguised as middle school students, have invaded Earth with a mission of convincing 3,400,001 kids to BE SPHDZ, starting with fifth grader, Michael K.
Big Nate and Friends
by Lincoln Peirce“Nate is eleven years old, four-and-a-half feet tall, and the all-time record holder for detentions in school history. He’s a self-described genius and sixth grade Renaissance Man.” (Goodreads) Funny, filled with comics.
The Six Crowns: Trundle’s Quest
A fantasy adventure of talking animals. I liked this first book a lot but have to admit that the next books weren’t as good.
Frankie Pickle and the Closet of Doom
by Eric WightFrankie loves imagining, which is when he becomes a superhero and the story is told in comic form. I love these books!
by Lenore LookSecond grader, Alvin Ho, is afraid of everything, especially school. A school he’s quiet but at home, he’s Firecracker Man, superhero.
by Ben HatkeOne of our favorite graphic novels, Zita the Spacegirl, is a true friend who not only saves her best friend but the galaxy!
by M. PeschkeKylie Jean Carter wants to be beauty queen but also a rodeo queen, blueberry queen, hoop queen, singing queen . . . Kylie Jean is adorable!
by Alyssa CrowneThese colorful princess stories are printed on colorful pages. Fun stories of different girls in relatable adventures.
by Steve VoakeDaisy is an endearing, curious heroine with adventures (and troubles) sure to delight young readers. We loved all the books in this series!
by Jane O’ConnorFancy Nancy is now Nancy Clancy and ready for chapter books. She and Bree want to solve crimes, and have their first case in their very own classroom. Love this new, grown-up Nancy.
Which book will you try first?
- Early Readers & Easy Chapter Books – Spring 2012Â
- Books for kids who like Diary of a Wimpy Kid
- Books for kids who like Junie B. Jones
- Best chapter books series that kids will love
- Books for kids who love Harry Potter
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My girls adore Bad Kitty – hilarious antics make for a truly lovable character for kids.
Huge Fancy Nancy fans here, we read Nancy Clancy Super Sleuth this summer – it was a hit!
I am so happy to see Nancy grow with my girls. Looking forward to more from this series for sure.
As always Melissa, I leave here with a list of new books to check out! Thanks for the great resource.
Thanks for this list. My grandson loves the Nate the Great series about a boy detective.
Love this list!! Can’t wait to share it with my son for some more great reads for him!
Definitely Calvin Coconut as we are going to Hawaii! My son loves Frankie Pickle and Alvin Ho. Thanks for the great list!
Have fun in Hawaii, Mia!
I’d like to add one very old series that has, in my experience, NEVER failed to get boys reading: My Father’s Dragons by Ruth Stiles. I know this is a list of newer books, but these three books have been so successful for me that I thought it worth mentioning here.
Amy, I didn’t actually realize it was a series – thank you!!