suggested by Terri DeGezelle, author

These are books my own son has enjoyed as well as many of his friends.

Adventures of Captain Underpants
written by Dav Pikely

Harold and George are two friends who work to keep their creativity alive by drawing comic books. Their principal, Mr. Krupp, finds out and the adventure is on. We all know how much children love to hear and say the word "underpants" so even reluctant readers will laugh their way through this series.

Bunnicula
written by James and Deborah Howe

The Monroe family finds a bunny at the movie theater. An old Dracula movie was playing so they call the bunny Bunnicula. The Monroe's dog, Harold, isn't bothered by the new addition. But Chester, their cat, begins to think the bunny is a vampire when strange things seem to happen after Bunnicula arrives.

Cam Jansen
written by David A. Alder

"Cam" is short for "camera," a nickname earned because she has a photographic memory. This fifth-grade girl detective series provides entertaining mysteries for children who are beginning to read chapter books.

Chronicles of Narnia
written by C.S. Lweis

During the Second World War, Lewis took in a number of children who had to leave their homes due to the Nazi air raids on London. C.S. Lewis decided that the best way that he could entertain his young guests would be to tell tales of magic and fantastic adventure. He began to tell them stories of the fantasy world, Narnia, where animals could talk.

Encyclopedia Brown
written by Donald J. Sobol

Encyclopedia lives in Idaville, Florida, a typical American town. His best friend, Sally, aids in his investigations. The villian in many of the stories is Bugs Meany. Encyclopedia Brown has been in print since 1963.

Hardy Boys
written by Franklin Dixon

The Hardy Boys Series began in 1927, and is one of the most popular juvenile book series of all time. Its timeless plots, believable characters, and adventuresome writing make this series one that has entertained generations of readers.

Harry Potter
written by J.K. Rowling

Having lived for 11 years with an aunt, uncle, and cousin who hate him, Harry Potter knows how tough life can be. Harry is the lone surviving member of a powerful and magical family. Life is terrible until Harry is accepted into Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Once at Hogwarts, Harry's life changes dramtically.

The Lord of the Rings
written by J.R. R. Tolkein

An epic fantasy about Hobbits, good, and evil is a trilogy beginning with The Lord of the Rings. The Lord of the Rings is a sequel to J.R.R. Tolkein's earlier work, The Hobbit. His work was published in three volumes from 1954 to 1955.

Magic Tree House
written by Mary Pope Osborne

In the Magic Tree Series, adventure is just waiting to happen! The mysterious tree house whisks Jack and Annie back to the prehistoric past, middle of the ocean, ancient Egypt, and the Amazon River, to just name a few places they visit.

Ralph S. Mouse
written by Beverly Cleary

Ralph S. Mouse found a little motorcycle that someone left behind at the hotel room where he lives. This series recounts the adventures Ralph encounters when he takes the motorcycle out into the world.

Shiloh
written by Phyllis Naylor

Eleven-year-old Marty befriends an abused dog named Shiloh. Marty's father demands that Shiloh be returned to his owner, but Marty believes Shiloh has been mistreated; Now Marty must decide what to do.

Shipwreck
written by Gordon Korman

Read Shipwreck and you'll learn about six kids with one fate. Being on the boat was not their idea to begin with and now here they are without any adults on a desert island and they may not be alone.

Wayside School
written by Louis Sachar

Wayside School was supposed to be built as a one-story building with 30 classrooms but the builders got it all wrong and the school now stands as a thirty-story-tall building. Read the Wayside School to see what else is mixed up at the school.