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Today I am going to be sharing Part 2 of my Best Books for Boys– best for ages 9 to 12. These are my Top 5 favorite series. I had a tough time fitting all of the good ones in so I made an Honorable Mentions List at the end.
#5 Simon Bloom: The Gravity Keeper by Michael Reisman-The Gravity Keeper is about three young kids who have to save their town from evil wizards. This particular book appealed to me because of its cool spells and suspenseful moments.
#4 The Artemis Fowl Series by Eoin Colfer-This series is about a young rich kid with a deadly bodyguard who joins forces with a fairy police squadron to defeat bad guys. I love this book because it is an example on what all fantasy novels should be like: realistic but with a twist of fantasy here and there.
#3 The Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling-In this book, a young schoolboy named Harry Potter discovers his talent at wizardry and goes to school at a special place named Hogwarts where he fights an evil maniac named Voldemort countless times. You probably haven’t heard of this book right!? 🙂 I started reading this series when I was a wee little lad (Age 6).
#2 Gregor: The Underlander Chronicles -In this series, a boy named Gregor falls through a laundry vent into a world called the Underland where he has to go on many quests to defeat the evil rats. Suzanne Collins is one of the best authors ever for me! Also the author of the Hunger Games series, she continues to write great books under the themes of adventure and violence.
#1 The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel Series-(The Alchemist, etc)The topic of this book is saving the world too! Two twins have to save the world from evil magicians with their magical powers. Their are numerous books in this series and I have read the first three so far. Michael Scott creates more suspense with every book. I can’t wait to read the next ones!
Honorable Mentions!
Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson
Millions by Frank Cottrell Boyce
The Extraordinary Adventures of Ordinary Boy by William Boniface
Million Dollar Throw, Summer Ball, and Hero by Mike Lupica
The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
The Westing Game by Ellen Raskin
School of Fear by Gitty Daneshvari
The Lemonade War by Jacqueline Davies
Alex Rider Series by Anthony Horowitz
Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
and everything! by Gary Paulsen
I’m currently reading The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins, and I recommend that one too! I hope I’ve introduced you to some new titles and have motivated kids to read some of these great books!
My son is 9 and he loves to read! Thank you for sharing this list. He’s read The Mysterious Benedict Society but hasn’t read any of the others on your list. We’ll look for these next time we are at the library.
Thanks again,
Trenda
I read The Alchemyst last year, as a 29-year-old woman, and loved it. I want to read the rest of the series, but haven’t gotten around to it.
I’m surprised that you’re reading The Hunger Games, though. I’ve only read the first one, but it seems like it’s a couple years ahead of your age group, as far as thematic material goes. I hope you enjoy, though!
This is a great list. My son is a voracious reader who’s read many of these, but others will be brand new to them. Thanks, Recipe Boy, for putting this together!
You’re a great blogger! You left us in suspense. My son will be excited you posted the rest of your list.
I see some pretty good books over there, kiddo. Some recommendations, since I’m a bookworm as well who looooves to share good titles
The Mortal Instruments series.
Inkworld Trilogy
The Thief Lord
Heist Society
Le Petit Prince
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Bridge to Terabithia
Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow
That’s it for now, hope you enjoy them sooner or later.
Another great post about your favorite books. I shared this one and the one prior with some of My friends so they could pass them on to their grandchildren. I know they all appreciated your input. LOVE
Thanks for the list! I’ve already bought some for my 10 year old who also loves reading. He also loved the Fablehaven series and The 39 Clues series. You should check them out if you haven’t!
Artemis Fowl, The Alchemist? Read em’ all theyre the best!I also agree on The 39 Clues and The Series of Unfortunate Events
I have read most of your favorite books(almost same order, too!)