Inside: Our pick of the best YA dystopian books series for teens. If your teen is new to dystopian fiction, or even if they have already discovered the genre through popular books like The Hunger Games or Divergent, then these thrilling book suggestions will propel them straight into the strange new worlds of dystopia. What […]
21 Illustrated Chapter Books Series for 7-12 Year Olds
Inside: 21 best illustrated chapter books for 7-12 year olds. Looking for a new series for a child who loves The Bad Guys or Diary of a Wimpy Kid? Hoping to move your reluctant reader on from graphic novels to chapter books? Then this list of illustrated chapter books is just the place for you […]
15 Murder Mystery Books for Teens
Have a teen hooked on reading mysteries? We’ve collected together fifteen great murder mystery books for teens, including a spotlight on the popular titles by award winning YA author, Karen M. McManus. Murder Mystery Books for Teens As with all of the lists in our Best Chapter Books for Kids collection, each title in this […]
40+ Funny Chapter Books for Kids (Ages 6-12 Years)
As I have shared previously, my children both love a good dose of humor in their books. This started with picture books and has continued as they moved into chapter books and novels, which has accumulated in this list of over 40 funny chapter books for kids. These are comedic chapter books filled with humor […]
21 Best Christmas Books for Teens (Ages 13 to 16 Years)
If you are looking to get your teen reading over the holidays, then this Christmas Books for Teens list includes our pick of the best titles for your holiday reading pile. Best Christmas Books for Teens (Ages 13 to 16 Years) This list includes Christmas books for teens ages 13 to 16 years that are […]
15 Books Celebrating Christmas Around the World
Did you know that over 2 billion people around the world celebrate Christmas? If you were to scan my book collection of holiday books, you would notice that the biggest section is Christmas books. But, one thing my shelf is lacking is diversity. This year, I’m making a point to add books to my shelf […]
21 Super Star Wars Books for Tweens & Teens
Do you have a tween or teen Star Wars fan in your home? This big list of 21 Star Wars books for tweens and teens that is out of this world! With titles chosen for age 9 years through to 16 years (with many popular with older teens and adults as well), this list includes […]
13 Coding Chapter Books: Reading Adventures for Kids Who Love to Code
Do you have a child who loves coding? Hoping to encourage them to read more? Be sure to check out this big list of great coding chapter books to find their next great read. These are awesome reading adventures for kids who code! A super extension to our Picture Books about Coding list, this collection […]
Why We LOVE the Wings of Fire Books!
Our fantasy loving bookworm has long been a fan of Tui T. Sutherland’s Wings of Fire books series, collecting each book on its release date – including lining up in the freezing cold at a bookshop on Boxing Day one year! Then there was the time she dressed up as the dragon named Swordtail for […]
30 Best Christmas Chapter Books for Tweens (Ages 8 to 12 Years)
Second only to decorating the tree, my girls love the annual appearance of our basket of beloved Christmas books at the beginning of the holiday season. This basket includes lots of holday themed books that we have collected over the years, including board books, picture books and, more recently, Christmas chapter books. Whether you have […]
