American Girls Collections Ages: 8-10 grade 4 reading level
KAYA - Nez Perce girl 1764
FELICITY - colonial girl, 1774
JOSEFINA - Hispanic girl 1824
KIRSTEN - pioneer girl 1854
ADDY - Civil War 1864
SAMANTHA - Victorian girl 1904
KIT - Great Depression 1934
MOLLY - World War II 1944
Alex Rider Ages: 9-12 best for grades 5-9
14 year old who works for Britain's top-secret intelligence agency, MI6. Suspenseful thrillers with short cliff-hanger chapters and breathless pace that have some violence. An excellent choice for reluctant readers.
Artemis Fowl Ages: 9-12 early 6th grade reading level
Combining hi-tech gadgetry, clever fairy magic and old-fashioned myth, the series pits good against evil in page-turning scenarios.
Camp Confidential Ages: 9-12
Summer camp means lots of things: new friends, roommates, bug bites, bathroom duty...But it's also a chance to be on your own and to reinvent yourself. Friendship is the theme.
Dear America Ages: 9-12
Young boys and girls provide a unique perspective on historical events.
Dear Dumb Diary Ages: 9-12
Hilarious and candid diary entries of a tweener.
Diamond Brothers Ages: 8-12
A fast-paced mystery series featuring two brothers, many criminals, and lots of laughter and action.
Edge Chronicles Ages:10-12
British fantasy with inventive creatures, settings and escapades.
Gregor the Overlander: The Underland Chronicles grades 6-9 high 4th grade reading level
Gregor follows his two year old sister Boots down the chute in the laundry room to the Underland where he finds a society of cockroaches and bats (the good guys) and rats (the bad guys). Gregor discovers that a prophecy focuses on him and his quest to find his father.
Hank the Cowdog Ages: 9-12
Enjoy the hilarious mis-adventures of everyone's favorite canine ranch-hand
Hank Zipzer Ages: 9-12 (written by the Fonz)
Wise-cracking 4th grader with learning disabilities has funny adventures. Based on Henry Winkler’s (the Fonz) true life experiences.
Guardians of Gahoole Grades 4-8
Fast-paced stories about barn owls faced with danger.
Protector of the Small (Tamora Pierce) Ages: 9-12 grade 5 reading level
She is tough and spunky but knights have to be male.
Lily Quench Ages: 8-12
Magical quests for this dragon slayer. Australian author.
Redwall Ages: 9-12
A magical place, populated by animals who must fight evil animals.
Roman Mysteries Ages: 9-12
Intriguing mysteries which take place in Rome- combines real-life and mythology.
Royal Diaries Ages: 9-12
Based on the lives of real princesses and other royalty from distant lands.
Secrets of Droon Ages: 9-12
Three kids head down the staircase in Eric’s basement to help conquer evil in Droon, a magical kingdom with wizards, sorcerers and other assorted creatures who live in strange landscapes. Best to read in order to be introduced to the characters and later books become longer.
Series of Unfortunate Events Ages: 10+
A darkly hilarious collection where the orphans face danger at every turn
Star Sisterz Ages: 8-12
How young heroes solve conflicts and minor problems.
Time Warp Trio Ages: 9-12
Kooky time travel through time with bad guys and lots of laughs.
Warriors Ages: 8-12 grade 4 reading level
4 clans of cats try to survive in this society where hidden dangers lurk.
Wayside School (Sachar) Ages: 9-12
Meet the crazy class on the 13th floor whose teacher, Mrs. Gorf, might just turn you into an apple. Other wacky adventures await your visit to Wayside School. No need to read in order
Zenda Ages: 9-12
12 year old Zenda is always changing, always questioning, and constantly seeking to make sense of her world and her place in it. Family-friendly topics
