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Chapter Book Series That Hooked My Kids
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Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1) by Mary Pope Osborne
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A brother/sister adventure series. Not just fiction: each book includes factual information about the subject.
The LittlesThe Littles by John Peterson
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A nice family story. The first series my kids were hooked on.
In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen: Ready-for-Chapters (Cobble Street Cousins)In Aunt Lucy's Kitchen: Ready-for-Chapters (Cobble Street Cousins) by Cynthia Rylant
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Three cousins spend the summer with their aunt. Another nice family story.
Barkley's School for Dogs #1: Playground BullyBarkley's School for Dogs #1: Playground Bully by Debbie Dadey
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Great series for kids who love dogs.
The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 1)The Case of Hermie the Missing Hamster (Jigsaw Jones Mystery, No. 1) by James Preller
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My kids loved to try to solve the mystery first.
On the Dog (Andrew Lost #1)On the Dog (Andrew Lost #1) by J.C. Greenburg
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Contains factual information within the fictional story. This series should be read in sequential order.
The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries)The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries) by Ron Roy
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There will be 26 books in this series.
Cam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen DiamondsCam Jansen and the Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds by David A. Adler
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The main character is a bright female with a photographic memory. What a delight to see such a strong female character.
Capital Mysteries #1: Who Cloned the President? (A Stepping Stone Book(TM))Capital Mysteries #1: Who Cloned the President? (A Stepping Stone Book(TM)) by Ron Roy
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New series with a female lead character by the same author as A to Z Mysteries.
The Adventures of Captain UnderpantsThe Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
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TOTAL silliness. My son loves these.
Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (previously titled Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot)Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot (previously titled Ricky Ricotta's Giant Robot) by Dav Pilkey
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Silly cartoon series where a mouse and his helpful robot save the earth from outerspace invaders.
Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, No. 1)Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, No. 1) by Geronimo Stilton
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The huge cast of characters are all rats or mice. There are fun fonts/pictures within the text. Rich vocabulary.
The Original Adventures #1 (Hank the Cowdog)The Original Adventures #1 (Hank the Cowdog) by John R. Erickson
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These are told from a cowdog's perspective. My kids all find these funny. Erickson has recorded these books on tape/cd with songs.
Mystery of Metru Nui (Bionicle Adventures #1)Mystery of Metru Nui (Bionicle Adventures #1) by Greg Farshtey
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The emphasis is duty, honor and learning to control yourself over bashing villians.
Tale of the Toa (Bionicle Chronicles, #1)Tale of the Toa (Bionicle Chronicles, #1) by Cathy Hapka
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The emphasis is duty, honor and learning to control yourself over bashing villians.