This is a list of books that I would recommend to boys between the ages of 9 and 13 who have a hard time staying engaged in reading. Most of the books on this list are a part of a series to encourage readers to pick up another book as soon as they finish.
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message 1: by Gracy (new)

Gracy I am so. glad. this list exists. My little brother is struggling to get into reading, and many of my suggestions for books I loved at his age are too girly or otherwise out of his element. The few books he has loved are on this list, so this gives me hope he will find some gems on here! Thank you, thank you, thank you.


message 2: by John (last edited Mar 07, 2017 10:07AM) (new)

John Bohnert I used this series for 4th grade boys who were reluctant readers:
1. Knights of the Kitchen Table
2. The Not-So-Jolly Roger
3. The Good, the Bad, and the Goofy

The three books by Jon Scieszka worked like magic.


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