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The Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Lost Hero by Rick RiordanHarry Potter Series Box Set by J.K. RowlingThe Son of Neptune by Rick RiordanThe Last Olympian by Rick Riordan
best middle grade books of the 21st century
691 books — 712 voters
Second Term by J.M. AdamsRed Goliath by Oscar OrtizA Dana Hargrove Double by V.S. KemanisTaming the Telomeres by R.N. ShapiroProgeny by Patrick C. Greene
Best Hobbes End Publishing Titles
31 books — 50 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingCharlotte’s Web by E.B. WhiteHoles by Louis SacharThe Hobbit, or There and Back Again by J.R.R. TolkienCharlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Books all kids should read between age 9 and 14
119 books — 43 voters
Googol Boy by John MichaelGlazed Man & Rat Girl by Scott CahanBest of Catbug by Breehn BurnsLug, Dawn of the Ice Age by David ZeltserCatbug by Jason James Johnson
Hilarious Kid's Books
39 books — 21 voters

The Grass May Not Be Greener by Hilary LawrenceA Leopard Never Changes its Spots by Hilary LawrenceLoose Lips Sink Ships by Hilary LawrenceNever 'TOO' Wonderful by Terrie SizemoreAmelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
Children's Books With Rhyming Character Names in the Title
106 books — 16 voters
The Six Macs and the Purple Orb by David J. DawkinsThe Six Macs and the Bell of Souls by David J. DawkinsWings of Fire Boxset, Books 1-5 by Tui T. SutherlandThe Lightning Thief by Rick RiordanThe Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer
Great Series For a 9-11 Year Old Fantasy Reader
18 books — 12 voters

All-Of-A-Kind Family Downtown by Sydney TaylorElla of All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney TaylorMore All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney TaylorThe Cricket in Times Square by George SeldenAll-of-a-Kind Family Uptown by Sydney Taylor
Children's Books for Little New Yorkers
55 books — 9 voters
Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric CarleWhere the Wild Things Are by Maurice SendakThe Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix PotterThe Story About Ping by Marjorie Flack
Awesome Childrens' Books (under 9)
43 books — 8 voters

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. RowlingThe Giver by Lois LowryRedwall by Brian JacquesThe Golden Compass by Philip PullmanThe Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket
For Teens and Tweens (and Adults too)
76 books — 7 voters
The Six Macs and the Purple Orb by David J. DawkinsThe Six Macs and the Bell of Souls by David J. DawkinsEpic Kids by David BlazeTrapped in a Video Game by Dustin BradyThe Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier
Best Middle Grade Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books
8 books — 7 voters

Harry Potter Collection by J.K. RowlingThe Giver by Lois LowryThe Life and Adventures of Santa Claus by L. Frank BaumThe Final Reckoning by Robin JarvisWintersmith by Terry Pratchett
Winter Reads for Tweens and Teens
26 books — 6 voters
The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery Williams BiancoMadeline by Ludwig BemelmansBeatrix Potter The Complete Tales by Beatrix PotterThe Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettOne Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss
Nostalgic Children's Books
51 books — 6 voters

The Mad Wolf's Daughter by Diane MagrasAlanna by Tamora PierceRonia, the Robber's Daughter by Astrid LindgrenThirteenth Child by Patricia C. WredeCrown Duel by Sherwood Smith
For Fans of Arya Stark
7 books — 5 voters
Not Just a Witch by Eva IbbotsonAdam Canfield of the Slash by Michael WineripAlice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis CarrollMunmun by Jesse Andrews1066 and all that by W.C. Sellar
Satire for Children
20 books — 5 voters

Mooncakes by Suzanne WalkerGarlic and the Vampire by Bree PaulsenFangs by Sarah AndersenSnapdragon by Kat LeyhGarlic and the Witch by Bree Paulsen
Supernatural Graphic Novel Recs
18 books — 5 voters
Leandra's Enchanted Flute by Katy Huth JonesCora and the Nurse Dragon by H.L. BurkeFairy Eyeglasses by Emily Martha SorensenThaddeus Whiskers and the Dragon by H.L. BurkeDragonspell by Danyelle Leafty
Fellowship of Fantasy: Middle Grade
8 books — 4 voters

Rain Reign by Ann M. MartinSaving Kabul Corner by N.H. SenzaiGaston by Kelly DiPucchioGoing Places by Peter H. ReynoldsA Million Ways Home by Dianna Dorisi Winget
2016-17 South Carolina Book Award Nominees
21 books — 3 voters
United We Spy by Ally CarterOnly the Good Spy Young by Ally CarterDon't Judge a Girl by Her Cover by Ally CarterCross My Heart and Hope to Spy by Ally CarterI'd Tell You I Love You, But Then I'd Have to Kill You by Ally Carter
Surviving Middle School
52 books — 3 voters

The Pirate's Parrot by Lyn Rossiter-McfarlandThe Not-So-Jolly Roger by Jon ScieszkaPirate Queens by Leigh LewisWhy Do Pirates Love Parrots? by David FeldmanThe Pirate's Parrot by Stephen Allan Mosel
Pirates, Parrots, and Mermaids
5 books — 3 voters
If I Built a School by Chris Van DusenIggy Peck, Architect by Andrea BeatyRandy Riley's Really Big Hit by Chris Van DusenGoodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey RinkerThe Gruffalo by Julia Donaldson
Great Books for Pre-K Boys
21 books — 2 voters

Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? by Bill Martin Jr.Little Mouse's Sweet Treat by Shana HollowellCorduroy by Don FreemanGoodnight Moon by Margaret Wise BrownThe Little Dog Laughed by Lucy Cousins
Youth Services Recommendations: Read-Aloud Books For The Youngest Listener
11 books — 2 voters
Alexander and the Wind-Up Mouse by Leo LionniOlivia by Ian FalconerNewt by Matt NovakThe Baby Blue Cat Who Said No by Ainslie PryorBlack and White Rabbit's ABC by Alan Baker
Picture Books I Loved When I Was Little
54 books — 2 voters

Marco, Pablo, & Olivia Volume One by Ana CortesThe Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric JorgensonA Story or Two to Tell by Alan CrawfordThe Intelligent Investor by Benjamin GrahamThe Power of Positive Thinking by Norman Vincent Peale
Heartwarming Adventures and Cultural Stories for Young Readers
7 books — 2 voters
Together The Ants Save the Trees by Pamela Mutamba
BOOKS ON ANTS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1 book — 1 voter

Desperate for a Dog by Rose ImpeyHoudini Dog by Rose ImpeyMore Dog Trouble by Rose ImpeyHolly's Puppies by Rose ImpeyTwo Hoots by Helen Cresswell
Jets (Early Reader Books)
66 books — 1 voter
The Little Mermaid by Hans Christian AndersenBeauty and the Beast by Deborah ApyDisney Princess by Naia Bray-MoffattThe Princess Encyclopedia by D.K. PublishingSleeping Beauty by Mahlon F. Craft
Youth Services Recommendations: Princess Stories
100 books — 1 voter

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