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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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The Perilous Journey
Trenton Lee Stewart
For the child who loves cracking codes and working with friends, this intellectual quest follows four gifted kids on a g
Ages 8–12
Winston Churchill and His Great Wars
Alan MacDonald
For the student who finds history books boring, this humorous look at Winston Churchill's life uses cartoons and 'lost d
Ages 8–12
The Amazing Wilmer Dooley
Fowler DeWitt
For the middle schooler navigating the pressure of a big project while trying to find their footing in social hierarchie
Ages 8–12
Geez Louise!
Susan Middleton Elya
For the child feeling intimidated by a playground peer or nervous about a first competition, this story helps build the
Ages 4–8
Those Rebels, John and Tom
Barbara Kerley
For children learning that you don't have to be friends to work together. This witty look at Adams and Jefferson shows h
Ages 7–11
The Rescuers
Margery Sharp
For the child who values sophisticated wit and the power of small beings to do big things. This elegant adventure explor
Ages 8–12
Gulliver's Travels
Jonathan Swift
For the child who feels small in a big world or imagines what it's like to be a giant among friends, this classic advent
Ages 7–10
Arthur Plays the Blues
Marc Brown
For the child feeling overwhelmed by practice or the fear of letting a teacher down after a mistake. Arthur learns to fa
Ages 6–9
I Want to Go Home!
Gordon Korman
For the child who feels like a fish out of water in new environments or is struggling with a case of extreme homesicknes
Ages 8–12
The Dragonslayer's Apprentice
David Calder
For the child who needs to see that even daunting challenges can be tackled with a bit of grit and the right mentor by t
Ages 8–12
Old Tom Goes to Mars
Leigh Hobbs
For the child who loves messy, unpredictable humor and needs to see that even the biggest accidental blunders can turn i
Ages 6–9
Dog Den Mystery
Darrel Odgers, Sally Odgers
For the budding problem solver who loves to figure things out. This quirky dog's eye view of a mystery helps kids unders
Ages 6–9
The Kweeks of Kookatumdee
Bill Peet
For the child learning about fairness, this rhyming adventure explores what happens when one person's greed leaves every
Ages 4–8
A Very Mercy Christmas
Kate DiCamillo
For the child who feels a spark of holiday magic but needs a little help finding their group. Stella gathers a community
Ages 4–8
Right on Track
Terry Deary
For the curious child who loves trains but has a taste for the macabre, this book uncovers the gritty, dangerous, and of
Ages 7–12
Arthur and the World Record
Marc Brown
For the child who loves a big challenge, this story follows Arthur and his friends as they learn that breaking a world r
Ages 6–9
Don Quixote From the Story by Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra
For the child who loves to daydream or finds themselves looking at the world a little differently than everyone else.
Ages 7–11
Sam and Dave Dig a Hole
Mac Barnett
For the child who gets so focused on a goal they miss the wonders right in front of them. A playful lesson in perspectiv
Ages 4–8
Look Out for the Fitzgerald-Trouts
Esta Spalding
For the child who thrives on independence and loves quirky, unusual family bonds. A whimsical look at self-reliance when
Ages 8–12
Connect the Dots
Keith Calabrese
For the curious middle schooler who feels like life is a puzzle they are still figuring out. Join three unlikely friends
Ages 8–12
Christopher Columbus's Great Adventure: The Story of the Discovery of America
Jean Fritz
For the child curious about history's big turning points: a witty, detailed look at the grit and mistakes behind a world
Ages 7–11
I Will Never Get a Star on Mrs. Benson's Blackboard
Jennifer K. Mann
For the child who struggles with traditional school standards like neatness and spelling, but possesses a vibrant, creat
Ages 4–8
Mrs. Pepperpot's Busy Day
Alf Prøysen
For the child who feels small in a big world, this classic story shows how cleverness and grit can turn even the most da
Ages 4–8
Poppy the Pirate Dog
Liz Kessler
For the child who feels brave in their imagination but finds the real world a bit overwhelming, this story follows a pup
Ages 5–8
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