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Funny chapter books to help engage a reluctant 8-year-old reader
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Orp Goes to the Hoop
Suzy Kline
For the child trying a new sport for the first time or feeling nervous about moving from what they know to a brand-new c
Ages 8–12
Too Many Time Machines
Mark Alan Stamaty
For the child who loves sports but needs a boost of confidence on the field, this quirky adventure brings a baseball leg
Ages 7–10
Strange Mr. Satie Composer of the Absurd
M. T. Anderson
For the child who feels like an outsider, this whimsical biography celebrates a man who embraced his own 'weirdness' to
Ages 7–12
Ike's Incredible Ink
Brianne Farley
For the child facing a creative block who needs a little inspiration and a lot of determination to get their big ideas o
Ages 4–8
Dragon Healer
Lucy Coats
For the child who loves helping others or taking care of pets, this mythic adventure explores the responsibility of cari
Ages 7–10
It Came from Beneath the Playground
Kirk Scroggs
When precious vegetables vanish and strange tunnels appear, the Snoop Troop springs into action to uncover the truth. Th
Ages 4–11
The Only Fish in the Sea
Philip C. Stead
For the child who feels deeply about the well-being of every living creature, even the smallest ones, and values the det
Ages 4–8
Jordan Peele
Samantha S. Bell
For the young creative who loves movies and comedy, this biography shows how a kid with a big imagination grew up to bec
Ages 7–11
A Hagfish Called Shirley
Jennifer Allison
For the child who feels like their life is a series of embarrassing mishaps. This silly adventure helps kids laugh off t
Ages 7–10
General Butterfingers
John Reynolds Gardiner
For the child who values fairness and intergenerational bonds. Eleven-year-old Walter rallies three WWII veterans to def
Ages 8–12
Curse in Reverse
Tom Coppinger
For the family facing unexpected changes or bad luck. This folk-style tale shows how life's 'broken' moments can multipl
Ages 4–8
The Case of the Hooking Bull
John R. Erickson
For the child who loves to laugh at high-stakes misunderstandings, this ranch mystery follows a bumbling but loyal dog t
Ages 8–12
Ira Says Goodbye
Bernard Waber
For the child grappling with a best friend moving away, this book gently explores complex feelings when a friend is unex
Ages 4–8
The Horror at Chiller House
R. L. Stine
For the thrill-seeking reader who loves the rush of a scary story and needs a fast-paced escape into a world of spooky p
Ages 8–12
Stella: Circus Star
Meredith Costain
For the child who dreams of the spotlight but needs a gentle reminder that mastering a new skill takes time, practice, a
Ages 6–9
The Meanwhile Adventures
Roddy Doyle
For the child who loves silliness and needs a reminder that even when things go hilariously wrong, family and clever thi
Ages 7–11
Trouble at Alcott School
Dorothy Haas
For the child who loves school but feels their happiness is dimmed by a classmate's unkindness. Help your reader navigat
Ages 7–10
My Side of the Car
Kate Feiffer
For the child who struggles with disappointment when plans change. A sweet story about using your imagination to find th
Ages 4–8
Scaredy Cat
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
For the child who struggles to get along with others, this humorous adventure shows how even natural rivals can find com
Ages 8–12
Sergio Makes a Splash!
Edel Rodriguez
For the child who loves the idea of an activity but feels paralyzed by the actual doing. A gentle, funny look at overcom
Ages 4–8
Gypsy Rizka
Lloyd Alexander
For the child who feels like an outsider, this clever collection of tales celebrates using your wits to navigate a world
Ages 8–12
Worse Things Happen at Sea!
Alan Snow
For the curious child who loves complex worlds and needs a reminder that teamwork and ingenuity can overcome even the mo
Ages 8–12
Frankie's New York Adventure
Frank Lampard
For the young sports fan who loves a fast-paced mystery, this magical adventure proves that helping a friend is the ulti
Ages 5–8
Grandma and the Great Gourd: A Bengali Folktale
Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni
For the child learning that being small or old doesn't mean being helpless. This clever tale celebrates using your wits
Ages 4–8
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