Skip to content
wonderlit
Books
Discover
Life Moments
Themes
Interests
Ages
Articles
Feedback
Send Feedback
Bug
Suggestion
Book Data Issue
Other
Send Feedback
Search Books – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
Search
All
Board Books
Picture Books
Early Readers
Chapter Books
Middle Grade
Young Adult
Funny chapter books to engage an 8-year-old who is a reluctant reader
— 925 books
Not quite right? Ask our librarian
Amanda Joins the Circus
Avi
For the child who feels restless and longs for a more exciting life, this story follows Amanda's quest for independence
Ages 8–12
Renegade Magic
Stephanie Burgis
For the child who bristles at restrictive rules, Kat's journey through Regency England proves that staying true to yours
Ages 8–12
Killer Underwear Invasion!: How to Spot Fake News, Disinformation & Conspiracy Theories
Elise Gravel
For the child who asks if everything they see online is true, this silly guide empowers them to spot digital tricks and
Ages 8–12
The Mintyglo Kid
Gillian Cross
For the child navigating the highs and lows of unexpected attention, this hilarious story explores what happens when a m
Ages 7–10
Grow Up, Tahlia Wilkins!
Karina Evans
For the child feeling nervous about their body changing or facing the social pressure of a first period right before a b
Ages 8–12
The Pig Who Saved the World
Paul Shipton
For the child who feels like they are stuck in a role they didn't choose and is searching for where they truly belong.
Ages 8–12
Alcatraz vs. the Shattered Lens
Brandon Sanderson
For the child who feels like their quirks or mistakes are burdens, this hilariously meta adventure proves that our great
Ages 8–12
Who Is Jeff Kinney?
Patrick Kinney
For the child who loves drawing or Diary of a Wimpy Kid, this biography shows how rejection and unique ideas lead to mas
Ages 8–12
Don't Trust the Cat
Kristen Tracy
For the child who struggles to find their voice or feels pushed around by friends, this hilarious body-swap adventure ex
Ages 8–12
Young Santa
Dan Greenburg
For the child who loves to ask how things began, this funny origin story reimagines Santa Claus as a young boy discoveri
Ages 7–10
Boy or Beast
Bob Balaban
For the child navigating the social awkwardness of middle school and wishing they could transform into someone, or somet
Ages 8–12
The Friendship Matchmaker
Randa Abdel-Fattah
For the child navigating the complex social hierarchies of middle school or trying to find where they truly belong beyon
Ages 8–12
Lena, the Sea, and Me
Maria Parr
For the child navigating the shift from childhood play to the complicated emotions of being twelve, including friendship
Ages 8–12
Every Thing on It
Shel Silverstein
For the child who loves to wonder about the 'what-ifs' and 'why-nots' of the world. This collection of silly, surreal po
Ages 6–12
Elliot and the Goblin War
Jennifer A. Nielsen
For the child who feels overlooked or ordinary, this high-energy tale proves that even the most unexpected person can le
Ages 8–12
Pippi Goes Aboard
Astrid Lindgren
For the child who dances to their own beat and needs to know that being different is a superpower, not a problem to be s
Ages 7–10
Lights Up the Sky
Seymour Simon
For the curious child who loves to spot mistakes and ask 'why,' these science-themed mysteries turn readers into detecti
Ages 7–11
Happy Kid!
Gail Gauthier
For the middle-schooler navigating social cliques and high parental expectations, this story offers a humorous look at f
Ages 8–12
Ling & Ting: Twice as Silly
Grace Lin
Identical twins Ling and Ting love to be silly, tell jokes, and share laughs. This early reader chapter book follows the
Ages 4–11
True to Your Selfie
Megan McCafferty
For the middle schooler feeling the pressure to curate a perfect online life while navigating changing friendships and t
Ages 8–12
The Importance of Being Gordo
Disney Book Group
For the child balancing new responsibilities and personal identity as they grow up, this story explores friendship and t
Ages 8–12
Lizzie Goes Wild!
Kirsten Larsen
For the child feeling the pressure to fit in or change who they are to seem cool. Lizzie learns that being yourself is b
Ages 8–12
Weird
David Borgenicht, Justin Heimberg
For the child who loves the 'what-if' and the weird, this humorous guide offers tongue-in-cheek survival tips for monste
Ages 8–13
Charlie Joe Jackson's Guide to Summer Vacation
Tommy Greenwald
For the child who would rather do anything but open a book, this hilarious camp adventure celebrates the cleverness of k
Ages 8–12
1
...
31
32
33
34
35
...
39