There are so many chapter books available to our kids. I’ve done some research for you to find the best chapter books for school aged kids. This list encompasses books for boys and girls. Some are an easier reading level and others are a bit more challenging. This list will fit all your kids reading needs.
I have searched high and low and talked to many different moms/friends. This is the list that all of us came up with for you. I love that my kids are getting old enough to find themselves lost in a good book. There’s nothing like cuddling up on a cloudy day with a good book and a blanket….. and maybe some hot chocolate.
Chapter Books for School Aged Kids
I have separated these books in categories making it easier for you to find books, but that does NOT mean that only boys or girls can read the books in the categories. I’m trying to make this easy for you to find your perfect books for your kids.
Chapter Books for Girls
- Ivy & Bean by Annie Barrows
- The Princess in Black by Shannon Hale
- Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
- Rainbow Magic by Daisy Meadows
- Matilda by Ronald Dahl
- The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- American Girl Series by Valerie Tripp
- Island of the Blue Dolphin by Scott O’Dell
- A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett
- Mary Poppins by Dr. P.L. Travers
- Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
- Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
- Owl Diaries by Rebecca Elliott
- Rapunzel and the Lost Lagoon by Leila Howland
- Rainbow Fairies by Daisy Meadows
- Weather Fairies by Daisy Meadows
- Pet Fairies by Daisy Meadows
- Ocean Fairies by Daisy Meadows
- Sports Fairies by Daisy Meadows
- Pony Pals by Jeanne Bentancourt
Chapter Books for Boys
- Jedi Academy by Jeffrey Brown
- Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
- Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks
- Wonder by R.J. Palacio
- Percy Jackson by Rick Riordan
- The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
- Nate the Great by Marjorie Weinman Sharmat
- Holes by Loius Sacher
- Space Case by Stuart Gibbs
- The Knights of the Kitchen Table by Jon Scieszka
- Swindle by Gordon Kormon
- The Hardy Boys Secret Files Series by Franklin W. Dixon
- Michael Vey by Richard Paul Evans
- Maze Runner by James Dashner
- Beast Quest by Adam Blade
- Encyclopedia Brown by Donald J Sobol
- Marvin Redpost by Louis Sachar
Chapter Books for Both Boys/Girls
- Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
- The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
- James and the Giant Peach by Ronald Dahl
- Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
- Stuart Little by E.B. White
- The BFG by Ronald Dahl
- A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
- A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
- Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
- The Littles by John Peterson
- Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
- Judy Blume by Judy Blume
- Winter of the Ice Wizard by Mary Pope Osborne
- A to Z Mysteries by Ron Roy
- Cam Jensen by David A. Alder
- Geronimo Stilton by Geronimo Stilton
- Pee Wee Scouts by Judy Delton
- Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott
Books are a great getaway from everyday life and you can pretend you are part of the story. Reading expands kids mental capabilities because it gives them an opportunity to read and understand stories. This helps them visualize it in their minds by using their imagination.
If you have any more great books suggestions please comment below, I would love to hear your ideas.
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