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Books Boys Love
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items My boys are currently 9 and 12. Here are some books they have loved over the years, either for read alouds or for personal reading.
When I tell you just buy the whole set, just do it! We bought just the first book and then went back for the set! These books appeal to boys desire to be heroes and their love of adventure and fighting back against evil! I loved the sibling dynami...
The Wingfeather Saga: Books
We read this aloud as we worked through the Mensa K-3 reading list a few years ago, and we all loved this one. A tiny character can have a big impact!
The Cricket in Times Square (Chester Cricket 1)
Another book that appeals to boys! My boys both love the idea of going to live off the land, having to survive on your own. This one inspired a huge love of birds of prey in my oldest, who wants to learn falconry.
My Side of the Mountain Trilogy Set
We are big HP fans at our house. I grew up with Harry Potter and I have loved sharing these stories with my kids. It’s a modern classic, a timeless story of good overcoming evil (even at great personal cost) wrapped up in a fantastical word of magi...
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
My oldest son is a huge fan of Jules Verne, and he also loves a “fancy” book, so the clothbound cover of this one really appeals to him!
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea - Penguin Clothbound
My oldest son has thoroughly enjoyed the Narnia series, because he loves the magical adventure, and he picked up the allegory very quickly. The characters have flaws that must be overcome throughout the story.
Chronicles of Narnia 7 Book Box Set
My boys have both enjoyed Green Ember. Again, the adventure is hard to resist! It draws you into the world quickly and gets you invested in the characters.
Green Ember Series: Books
This is one that I was surprised that my boys liked so much! I think the appeal is in the idea of surviving out on your own, having to provide and protect, and going somewhere brand new. It’s an adventure! They, of course, especially loved Farmer ...
Little House Complete 9-Book Box Set: Books 1 to 9
Another great series! Although there is only one brother in this 5 sibling family, there are plenty of boy characters! As a parent, I loved the sibling dynamics in these books and the way the family is so engaged with their community. This was the...
The Vanderbeekers (7 book series) Kindle Edition
I still remember reading this for the first time, and my boys both liked it too! Many people do not realize this is actually the first book in a series, and my oldest son has read them all! The adventure/survival theme is strong in this book.
Hatchet: 9781416936473: Paulsen, Gary: Books
Written by the same author as Hatchet, this book has a very different feel. This book focuses on an entrepreneurial boy who builds his fortune from the ground up!
Lawn Boy: Paulsen, Gary
We all adored this book! To me, the ending could not have been better for this story. This book got my kids on a huge Andrew Clements kick.
Frindle by Andrew Clements, Brian Selznick
This book is so sweet, and I love the unlikely friendship between Charlotte and Wilbur. My boys loved this one as a read aloud.
Charlotte's Web: A Newbery Honor Award Winner
This story is such a whimsical premise. Did something go missing in your house? The Borrowers have taken it! My son enjoyed this as a bedtime story.
The Borrowers
Another read aloud loved by all! This was a great story about a family of mice who meet some very smart rats who are wanting to build a community of their own.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
My boys enjoyed this story. Despereaux is a lovable main character. A hero can come in any size!
The Tale of Despereaux: Story of a Mouse
My oldest son really enjoyed this book about siblings who run away to the Metropolitan Museum of Art and find a mystery to solve.
From the Mixed-up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
This is such a fun story about a man, a hot air balloon, and an island with a big secret! It’s a fairly short read and moves quickly.
The Twenty-One Balloons (Puffin Modern Classics)
We all love this story. It is a captivating story that makes you really consider if you could live forever, would you actually want to?
Tuck Everlasting: Babbitt, Natalie
My youngest son loved this story, and was quite surprised how different the original is from its numerous film and play adaptations.
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz: Baum, L. Frank
This book ranks among my youngest son’s all time favorites. He says it will absolutely break your heart and yet you should still read it!
Old Yeller (HarperClassics) - Books