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The Book Series My Kids Couldn’t Put Down 💜
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items My kids have read a lot of books over the years, but these are the series they genuinely couldn’t put down. Some had them staying up late to finish one more chapter, while others had them immediately asking for the next book in the series. From fanta...
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Harry Potter Series ⚡
Spy school series
Keeper of the Lost Cities ✨
Percy Jackson & the Olympians ⚔️
Dogman series
Harry Potter Series ⚡
This was the series that completely pulled my kids into longer chapter books. Once they started, they couldn’t wait to find out what happened next and were always asking for the next book in the series
This was the book that started it all for my kids. Once they picked it up, they were completely drawn into the story and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next
Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone Book
By the second book, my kids were fully invested in the characters and the world. They loved the mystery and couldn’t wait to keep going with the series
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Book 2)
This was the book where my kids really became obsessed with the series. The twists and new characters kept them talking about it long after they finished
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
My kids flew through this one. The tournament and all the challenges made it one of the most exciting books in the series for them
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (Book 4)
By this point my kids were completely attached to the characters. They couldn’t wait to see what would happen next and were always eager to read one more chapter
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix (Book 5)
This book kept my kids guessing the whole way through. They loved learning more about the characters and couldn’t put it down once they got started
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The perfect ending to a series my kids absolutely loved. They were determined to finish it as quickly as possible because they had to know how everything would end
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (Book 7)
Spy school series
If your kids love adventure, mystery, and action, this series is worth checking out. These were the books that had my kids constantly asking for the next one because they always wanted to know what would happen next.
This book hooked my kids right away. The mix of action, mystery, and humor made it hard for them to put down once they got started
Spy School
My kids were excited to jump right into the next adventure. They loved seeing the story continue and couldn’t wait to find out what happened next
Spy Camp
This was one of those books that had my kids saying “just one more chapter.” The twists kept them completely invested in the story
Evil Spy School
The setting made this one especially fun for my kids. It had the same adventure and humor they loved from the earlier books while keeping the story fresh
Spy Ski School (Spy School)
By this point my kids were completely attached to the characters. They flew through this book because they couldn’t wait to see what happened next
Spy School Secret Service
Keeper of the Lost Cities ✨
This quickly became one of the most talked-about series in our house. The characters, adventure, and cliffhangers kept my kids completely hooked and always asking for the next book
This was the book that introduced my kids to the series, and it didn’t take long for them to get hooked. Once they finished it, they immediately wanted the next book
Keeper of the Lost Cities: Messenger
By the second book, my kids were completely invested in the characters and story. They couldn’t wait to see what would happen next
Exile (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Messenger
This was one of the books that had my kids constantly guessing. The twists and surprises kept them turning pages late into the evening
Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Messenger
The story really starts to build here, and my kids were completely hooked. They talked about the characters and theories long after they finished reading
Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities) Books
This was one of those books my kids flew through because they couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. Every chapter seemed to leave them wanting more
Keeper Of The Lost Cities Lodestar Book
By this point the series had become a favorite. My kids were fully invested in the story and eager to keep going
Nightfall (Keeper of the Lost Cities) Book
The characters felt like old friends by this book. My kids loved seeing the story continue and were always excited to pick it back up
Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities) by Messenger
This was another book that disappeared quickly because my kids couldn’t put it down. They were completely invested in how the story would unfold
Legacy (8) Keeper of the Lost Cities
A fun addition for fans of the series. My kids enjoyed spending even more time with the characters they had grown attached to throughout the books
Unlocked Book 8.5 (Keeper of the Lost Cities)
Percy Jackson & the Olympians ⚔️
This was one of those series that had my kids completely hooked from the beginning. They loved the adventure, humor, and mythology, and every book left them excited to see what would happen next.
This was the book that got my kids interested in the entire series. The adventure starts right away, and they were completely hooked by the characters and the world.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief
My kids couldn’t wait to continue the story after finishing the first book. The action and adventure kept them turning pages and eager to see what happened next.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: Sea of Monsters
This was one of those books that seemed to disappear in a day or two because my kids read it so quickly. They were completely invested in the characters by this point.
The Titan's Curse (Percy Jackson, Book 3)
The story keeps getting bigger, and my kids loved all the twists and challenges throughout this book. It definitely kept them engaged from beginning to end.
The Battle of the Labyrinth (Percy Jackson #4)
A great ending to a series my kids genuinely enjoyed. They couldn’t wait to see how everything would come together and were talking about it long after they finished.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Last Olympian
Dogman series
One of the best series for getting kids excited about reading. Funny, fast-paced, and packed with illustrations that keep even reluctant readers turning pages.
This is the series I recommend most often for kids who don’t love reading. It’s funny, fast-paced, and somehow gets kids asking for ‘just one more chapter.
Dog Man: A Graphic Novel (Dog Man #1)
Once my kids finished the first book, they immediately wanted the next one. The humor and illustrations make these books so easy to fly through.
Dog Man Unleashed: A Graphic Novel #2
This is where a lot of kids become completely hooked on the series. Funny, creative, and full of characters they end up loving
Dog Man: A Tale of Two Kitties (Dog Man #3)