Series Books to See You Through the Summer

Our last "Lunch in the Library" for this year featured student reviews of books in series. We had many participants who were excited to talk about their favorite series. Diving into a new book series is a great way to keep reading all summer long. Here are some of the series recommended by our "Lunch in the Library" students:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
The misadventures of Greg Heffley and his friends and family fill Greg's journals in words and pictures. Recommended for grades 3 – 6.

Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne
Jack and Annie share magical time travel adventures in this fabulous fantasy series. Recommended for grades 2 – 5.

Babymouse by Jennifer Holmes
Sassy, fun, and full of imagination, this illustrated novel series features the adventures of loveable Babymouse. Recommended for grades 2 – 5.

Puppy Place by Ellen Miles
Each book in this series for dog lovers spotlights one dog's adventures. Recommended for grades 3 – 5.

Bionicles by C. A. Hapka
Based on Legos characters, 6 heroes fight the forces of evil in this series. Recommended for grades 3 – 6.

Extreme Pets
From piranhas to spiders, you'll learn all you need to know about some very unusual pets. Recommended for grades 2 – 6.

My weird School by Dan Gutman
The students of Ella Mentry School tell about their wild teachers and outrageous adventures. Recommended for grades 2 – 4.

Encyclopedia Brown by Donald Sobol
Kid detective Brown can solve any mystery - can you find the clues that lead to the answers? Recommended for grades 3 – 6.

Dripping Fang by Dan Greenberg
Full of comedy, horror, and adventure, this series follows the Shluffmuffin twins through Dripping Fang Forest. Recommended for grades 3 – 6.

Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan
Percy and his friends battle mythological creatures to save themselves and the world as we know it. Recommended ofr grades 4 – 8.

The Secrets of Droon by Tony Abbott
Eric, Julie, and Neal stumble upon a magical world of sorcerers, strange creatures, and invisible cities at the end of a hidden staircase. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.

Bone by Jeff Smith
Bone and his crazy friends get themselves into dangerous situations in this funny and adventurous illustrated novel series. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.

39 Clues
Clues to a mysterious fortune are scattered around the globe, taking members of the Cahill family on searches of suspense and adventure. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.

Star Wars
Based on the movies, this science fiction galaxy of good and evil holds many adventures for the Jedi knights. Recommended for grades 3 – 6.

Regarding the … by Suzy Klise
Wacky mysteries abound at Geyser Creek School, with letters and memos included for fun reading. Recommended for grades 4 – 6.

Septimus Heap by Angie Sage
For fans of magical fantasy, this world of quirky characters, intriguing spells and bizarre contraptions is sure to please. Recommended for grades 4 – 8.