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FOR BOYS ages 8 - 11

The Legend of Spud Murphy  by Eoin Colfer
When their mother starts dropping them off at the library, 9-year-old William and his brother dread boredom and the overbearing librarian, but they are surprised at how things turn out.

Geronimo Stilton series  by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton is a mouse with the heart of a lion, who likes to write (and live) adventure stories.

My Weird School series  by Dan Gutman
Wacky tales from a mixed-up school where the teachers are worse than weird -- they're crazy!

Time Warp Trio series  by Jon Scieszka
Three boys travel the world -- and through time -- thanks to a magic book that plunges them into adventures both dangerous and absurd.

The Werewolf Club series  by Daniel J. Pinkwater
Fourth-grader Norman Gnormal, who behaves a lot like a dog, finds his first real friends when the principal signs him up for the Werewolf Club at school

Lawn Boy  by Gary Paulsen
Things get out of hand for a twelve-year-old boy when a neighbor convinces him to expand his summer lawn mowing business.

Snarf Attack, Underfoodle, and the Secret of Life: The Riot Brothers Tell All  by M. Amato
Narrated by fifth-grader Wilbur and featuring his third-grade brother, Orville, this hilarious story follows the antics of two boys with overactive imaginations.

Cowboy Boy  by James Proimos
Ricky Smootz is very afraid of everything, especially Keanu Dungston, the bully who terrorizes their middle school, but with advice from his grandmother Ricky transforms himself into Cowboy Boy and stands up to Keanu and his henchmen.

The Day My Buttt Went Psycho  by Andy Griffiths
Zack Freeman tells his story of a brave young boy and his crazy runaway butt.

The Hank Zipster series  by Henry Winkler
In the first book, Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.

How to Train a Dragon   by Cressida Cowell
Chronicles the misadventures of Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III as he tries to pass the initiation test of his Viking clan, the Tribe of the Hairy Hooligans, by catching and training a dragon.

FOR GIRLS ages 8 - 11

Amelia’s 6th-grade Notebook  by Marissa Moss
Problems arise for Amelia when she starts sixth grade at the same middle school where her older sister Cleo is an eighth-grader, and she gets the school's meanest teacher for three of her classes.

My Weird School series  by Dan Gutman
Wacky tales from a mixed-up school where the teachers are worse than weird -- they're crazy!

Franny K. Stein series  by Jim Benton
In the first book, Franny K. Stein is a mad scientist who prefers all things spooky and creepy, but when she has trouble making friends at her new school she experiments with fitting in--which works until a monster erupts from the trashcan.

Geronimo Stilton series  by Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton is a mouse with the heart of a lion, who likes to write (and live) adventure stories.

Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel  by Ruth McNally Barshaw
Eleven-year-old Ellie McDoodle illustrates her sketchbook with chronicles of her adventures and mishaps while camping with her cousins, aunt, and uncle.

Dear Dumb Diary series  by Jim Benton
In her diary, middle school student Jamie Kelly describes her life at home and at school, including her attempts to triumph over her nemesis, the beautiful and popular Angeline.

Middle School is Worse Than Meatloaf   by Jennifer Holm
The first year of middle school can be exciting or scary – just ask Ginny.

Dilly’s Summer Camp Diary   by Cynthia Lewis
The diary of a frog-loving girl's first summer camp experience, from the rocky beginnings to the final, fun-filled days.