Books for Boys

by Jennifer Fink
(Wisconsin)

Some series of books for boys we've enjoyed:

*The Harry Potter series. I'm currently reading these aloud to the boys -- and let me tell you, it takes a LONG time to read a book that's over 600 pages! The good news is that I'm a huge Harry fan myself (yes, I was one of the crazy people who pre-ordered the last book and then stayed up for hours reading it), so reading these to the boys is a treat to myself as well.

*The Fudge books, by Judy Blume. I was introduced to Fudge Hatcher in the 4th grade; my teacher, Mrs. Simon, made a habit of reading aloud to us. (That may be part of the reason I loved her so much.) Check them out: Superfudge, Double Fudge, and of course, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.

*Junie B. Jones books. I know a lot of parents aren't crazy about Junie B. They don't like the way she talks and think she sets a bad example for their children. But I just find Junie B. fun. These books are simply FUN to read aloud, and even though Junie B. is a girl, she's spunky enough to appeal to most boy readers.

*Magic Tree House books. Jack and Annie, a brother and sister pair, travel to all kinds of different lands and times in these adventurous books. A great way to sneak in a little learning!

(Be sure to check out the website for a lot of fun learning activities.)

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Reply by Diane:

Thank you, Jennifer! Great suggestions, had forgotten about Judy Blume. We have quite a collection saved and will get them out for the grandkiddos!

(Jennifer's blog really does have some good boy advice, like "14 Ways to Tell Your Son I Love You".)