jenn&charles Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Otter has always been a super picky reader. It took FOREVER to get him the least bit interested in chapter books (fiction/novels). He's more of a non-fiction type of kid and he still likes picture books. I'm trying to find the next chapter book hit(s) for him. If anyone has any suggestions, pleeeeeeeeeeease let me know! Here's a list of books he's read to give you kind of an idea of what's worked out and what's been a flop. Heroes of Olympus series by Rick Riordan - HUGE hit Percy Jackson series by Rick Riordan - HUGE hit He's currently reading the Red Pyramid series by Rick Riordan and that's working out too. I'd say Riordan is his fave author so far. He loves his books so much he actually bought the Percy Jackson series with some b-day money (wha? Otter buying books on his own? Yeah, he liked them that much.) Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins- He tolerated the first book (he liked the part about the games) and couldn't get into the 2nd one. Overlander series by Suzanne Collins- He got about 3 chapters into the first book and didn't like it. Left Behind Series for kids - He read through 15 of the books and really liked them up to that point and then got bored with the 16th. Hardy Boys - He read a few of these and liked a couple of them (but not a LOT) and then didn't really like the third one he tried. Swipe by Evan Angler - He really liked this one and didn't like the 2nd book in the series (Sneak). Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - LOVED it and then complained it was too short. ;) Crispin: The End of Time by Avi - Liked it (sorta) - He would have never of considered reading it at all if I hadn't read the first in the series out loud to him first. Ereth's Birthday & Poppy by Avi - Liked them both but had to force himself to read through parts that weren't as interesting. Quake! by Joe Cottonwood - Loved it Hank the Cowdog series - Liked a lot of these The weird thing is he loves a lot of books that I read out loud to him but would hate them if he had to read them himself (historical fiction, etc.). Thanks in advance for any suggestions. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfinlady Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Has he read Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator? It's the sequel to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracy in Ky Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 My Side of the Mountain is a fun one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinder Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ds2, who is a Percy Jackson fan (though he doesn't care for RR's other 2 series) is also a huge Artemis Fowl fan and has enjoyed other books by Eoin Colfer. He is currently into Carl Hiaasen's YA books: Hoot, Flush, Chomp; he has yet to read Scat. He also enjoyed Tangerine by Edward Bloor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Ds2, who is a Percy Jackson fan (though he doesn't care for RR's other 2 series) is also a huge Artemis Fowl fan and has enjoyed other books by Eoin Colfer. He is currently into Carl Hiaasen's YA books: Hoot, Flush, Chomp; he has yet to read Scat. He also enjoyed Tangerine by Edward Bloor. Another vote for Artemis Fowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OrganicAnn Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Mysterious Benedict Society? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Thanks for the recommendations. I'm going to look all of them up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Basher Five-two: The True Story Of F-16 Fighter Pilot Captain Scott O'Grady (my boys LOVE this book!) Mars Diaries series and Robot Wars series, both by Sigmund Brouwer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostSurprise Posted October 26, 2012 Share Posted October 26, 2012 Is he in 8th grade? Is that his reading level? My 8th grader is reading I Am Number Four right now and enjoying it. He and his 12 year old brother also enjoyed the Maze Runner trilogy. I'm reading the first of The Mysterious Benedict Society series and they all (boys 13, 12, and 9) like it. Series of Unfortunate Events Call of the Wild Hatchet The Graveyard Book Coraline The Giver Holes Ender's Game Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit My Side of the Mountain A Wrinkle in Time a book @ King Arthur and his knights Artemis Fowl Bud, not Buddy The Westing Game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenn&charles Posted October 26, 2012 Author Share Posted October 26, 2012 Is he in 8th grade? Is that his reading level? My 8th grader is reading I Am Number Four right now and enjoying it. He and his 12 year old brother also enjoyed the Maze Runner trilogy. I'm reading the first of The Mysterious Benedict Society series and they all (boys 13, 12, and 9) like it. Series of Unfortunate Events Call of the Wild Hatchet The Graveyard Book Coraline The Giver Holes Ender's Game Lord of the Rings/The Hobbit My Side of the Mountain A Wrinkle in Time a book @ King Arthur and his knights Artemis Fowl Bud, not Buddy The Westing Game Oooh I forgot about Ender's Game! That would be perfect for him. Thanks for all the suggestions (everyone)!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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