Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 I've finally found a book that my two reluctant readers will devour--Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Now I know some people don't like these books because they can be sort of rude, but I'm ok with them. :) (They are pretty darn funny.) I need some recommendations on where to go from here. One son is 5th grade and the other is 2nd. They both read fairly well, they just haven't fallen in love with it. TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faithr Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Have they read the Wayside School books by Louis Sachar? They are hysterical! Also, my kids enjoyed the Bunnicula and Encyclopedia Brown books when they were in their 'just getting to like reading' phase. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Have they read the Wayside School books by Louis Sachar? They are hysterical! Also, my kids enjoyed the Bunnicula and Encyclopedia Brown books when they were in their 'just getting to like reading' phase. Thanks! I'll check them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jen3kids Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Dragonbreath Series by Ursula Vernon Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey Ricky Ricotta by Dav Pilkey Neil Flambe by Kevin Sylvester The Bunnicula Books are great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dm379 Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The older one might like Spiderwick Chronicles but it might be a little hard for the 2nd grader. Geramino Stilton is another good one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momto2Cs Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (series) Nathaniel Fludd: Beastologist (series) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLDebbie Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 In addition to the ones mentioned try Big Nate, Bad Kitty, and George Brown Class Clown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 :bigear: My kids have re-read all 7 of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books several times. I'm going to check out some of these other ones, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bug's Mom Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 The Aldo Zelnick series. (There are 7 out so far) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down_the_Rabbit_Hole Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Dd introduced us to The Diary of a Whimpy Kid and we are all hooked (even watched the movies). Dd also has read Bad Kitty and Geronimo Stilton. I will be watching this thread for more ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 The older one might like Spiderwick Chronicles but it might be a little hard for the 2nd grader. Geramino Stilton is another good one. I don't know if I could ever get him to read those! He watched the movie and for months afterwards referred to it as "that horrible movie." I think he slept in our bed for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oak Knoll Mom Posted February 2, 2013 Author Share Posted February 2, 2013 Thanks for all the recommendations. I've added a bunch of them to my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toawh Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Tintin comics are really popular here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth rose Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 My 7 yr old boy is into magic Tree House Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yperalta Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeghanL Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 My son who *loves* Diary of a Wimpy Kid also like Dan Gutman books. He writes The Genius Files as well as the weird school books...Miss Daisy is Crazy, Mr Klutz is Nuts, Miss Holly is Jolly etc. Another book he just got into is Lemony Snicket Who Could That Be at This Hour? The best way to describe that mystery book is to think of a "what's wrong with this picture" from highlights but in written form. It's a really awesome book! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jeke Posted February 3, 2013 Share Posted February 3, 2013 The Strange Case of Origami Yoda (series) Definitely seconding this, or anything else by Tom Angleberger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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