Remember about six months ago when I published a list of my kids’ favorite series? They have read even more books since then, and I thought it was worth putting together another list of series since so many of you found the other list helpful before. Read on for more book series for kids 6 to 8.
Dragon Masters by Tracey West and Graham Howells. Both my son and my daughter raced through this series and could not stop talking about it. Even better, their friend came to play one day and brought one of the books with her to make sure they knew about it! In this series, kids are trained to become dragon masters in the kingdom, and they have to discover the dragons’ magical powers. I’m excited to get book 22 from the library in April.
Itty Bitty Princess Kitty by Melody Mews and Ellen Stubbings. CLEARLY the author uses a pseudonym, but it actually just makes these books even more adorable. The first one was released right before the world shut down in March 2020, and I will always have a soft spot in my heart for this series because it got my kids through a rough patch of isolation. My daughter even drew a picture of Itty that I will cherish forever. If your kids like cats and princesses, they will love this series.
Cupcake Diaries by Coco Simon. My daughter is still reading this series (she’s on book 20) and loving it. Four friends — Katie, Mia, Emma, and Alexis — form the Cupcake Club and alternate between telling the stories in each book. I love that they help kids navigate elementary school and the transition to middle school. They also include recipes at the back to encourage your kids to bake.
The Haunted Library by Dori Hillestad Butler and Aurore Damant. If your kids like solving mysteries, they’ll love this cute series from King and Kayla series author Dori Hillestad Butler. A girl named Claire lives above the town library and can see ghosts when others can’t. She meets a ghost boy, Kaz, and has different adventures with him in this 10-book series.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney. I’m sure you’ve seen this series before because the books are EVERYWHERE and there are multiple movies. I remember reading the first book years ago because I wanted to see what the hype was about. Then I brought one home and my son became obsessed and flew through them. I also know he loves a series if he asks if we can “keep it” (meaning buy the books for our house). We now own all the books about Greg and his friend Rowley, and they really do live up to the hype. Who doesn’t remember all the weirdness of middle school and challenges of making friends? If your child likes these, he or she will also love the Diary of an Awesome Friendly Kid series. The Halloween book made me laugh out loud.
Dragon Girls by Maddy Mara. For some reason, dragons are prominent in a lot of chapter book series? I’m not complaining, though, because my kids love them. My daughter kept asking for more books (sadly, there are only six so far) so she could read about the girls who turn into dragons and protect the forest. They have really pretty, engaging covers and are quick reads.
The 13-Story Treehouse by Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton. I discovered this series hunting for something my son would read after he finished Diary of a Wimpy Kid. It’s written in a similar graphic novel format, but this one focuses on two friends who live in a 13-story treehouse and trying to write a book. Of course, the treehouse levels, including a man-eating shark tank and killer mermaids, keep distracting them. My daughter read one and wasn’t interested, but my son flew through these faster than Diary of a Wimpy Kid.
Snow Sisters by Astrid Foss and Monique Dong. Every Frozen-loving kid will adore this series about triplet sisters who protect their kingdom from the evil Shadow Witch. My daughter loves to tell me about their pet polar bear that can conveniently change size into a full-grown bear or a cub depending on the situation.
My Weird School by Dan Gutman and Jim Paillot. These books are short and easy to read, perfect for kids who have a hard time sitting still. Each book has a different rhyming title featuring a teacher at the school (like Miss Daisy is Crazy). My kids have told me they are really funny. I appreciate that the books also help kids enjoy learning and show them that teachers are awesome. Once your kids finish this series, they can read the My Weird School Daze and My Weirder-est School series, too. I love when there are a bunch of books in a series. It takes some pressure off me to find the next book my kids will like.
Meet Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqi and Hatem Aly. This series about a Pakistani-American girl absolutely blew me away, and my daughter loved it! It’s a great way to introduce your kids to Islam, as the books don’t shy away from culture or religion. Urdu words are mixed in, and the books are about problem-solving and strong female heroines.
Timmy Failure by Stephan Pastis. After my son finished reading the last Diary of a Wimpy Kid book, it took a while for me to convince him there are other similar books that are just as funny. He reluctantly read the first book in this series and then told me he LOVES it. He’s now on book five. This series follows Timmy, who is the “greatest detective” in town and also has a pet polar bear named Total. My son read a chapter of book five out loud to me, and I couldn’t stop laughing. These are great fun.
Diary of an Ice Princess by Christina Soontornvat. My daughter has flown through this series about a girl who lives in a palace in the clouds and can control the weather. She also gets SO excited that the illustrations have the same color throughout (pink, green, purple, blue) and aren’t just black-and-white. I also love seeing princesses of color and supporting the author, who wrote an amazing nonfiction book about the 13 Thai soccer players trapped in a cave.
So! Have I included any of your favorites? What are your kids or students reading right now?
