Chapter Book Boxed Book Sets for Kids Ages 6 to 9

Dragon Kindom of Wrenly by Jordan Quinn
FANTASY
When Cinder’s father crashes, it’s clear that he’s sick from the dreaded “cold curse” so Cinder must ask the king for help. Cinder flies to the castle of the human king and meets a red dragon named Ruskin, the pet of the human king. Cinder, Ruskin, and Groth travel to the fairies in order to get the ingredients to cure the curse. But the witch-dragon is NOT pleased with their success. A fast-paced and excellent story with a hook that will keep you reading the series!

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Princess in Black by Shannon Hale and Dean Hale, illustrated by LeUyen Pham
FANTASY
Amazingly enough in the first book, this princess is able to fight monsters and have a fun birthday party — even though it keeps getting interrupted. These books celebrate girl power with a heroine who can do it all.

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Yasmin! by Saadia Faruqui, illustrated by Hatem Aly
REALISTIC
Yasmin is an exuberant girl who is interested in everything from exploring to building to fashion. This book tells four short stories from Yasmin’s life, all in chapters with lively, full-color illustrations. Her Pakistani American culture is embedded throughout the story such as the foods Yasmin’s family eats like naan or how she calls her father Baba. This is a great choice for children who want easier books.

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Ricky Ricotta’s Mighty Robot by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dan Santat
SCI-FI
An action-packed, engaging new series for young readers. Plus, the illustrations are marvelous. I predict that once your kid reads this first book, he’ll want all the books in this beginning chapter book series.

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Zoey and Sassafras by Asia Citro, illustrated by Marion Lindsay
FANTASY
This is a kid-favorite, wonderful fantasy series that incorporates the scientific method! Zoey learns that like her scientist mother, she can see magical creatures and begins to assist her mother who helps injured creatures. When her mom leaves town, Zoey must listen for the special doorbell in case a magical animal needs her help. With the help of her cutie cat named Sassafras she helps a sick baby dragon. But that’s only the beginning of her magical animal adventures…

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Dragon Masters by Tracey West
FANTASY
Kids adore this wholesome, action-packed, and illustrated series. Each of the kids is paired with an elemental dragon (fire, water, wind, earth) in order to save the kingdom from peril. 

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Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon
REALISTIC
Dory is one of my favorite book characters because her imagination is THE BEST! She has three imaginary friends: one monster friend, one fairy godmother (who is really a gnome-like man), and one bad lady nemesis. This book is totally hilarious and you’ll love the child-like illustrations — it’s a favorite book series for so many 1st grade kids, too. Also, see all the Dory books here.

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The Magic Treehouse by Mary Pope Osborne
HISTORICAL MYSTERY
A must-read easy chapter book series boxed set for boys and girls that combines mystery, history, magic, and adventure. Siblings Jack and Annie travel in their magic tree house through time to solve mysteries. I highly recommend this series and if you get a chance, listen to them on audiobook, they’re narrated by Mary Pope Osborne herself.

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A to Z Mysteries by Rob Roy
MYSTERY
This addictive (and wholesome) chapter book mystery series will keep your kids reading for days. My kids read the books more than once which to me is a sign of excellence! Friends Dink, Josh, and Ruth Rose solve mysteries for every letter of the alphabet. We highly recommend this series, especially for second grade.

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Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey
HUMOR
Bad Guys is a hysterical, VERY popular book. In the first story, Mr. Wolf invites other bad guys to a meeting with hopes they will join him in being good. Lots of drawings and minimal text make this a sure-bet for first and second-grade readers who like irony and humor. (Note: If you don’t like potty humor, this is not the book for you.)

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Unicorn Academy by Julie Sykes
Well-written and charming, this unicorn book series is sure to entrance many young readers. In this story, Sophia arrives at Unicorn Academy and is paired with the lovely Rainbow. But, she feels guilty for making a new friend and leaving her best pony, Clover, back at home. On top of that, the unicorns’ magic is wonky because the lake is being poisoned. When someone accuses Sophia of doing the poisoning, she and her new friends investigate to find the true culprit.

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Who Would Win? by Jerry Pallotta
NONFICTION
Kids can’t get enough of the Who Would Win? books that pit two animals against each other. First, you’ll learn facts about one animal, then you’ll learn about the other, and compare the two as you learn about each. Finally, read what happens when these two creatures face-off.  Can you predict who will win?

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Dog Man by Dav Pinkey
GRAPHIC NOVEL / HUMOR
Weird. Quirky. Funny. I think all three describe this new graphic novel from the creator of Captain Underpants. In the first story, a police officer and a dog are joined together — the top from the dog, the bottom from the officer to make: Dog Man. Dog Man solves crimes and has adventures, the likes of which will entertain readers for hours.

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Bad Kitty by Nick Bruel
HUMOR
In a word: hilarious. Kids think Bad Kitty is very naughty but, oh so funny. These chapter books are addictive to read and fun to reread. Plus, they’re illustrated with only minimal text on every page. What are they about? Bad Kitty –a cat with an attitude — and all her misadventures.

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Mercy Watson to the Rescue by Kate DiCamillo
HUMOR
Mercy, a pig, lives with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. They feed her buttered toast and take her for drives in their convertible. One night, Mercy gets scared and decides to sleep with Mr. and Mrs. Watson. Can you imagine what happens next? Hilarious and quirky, this is a fun series filled with many amazing adventures.

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Amelia Bedelia by Herman Parish, illustrated by Lynne Avril
HUMOR
I’ve been enjoying these updated Amelia chapter books by the original author’s son. Her adventures are kid-friendly and relatable like getting a new bike, earning money for a dog, going on a road trip, and more.

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I Survived by Lauren Tarshis
HISTORICAL FICTION / ADVENTURE
Wow — these are excellent, fast-paced adventures set during significant historical events. Your kids will zip through the adventures while learning about history. The books are always about a young person trying to survive the book’s historically important, life-changing events such as Pompeii, the Titanic, Pearl Harbor, or the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Eerie Elementary by Jack Chabert, illustrated by Sam Ricks
ADVENTURE
Sam isn’t thrilled about becoming a hall monitor. Especially when he discovers that the school is ALIVE and trying to harm the students. Sam has quite a wild adventure trying to save the students from the school. I think kids who like sort of scary things (it’s not too bad) will enjoy this book.

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Ivy and Bean by Annie Barrows, illustrated by Sophie Blackall
HUMOR
Get ready to laugh along with these charming young friends who won’t stop until they find the best way to solve their perplexing troubles, no matter how many ideas they must try.

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Anna Hibiscus! by Atinuke
REALISTIC / AFRICAN CULTURE
Reading this book transports one into the lively, family-filled world of amazing Anna who lives in Africa. Written in a series of vignettes, we read how Anna keeps getting into trouble for her twin little brother’s mischief, about her beloved grandfather’s passing, and how Anna helps everyone remember her grandfather. It’s a lovely book filled with charm, personality, and a strong sense of place.

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The Critter Club series by Callie Barkley, illustrated by Martha Riti
REALISTIC / ANIMALS
The girls in the Critter Club love animals and want to help them any way they can. Sweet fiction books for 2nd graders will interest kids who love animals and mysteries!

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The Last Firehawk by Katrina Charman, illustrated by Jeremy Norton
FANTASY
Tag is in training to become an Owl of Valor. One day while playing tag with his squirrel friend, Skyla, he finds a golden egg who hatches into a Firehawk, the last one alive. Tag and friends must keep the Firehawk, Blaze, safe. Then they’ll quest to find the magical stone that may save their land from the Vulture and his army of tiger bats. This easy chapter book introduces kids to epic fantasy stories about good vs. evil.

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