Exciting Book Series for Boys That’ll Turn Them Into Readers

Are you looking for books full of adventure, humor, and life lessons for your young reader? Look no further. These book series for boys are some of the best!

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We are a reading family.

I read before bed, keep books in my bag, and am generally a Huge Fan Of Books.

Having read to the kids from before they could even sit still, they are also book lovers. We went from board books to picture books to short stories and now, for my older kids, we are onto chapter books.

Since I LOVE series and feel they help a child really learn to love reading, I’m always on the lookout.

Awesome chapter book series for boys

Make sure and leave a comment if I’ve left something out.

The Hardy Boys

The Hardy Boys is a book series that has withstood the test of time. Each book involves a mystery and detective work that is sure to captivate young readers. My 9 year old son was all “that’s boring” and then he devoured 20 in like 6 weeks.

VICTORY

With 190 titles in the series, your boy won’t run out of exciting mysteries for a while.

• Series 1 – 10
• Series 11-20
• Series 21-30
• Series 31-40
• Series 41-50

Asterix

These books are like gold in our home. My husband is Australian and read these books growing up. They’re like…. historical comic books.

• The Compete Asterix Box Set
• The Twelve Tasks of Asterix
• Omnibus #1: Collects Asterix the Gaul, Asterix and the Golden Sickle, and Asterix and the Goths
• Omnibus #2: Collects Asterix the Gladiator, Asterix and the Banquet, and Asterix and Cleopatra
• Omnibus 3: Includes Asterix and the Big Fight #7, Asterix in Britain #8, and Asterix and the Normans

A to Z Mysteries

There are so many fun titles in the A to Z Mysteries series! Each book is packed full of adventure… and always a bit of science too.

• The Talking T-Rex
• The School Skeleton
• The Invisible Island
• Detective Camp
• The Empty Envelope
• Operation Orca
• The Absent Author
• A to Z Mysteries (The Complete 26 Book Collection)

The Boxcar Children

The Boxcar Children book series is about four siblings who become orphaned. During this series they face trials and always end up working together to solve mysteries.

It’s really a touching story. Oh, and by the way… there are 160 books in this series. So, you’re reader won’t be running out of material anytime soon.

• The Boxcar Children (Books 1-4)
• The Boxcar Children (Books 5-8)
• The Boxcar Children (Books 9-12)
• The Boxcar Children (Books 13-16)
• The Collector Set (with boxcar bookshelf)

Magic Tree House

Jack and Annie are always off to an adventure through time on their magic tree house. All they need is a book to lead the way.

I personally love how each story is historically correct and involves some sort of life skill that the children learn.

• Dinosaurs Before Dark
• Twister on Tuesday
• Sunset of the Sabertooth
• To the Future, Ben Franklin!
• The Magic Tree House Box Set (Books 1-4)
• The Magic Tree House Box Set (Books 5-8)
• The Magic Tree House Box Set (Books 9-12)
• The Magic Tree House Classic Collection (Books 1-28)

Percy Jackson

In this captivating series about Greek mythology, friendship and kindness are underlining themes. However, the stories can be a bit scary.

There are monsters, magic, and mystical creatures. Overall, I recommend this book for boys who enjoy reading about death-defying adventures.

• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Paperback Boxed Set)
• Percy Jackson and the Olympians (Hardcover Boxed Set)
• The Lightning Thief
• The Sea of Monsters
• The Battle of the Labyrinth
• The Last Olympian
• Percy Jackson Drawstring Backpack

The Imaginary Veterinary Clinic

The Imaginary Veterinary Clinic is a series of six stories based around an abandoned Botton factory- turned into a clinic for imaginary creatures. Ben, the main character of the book finds a baby dragon and end up working as an apprentice for the doctor of the clinic.

These stories are fun and don’t dark or spooky at all. They are perfect for emergent readers who still love pictures here-or-there throughout the pages.

• The Sasquatch Escape (Book 1)
• The Lonely Lake Monster (Book 2)
• The Rain Dragon Rescue (Book 3)
• The Order of the Unicorn (Book 4)
• The Griffin’s Riddle (Book 5)
• The Fairy Swarm (Book 6)

Flat Stanley

When you’re flat like Flat Stanley, you can go anywhere… and he does! He may get himself into a lot of trouble, but he always uses his cunning skills and acts of kindness to rise above.

Flat Stanley is a family oriented series full of exciting journeys, history, and even morals.

• Flat Stanley, His Original Adventure
• Flat Stanley Box Set
• Flat Stanley’s Worldwide Adventure Box Set
• Flat Stanley’s Collection (Books 1-12)
• Stanley’s Christmas Adventure
• Stanley in Space
• Stanley, Flat Again

Geronimo Stilton

It will probably be the most ridiculous thing you have ever read, but it’s ridiculously funny to boys. Geronimo is a mouse who runs a newspaper press in New Mouse City on Mouse Island.

These stories are full of outlandish adventures and impossible situations. Oh, and some of it is gross.

• Geronimo Stilton Four Cheese Box (Books 1-4)
• Geronimo Stilton Box Set (Books 1-10)
• Happy Birthday, Geronimo
• Geronimo Stilton- Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye
• Geronimo Stilton- The Phoenix of Destiny
• The Karate Mouse
• The Super Chef Contest

The Chronicles of Narnia

You may have watched the movie, but nothing beats the thrilling story as told in the original text. I recommend starting with The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe first.

Then, go back and read the origin story and sequels.

• The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Box Set
• The Chronicles of Narnia Illustrated Hardcover
• The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe
• The Chronicles of Narnia Songbook
• The Chronicles of Narnia Coloring Book
• The Chronicles of Narnia (Audio CDs)