The boy reader is a different type of reader. Here is a list of books that will appeal to boys in grades 2-5th. It is just as important to transform boys into lifelong readers just like girls. And sometimes getting a boy to sit down and read a great book can be challenging. Here is a list of books about all sorts of boys, the athletic boys, the nerdy boys, the superhero boys, boys who want to be spies, and boys who just want to have fun, lots of icky, gooey, sticky fun. Check them out! Many of these books are the first in a series. And some authors like Dan Guttman and Jon Scieszka, have a plethora of books to check out. The list is in alphabetical order by author. Enjoy!
Game Day by Tiki and Ronde Barber
Teammates by Tiki and Ronde Barber
By My Brother’s Side by Tiki and Ronde Barber
Kickoff by Miki Barber
Beast Quest by Adam Blade
Flat Stanley by Jeff Brown
The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi
Andrew Lost by J.C. Greenburg
My Weird School By Dan Guttman (Anything by this author)
Secret Agent Jack Stalwart: Book 1 by Elizabeth Hunt
Alvin Ho: Allergic to Girls, School and other Scary Things by Lenore Look
Max Disaster #1 Alien Eraser to the Rescue by Marissa Moss
Stink by Megan McDonald
Hot Dog and Bob Adventures by Bob Rovetch
Calvin Coconut: Trouble Magnet by Graham Salisbury
Time Warp Trio by Jon Scieszka
Wiley and Grandpa’s Creature Features by Kirk Scroggs
The Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snicket
Adam Sharp: The Spy who Barked by George Stanley
Melvin Beederman Superhero by Greg Trine
Shredderman: Secret Identity by Wendy Van Draanen
Oogie Cooder by Sarah Weeks
One of the great authors who writes for boys is Jon Scieszka. Check out his fabulous boy site called guys read at http://www.guysread.com.
