Category Kid’s Books So Good They Couldn’t Stop At One

Dog at the Door Animal Ark Series Ages 7-10 One night, Mandy finds a distressed golden retriever tied up outside Animal Ark — with no sign of her owner. The dog is expecting puppies, and it doesn’t look like there’s…

Matched Series (Books 1-3) Ally Condie Ages 11+ In the Society, Officials decide. Who you love. Where you work. When you die. Cassia has always trusted the Society’s choices. And when her best friend appears on the Matching screen, she…

Clementine Series (Books 1-4) Sara Pennypacker Ages 6-8 The best-selling series about an unforgettable third grade girl named Clementine. Sara Pennypacker’s character, with her unique perspective on school, friends, and family, has been compared to Beverly Clearly’s Ramona. Caldecott Honoree…

The Babysitter’s Club Series Ann M. Martin Ages 8-12 Kristy Thomas thinks the Baby-sitters Club is a great idea. She and her friends — Claudia, Stacey, and Mary Anne — are ready for anything. Whether it’s babysitting a rambunctious toddler,…

Frightful’s Mountain (Book 3 of 3) Jean Craighead George Ages 9-11 Sam Gribley has been told that it is illegal to harbor an endangered bird, so when his beloved falcon, Frightful, comes home, he has to let her go. But…

On the Far Side of the Mountain (Book 2 of 3) Jean Craighead George Ages 8-13 Two years ago, Sam ran away from New York City to live in the Catskill Mountains. Now his younger sister Alice has joined him…

My Side of the Mountain (Book 1 of 3) Jean Craighead George Ages 8+  Sam Gribley is terribly unhappy living in New York City with his family, so he runs away to the Catskill Mountains to live in the woods—all…

Gorillas in our Midst Richard Fairgray & Terry Jones Ages 3-6 Gorillas can be hard to spot, because they are masters of disguise and really good at hiding. Gorillas often have jobs where they get to wear masks—that’s why so…

Goosebumps Series (1-67) R.L. Stine Ages 7-10 Discover the original bone-chilling adventures that made Goosebumps one of the bestselling children’s book series of all time! Have you got Goosebumps yet? If not, you soon will! This creep collection will thrill…

Charlie Bone Series Jenny Nimmo Mystery Ages 8+ A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking.The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his…