Book series are useful in developing comprehension and fluency skills. By reading a series, students become familiar with characters, the setting, and the general framework of the story with the details of the plot changing from book to book. They will also be motivated to continue reading other books in the series by their desire to find out, “What happens next?” A familiarity or bond may be drawn with relatable characters, making readers more invested in what other events will take place.
Ms. Stella recommends reading the Fudge series by Judy Bloom!
Ms. Bailey recommends reading The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner.
Mrs. Hoban recommends reading The Magnificent Makers series by Theanne Griffith.
Ms. Kennedy recommends reading The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown.
Fudge series by Judy Bloom
In a high rise apartment building in downtown New York lives young Peter Hatcher and his family, which includes sensible Mom, goofball Dad, and worst of all, troublemaker Fudge!
The Boxcar Children series by Gertrude Chandler Warner
Four orphaned children, Henry, Jessie, Violet, and Benny create a home for themselves in an abandoned boxcar in the forest. The children decide to live with the grandfather, who moves the beloved boxcar to his backyard so the children can use it as a playhouse.
The Magnificent Makers series by Theanne Griffith
Two third graders, Violet and Pablo, complete science-based adventures. They are zapped through a magical scientific instrument into an alternate universe, where they complete challenges that test their scientific knowledge.
The Wild Robot series by Peter Brown
Rozzum, unit 7134, a robot who wakes up for the very first time to find that she's alone on a remote, wild island. Roz doesn't know how she got there, or where she came from: she only knows that she wants to stay alive.
Meet Yasmin! Series by Saadia Faruqi
A spirited second-grader who's always on the lookout for those "aha" moments to help her solve life's little problems.
Wedgie and Gizmo Series by Suzanne Selfars
When a bouncy, barky dog and an evil genius guinea pig move into the same house, the laughs are nonstop.
Junie B. Jones Series by Barbara Park
Junie B. Jones is a young girl with a free spirited personality. She tends to be very spunky, sassy, friendly and wild.
Ivy and Bean Series by Annie Barrows
For Ivy and Bean, their differences mean that they have more fun together than they could ever have!
I Survived…Series by Lauren Tarshis
A series telling terrifying and thrilling stories from history, through the eyes of a kid who lived to tell the tales.
Kid Normal Series by Greg James
Starting a new school is always stressful, but Murph suspects his new school is stressful for extremely odd reasons. He realizes his mum has accidentally enrolled him in a Super Hero school for kids with Superpowers: fellow pupils can fly, control the weather, and conjure tiny horses.
Percy Jackson Series by Rick Riordan
Follow the adventures of a young demigod (half mortal, half Greek god) Percy and his friends Annabeth and Grover.
The Chicken Squad Series by Doreen Cronin
No job is too big or small for the shortest, yellowest, fuzziest detectives around: the Chicken Squad. Follow Dirt, Sugar, Poppy, and Sweetie as they piece together the mysteries of their backyard friends while stirring up some trouble too!
Ellie, Engineer Series by Jackson Pearce
Ellie is an engineer. With a tool belt strapped over her favorite skirt, she invents and builds amazing creations in her backyard workshop.
*Recommended by Mrs. Hoban
STAT: Standing Tall and Talented Series by Amr'e Stoudemire
11-year-old Amar'e discovers his innate talent and has to overcome many obstacles to become the success he is today.
The Never Girls Series by Kiki Thorpe
Kate, Mia, Lainey, and Gabby are special girls. They know how to travel to Never Land, and this time Kate is craving an adventure.
Origama Yoda Series by Tom Angleberger
A young boy named Tommy is trying to figure out if his classmate Dwight's origami Yoda puppet is actually real or if it's a hoax that Dwight created.
Alvin Ho Series by Lenore Look
A young Asian American boy who might be intimidated by just about everything at school, but at home, he’s a superhero-in-training, also known as Firecracker Man!
Sherlock Sam Series by A.J. Low
Sam is the Sherlock Holmes of Singapore. He is a detective and mystery loving Chinese Peranakan kid from Singapore who is a little obsessed with food.
Sofia Martinez Series by Jacqueline Jules
Little Sofia Martinez has a big personality and big plans, which makes every day memorable.
Clubhouse Mysteries Series by Sharon Draper
A group of four boys call themselves the "Black Dinosaurs", build a clubhouse, decode secret messages and solve mysteries.
Owl Diaries Series by Rebecca Elliott
A little owl named Eva Wingdale learns a number of valuable — or owl-uable — lessons, from overcoming jealousy and apologizing to friends she's hurt, to learning to ask for help when she needs it.
Track Series by Jason Reynolds
Four kids from wildly different backgrounds with personalities that are explosive when they clash. But they are also four kids chosen for an elite middle school track team — a team that could qualify them for the Junior Olympics if they can get their acts together.
The Adventures of Otto Series by David Milgrim
Otto the robot loves adventure—and he wants to have an adventure with you on Earth.
George Series by Lucy and Stephen Hawking
Two curious twelve year olds, George and Annie have some seriously interesting adventures while learning about physics, time, and the universe.
Ada Lace Series Emily Calandrelli
Eight-year-old Ada Lace uses her love of science and gadgets to help solve problems with her best friend Nin.