Chapter book recc?

[hermione]

How old is he?

[stephm0188]

Phantom Tollbooth, Finding Serendipity, Sideways Stories from Wayside School all come to mind.

[Noblegirl]

The Mixed Up Files of Mrs. Basil E.Frankweiler
Island of the Blue Dolphins
The One and Only Ivan

[ny96]

Hatchet?

[momof2boys]

I'm not sure how old he is but my kids loved Diary of a wimpy kid books and books by Tom Gates. They are the only books they have repeatedly read from 2nd until 5th grade.

[Pilsy]

This is the first book in a cute series about a girl who works as a food critic for the New York Times (or some fake paper based on the Times): All Four Stars




I think all three books are out now, but I've only read the first two.  

[sju1982]

I loved Hatchet when I was younger, and the Boxcar Kids.

[ny96]

Jul 19, 2016 20:31:17 GMT -5 sju1982 said:

I loved Hatchet when I was younger, and the Boxcar Kids.

Ooh, The Boxcar Children. I had a dump near my cabin as a kid and after reading those books it was my favorite place to go.

[panicked]

Jul 19, 2016 19:35:17 GMT -5 ny96 said:

Hatchet?

And My Side of the Mountain!

[lolo]

Jul 19, 2016 20:53:10 GMT -5 panicked said:

Jul 19, 2016 19:35:17 GMT -5 ny96 said:

Hatchet?

And My Side of the Mountain!

My people!

Also, a wrinkle in time.

[vanillacourage]

Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Captain Underpants, but I'd check with his parents first as he may already have them. 

ETA - don't get Hatchet. Reading level is likely too high for 7 and IMO the subject matter is too intense for a non-parent to buy a kid. 

[auntie]

Jul 20, 2016 6:04:55 GMT -5 vanillacourage said:

Diary of a Wimpy Kid or Captain Underpants, but I'd check with his parents first as he may already have them. 

ETA - don't get Hatchet. Reading level is likely too high for 7 and IMO the subject matter is too intense for a non-parent to buy a kid. 

DS read Hatchet in 4th. Loved it. There's something about that book that appeals to kids on spectrum. There have been a couple of instances over the years where a kid with Aspergers has eloped in a bid to replicate the experience. Not sure if that applies here, swizz, but I would avoid it if that is an issue. 

I hate Captain Underpants, personally. If he's the kind of kid who runs to potty talk, I would avoid. They can be great for reluctant readers.

If he's a strong reader for his age, we liked Holes, Hoot, Frindle, Because of Winn Dixie, Maniac Magee. If he's not, the magic Treehouse Books are easier. If you're traveling, finding one about where you are visiting might appeal. 

This is an interesting list, but he's probably not ready yet-


www.artofmanliness.com/2009/11/15/50-best-books-for-boys-and-young-men/



bookzone.boyslife.org/100-books-for-boys/

[pbandj]

Dragon Masters
www.amazon.com/Rise-Earth-Dragon-Branches-Masters/dp/0545646235

The Tale of Desperaux
www.amazon.com/Tale-Despereaux-Being-Princess-Thread/dp/0763680893/ref=pd_sim_14_1?ie=UTF8&dpID=51BR95DXPZL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL320_SR216%2C320_&psc=1&refRID=EMA0Y6Y391ZD5CSW294V

The Chocolate Touch
www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Touch-Patrick-Skene-Catling/dp/0688161332/ref=pd_sim_14_18?ie=UTF8&dpID=51q-9rbQqFL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_AC_UL160_SR108%2C160_&psc=1&refRID=3049TB1E8XZEKT91MFNJ

[kershnic]

The Indian in the Cupboard books!!

[whitemerlot]

Danny Dragonbreath

[hermione]

Jul 20, 2016 5:39:22 GMT -5 swizz said:

Jul 19, 2016 19:18:20 GMT -5 hermione said:

How old is he?

He's 7

He's already reading books above level then. I'd look at Dragon in the Sock Drawer, How to Train Your Dragon, books from the I Survived series, and/or Sideways Stories from Wayside School.

[countthestars]

I loved Sideways Stories!

[SpartanGirl]

Lots of good suggestions above. I'll add that my 8 year old really enjoys the Matt Christopher books. They're all sports related.

[bluelikejazz]

Chronicles of Narnia
Superfudge

[bexporter]

Captain Awesome
A to Z Mysteries
Magic Tree House

[krisim]

My 6 year old loves this new series: Rider Woofson
www.amazon.com/Case-Missing-Tigers-Rider-Woofson/dp/148145739X/ref=sr_1_4?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1469027628&sr=1-4&keywords=Rider+Woofson