For the Fantasy Fans:
* The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black: A series about three siblings who discover a magical world hidden in plain sight.
* Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan: A series about a modern-day demigod who discovers his true heritage and goes on epic adventures in the world of Greek mythology.
* The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis: A classic series about children who discover a magical world through a wardrobe.
* The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan: A series about a young boy who becomes an apprentice to a ranger, learning skills of survival and fighting.
* The Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi: A graphic novel series about a boy who finds a magical amulet and sets out to save his sister.
For the Sci-Fi Lovers:
* The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: A dystopian novel about a young girl who volunteers to fight in a televised battle to the death.
* The Giver by Lois Lowry: A novel about a boy who discovers the truth about his seemingly perfect society.
* The Martian by Andy Weir: A suspenseful novel about an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight to survive.
* The Lost Colony of Mars by John Christopher: A classic sci-fi novel about children stranded on a remote Mars colony.
* The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau: A novel about two teenagers who discover a secret that could save their dying underground city.
For the Historical Adventure Seekers:
* The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne: A heartbreaking novel about a young boy who befriends a Jewish boy on the other side of a barbed wire fence during World War II.
* Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor: A powerful novel about a black family living in the American South during the Jim Crow era.
* The Watsons Go to Birmingham - 1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis: A humorous and poignant novel about a family's road trip to Birmingham, Alabama, during the Civil Rights Movement.
* Number the Stars by Lois Lowry: A touching novel about a young girl who helps her best friend escape from Nazi-occupied Denmark during World War II.
* The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A powerful and moving novel narrated by Death about a young girl who steals books during the Holocaust.
Other Great Choices:
* The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: A classic tale about a hobbit who sets out on a quest to reclaim a treasure stolen by a dragon.
* Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson: A classic adventure story about a young boy who joins a group of pirates searching for buried treasure.
* The Adventures of Tom Sawyer by Mark Twain: A humorous novel about a mischievous boy growing up in the American South.
* Hatchet by Gary Paulsen: A survival story about a boy who crashes in the Canadian wilderness and must learn to fend for himself.
Remember to check out reviews and book recommendations from your local library or school librarian to help narrow down the perfect choice for your child. Enjoy the adventure!