Erin's Book'd Lists

Summer Series

Created by Erin - Updated on June 15^th 2023

While we enjoy our summer fun, I plan to keep my boys reading, and book series help me do just that. Here are a few, some we've started, some are on the list to be read next, but all should be fun with a dash of humor.

The dragonsitter

Lacey, Josh, author.

From the Publisher

"Dear Uncle Morton: You'd better get on a plane right now and come back here. Your dragon has eaten Jemima. Emily loved that rabbit! I know what you're thinking, Uncle Morton. We promised to look after your dragon for a whole week. I know we did. But you never said he would be like this"--Dust jacket back.

My Thoughts

These books are written as the emails between a nephew and uncle, are quick reads, and very imaginative.

Raymond and Graham rule the school

Knudson, Mike.

From the Publisher

Best friends Raymond and Graham have looked forward to being the "oldest, coolest, toughest" boys at East Millcreek Elementary School, but from the start of fourth grade everything goes wrong, from getting the scary teacher to not getting the lead in the school play.

The tell-tale start

McAlpine, Gordon.

From the Publisher

"Edgar and Allan, the great-great-great-great-grandnephews of the famed writer Edgar Allan Poe, discover that they are entrapped in a nefarious plot that has been going on since their birth"-- Provided by publisher.

My Thoughts

My son started this series at school, so I picked it up as well. I love to keep up with what they read in class and chat about the books at home.

Niagara Falls, or does it?

Winkler, Henry, 1945-

From the Publisher

Fourth-graders Hank, Ashley, and Frankie are excitedly preparing for a magic show at the Rock 'N Bowl when Hank's creative alternative to an English essay lands him in detention and grounded the week of the show.

The sasquatch escape

Selfors, Suzanne.

From the Publisher

Spending the summer in his grandfather's rundown town, ten-year-old Ben meets an adventurous local girl and together they learn that the town's veterinarian runs a secret hospital for imaginary creatures.

My Thoughts

This book is set in summer, so I'm especially looking forward to reading it soon!

EllRay Jakes is not a chicken

Warner, Sally, 1946-

From the Publisher

Eight-year-old EllRay's father has promised a family trip to Disneyland if EllRay can stay out of trouble for a week, but not defending himself against Jared, the class bully, proves to be a real challenge.

The magic eraser

Starmer, Aaron, 1976- author.

From the Publisher

When Carson Cooper learns magical Locker 37's combination, he is only seeking something to fix the stain on his pants, but gets a pink rubber eraser that can erase absolutely anything.