Gift guide · Age 7
Funny chapter books for a 7-year-old (you’ll like them too)
Short chapters and real laughs. Great for reading aloud. Most of these are series, so one gift can turn into ten.
5 books · each with an age and our verdict- Good fitAges 6+
The Bad Guys
Aaron BlabeyScary animals trying (and failing) to be nice, told like a comic.
- Good fitAges 6+
Dragon Masters
Start with Rise of the Earth Dragon · Tracey WestDrake, an 8-year-old farm boy, is chosen to train a dragon for the king.
- Good fitAges 6+
Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid
Megan McDonaldJudy Moody’s little brother is sure he’s shrinking. Light and funny.
- Good fitAges 6–8
The Notebook of Doom
Start with Rise of the Balloon Goons · Troy CummingsAlexander finds a notebook of monster secrets in his new town.
- Read togetherAges 8+
Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
Jon ScieszkaA kid inventor and two robots, with real science between the jokes. Best from 8.
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