Best Book Series

Last updated: July 24, 2025

What's better than one book to love? A whole series of books! Kids and teens can follow the characters on episodic adventures -- whether they're venturing out on exciting quests or staying closer to home -- and fully immerse themselves in their stories. From the Magic Tree House to the Hunger Games series, here are some of our all-time favorites for kids and teens, with reviews of the first installments or, in some cases, the whole series. For more series to hook young readers, check out our Best Book Series for Early Readers and Best Book Series for Tweens.

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Cornbread & Poppy, Book 1

age 4+

Friendship tale is full of suspense and surprises.

Matthew Cordell Friendship (2022)

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Frog and Toad Are Friends

age 4+

Engaging stories spotlight charming, relatable characters.

Arnold Lobel Friendship (1970)

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BOOK

The Bad Seed: The Food Group, Book 1

age 4+

Naughty (traumatized) seed works on self-improvement.

Jory John Picture Book (2017)

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BOOK

The Princess in Black

age 5+

Fun tale of monster-fighting princess who leads double life.

Shannon Hale , Dean Hale For Beginning Readers (2014)

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Ada Lace Series

age 6+

Third-grader uses science to solve problems and mysteries.

Emily Calandrelli Science (2017)

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Dragon Masters Series

age 6+

Action-packed tales of young dragon masters fighting evil.

Tracey West Adventure (2014)

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Ivy + Bean, Book 1

age 6+

Friendship tale a sure hit with kids starting chapter books.

Annie Barrows For Beginning Readers (2007)

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Judy Moody Was in a Mood

age 6+

Funny take on third grade life and friendships.

Megan McDonald School (2004)

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BOOK

Junie B. Jones Series

age 6+

Junie B. Jones brings good fun and laughs to early readers.

Barbara Park School (1992)

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Magic Tree House Series

age 6+

Fun, educational chapter books have something for everyone.

Mary Pope Osborne Adventure (1992)

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Mindy Kim Series

age 6+

Warm series about Korean American girl's life in new town.

Lyla Lee For Beginning Readers (2020)

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BOOK

Nate the Great Series

age 6+

Nate solves neighborhood mysteries in fun new-reader series.

Marjorie Weinman Sharmat For Beginning Readers (2016)

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BOOK

Beezus and Ramona

age 7+

The first Ramona book is still a treat; encourages empathy.

Beverly Cleary Family Life (1955)

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BOOK

Dog Man: Dog Man, Book 1

age 7+

Riotous, silly fun with soft touch by Underpants creator.

Dav Pilkey Humor (2016)

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I Survived Series

age 7+

Riveting, emotional historical fiction for young readers.

Lauren Tarshis Historical Fiction (2010)

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Secrets of Droon Series

age 7+

Simple but inventive series great for first fantasy reading.

Tony Abbott Fantasy (1999)

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The Bad Guys Series

age 7+

Snappy dialogue and irreverent humor in fun graphic novels.

Aaron Blabey Graphic Novel (2016)

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The Boxcar Children Series

age 7+

Engaging classic mystery series great for beginning readers.

Gertrude Chandler Warner Mystery (1942)

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The Field Guide: The Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1

age 7+

Siblings discover a fairy world in charming fantasy tale.

Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi Fantasy (2003)

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The Magic School Bus Series

age 7+

Smart science-based series mixes facts and fun.

Joanna Cole Science (1986)

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