EPL Picks - Kids - Books for Boys Grades 4 to 6
Annotation:Expecting a boring vacation in the seaside town of Chowder Bay, Jack and Benny are suprised by the adventure and mystery that fill their summer. Graphic novel format.
Place a Hold
Annotation:A classic tale of survival. Brian is stranded in the harsh Canadian wilderness with only his wits and a hatchet. Rescue seems unlikely but Brian is unwilling to surrender to the elements.
Annotation:This site introduces readers to hundreds of cool reads reviewed by 10-15 year olds.
Annotation:You probably are not smart enough to rule the world but Vordak the Incomprehsible will share his wisdom with you anyway. Simple step by step instructions may lead you to world domination. Mu-ha-ha-ha!
Annotation:Detectives Marty, Remi and Trina are dealing with another mystery; a cyber bully is stalking the students at their school. The investigation is taking too many wrong turns and may end up destroying Marty and Remi's friendship. Number four in the Marty Chan Mystery series.
Annotation:The amazing true story about a daydreamer who is also a math whiz and not a blockhead at all.
Annotation:Don't know what to read? Don't worry. Jon Scieszka and his many cohorts do! Suggestions for all age groups.
Annotation:Willing to risk life and limb for riches large and small, pirates have sailed the oceans of the world. This book traces the history and lore of black ships from days of the vikings to the present.
Annotation:Tim's secret is haunting him at night. Abigail's nightmares are haunting her while she is awake. When the connection between the two becomes apparent, their fears become reality. A truly haunting read. You'll need to sleep with the lights on.
Annotation:Walker Bean is being sent to sea; he must return the pearl skull to the evil merwitches avoiding pirates, talking animals and crazy contraptions. An unexpected, swashbuckling adventure of a graphic novel.
Annotation:Mac has been charged with finding the coolest stuff on the planet and vlogging about it. This sounds great but maybe Mac is just too nerdy to be a CoolHunter. Where does true cool come from anyway?
Annotation:Paul is legally blind and lives under the shadow of his football star brother. A series of bizarre occurences leads Paul to a new school and to the truth about how he lost his eyesight. This is a complicated and enthralling story.
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Having trouble getting your boy to read? Here are some books that may pique his interest and get him started.
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