Hello friends!

We’re getting close to the end of the school year. Is anyone looking forward to summer as much as I am? With summer comes lots of time to read. Or not to read. I rely on summers to fly through a good book series and catch up on my To-Be-Read list while I continuously add more books to it.

Here are three book series, all for different ages and genres. If you’re looking for something new, or old, to pick up this summer, these might help you out.

1: Magic Tree House

These books are probably known in every school library and in many homes. The Magic Tree House has tons of books, too many for me to list.

In this series, you follow brother and sister Jack and Annie on their adventures. These siblings find a magic treehouse filled with books. Each book can take them into the story, taking them on wild adventures. They will make new friends, solve problems, and learn lots of things in each story.

These books are very short, with small chapters and large print for new readers. My little sister is eight years old and learning to read, and she loves these books! I remember reading them when I was little, and I loved them. These books are classics when it comes to beginner’s chapter books. Perfect for new readers or story time, these books will make reading fun and easy for kids.

2: Keeper of the Lost Cities

Keeper of the Lost Cities is a book series for middle schoolers and elementary. These are big books, but you get through them fast. A favorite of my sister, this is a fantasy series, following Sofie Foster and her friends. Sofie has never been a normal girl, but her world goes crazy when she learns she’s really an elf. Follow Sofie as she makes new friends, learns about her new magical world, and fights to save those she loves the most.

These books are fun, lighthearted, and full of adventure. With the characters’ young spirits and personalities, there will never be a dull moment. The books are written in a way that is easy to read, perfect for kids looking for a book that will really interest them and speak to their age range. Anyone who loves a fun adventure or fantasy will love these.

3: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories is the series and franchise for all the Nancy Drew books. Nancy Drew is a teenage girl who loves to solve mysteries. Along with the help of her friends, Nancy solves a different mystery in each book. There are tons of adventures to choose from including ghosts, crimes, and phantoms.

These were my favorite books in fifth grade, and I could never get enough of them. If you’re looking for a similar series with a male lead character, The Hardy Boys will hit the spot. Both of these series are for middle school and up and are perfect for people looking for a mystery or suspense. Even high schoolers should enjoy these.

If you like movies, you can also find different movies on some of the Nancy Drew stories. I suggest you read the book that the movie is based on first to see the differences!

Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys series both helped inspire my ideas for the T.S.O. series, so be sure to check them out!

Well folks, there you have it! Here are three book series to check out. Let me know if you’re ready for any of them! What are some of your favorite series to binge-read?

-R.E. Klinzing