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5 Best Book Series An 8 Year Old Should Read

5 Best Book Series An 8 Year Old Should Read

May 23, 2023 by Shravan R.

There are many exciting series that an 8-year-old can read, and it may be hard to pick from all of the options. These are some of my most recommended series that an 8-year-old should read. 

  1. Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
    Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
    Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
    Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
    Harry Potter

    by J.K Rowling

    5 books · Ages 6 - 8

Harry Potter and the Philosophers Stone
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter

by J.K Rowling

5 books · Ages 6 - 8

Harry Potter is an amazing classic that I believe everyone should read. It has good reason for the praise that it receives while being relatively easy for a younger reader. It is action-packed and full of detail, and super enjoyable to read.

  1. The Unwanteds
    Island of Silence
    Island of Fire
    Island of Legends
    Island of Shipwrecks
    The Unwanteds

    by Lisa McMann

    5 books · Ages 8 - 10

The Unwanteds
Island of Silence
Island of Fire
Island of Legends
Island of Shipwrecks
The Unwanteds

by Lisa McMann

5 books · Ages 8 - 10

The Unwanteds is a series full of magic and adventure. The series is about a magical land and its inhabitants hiding from an oppressive ruler. It is super easy and fun to read, and you just fly through the pages. It is an amazing fantasy series for young readers who like adventure and action.

  1. The Wishing Spell
    The Enchantress Returns
    A Grimm Warning
    Beyond the Kingdoms
    An Author's Odyssey
    The Land of Stories

    by Chris Colfer

    5 books · Ages 6 - 8

The Wishing Spell
The Enchantress Returns
A Grimm Warning
Beyond the Kingdoms
An Author's Odyssey
The Land of Stories

by Chris Colfer

5 books · Ages 6 - 8

The Land of Stories is a fantastic fantasy series to read for those looking for a magical adventure. In this series, Alex and Conner Bailey accidentally travel into a magic world, where all fairy tales are real, and they have to find a way to escape it. It has a great appeal for younger readers, and will definitely captivate their attention.

  1. Eragon
    Eldest
    Brisingr
    Inheritance
    The Inheritance Cycle

    by Christopher Paolini

    4 books · Ages 8 - 10

Eragon
Eldest
Brisingr
Inheritance
The Inheritance Cycle

by Christopher Paolini

4 books · Ages 8 - 10

The Inheritance Cycle is a fantasy series with dwarves, dragons, and elves. The dragons have almost died out, and it is up to Eragon and his dragon to free his land from tyranny. It has an adventure theme throughout the series, and always keeps you interested

  1. Artemis Fowl
    The Arctic Incident
    The Eternity Code
    The Opal Deception
    The Lost Colony
    Artemis Fowl

    by Eoin Colfer

    5 books · Ages 8 - 10

Artemis Fowl
The Arctic Incident
The Eternity Code
The Opal Deception
The Lost Colony
Artemis Fowl

by Eoin Colfer

5 books · Ages 8 - 10

Artemis Fowl will always be an amazing series to read for 8-year-olds looking for a sci-fi book. This series is full of magic and technology, with an underground civilization of fairies, goblins, sprites, trolls, and more. The fairies have remained hidden from humans for thousands of years, but Artemis and his bodyguard, Butler, want to change that.

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