Books Boys Buy (Part 1)

One way to get boys (and girls) reading is to buy the books they like, become familiar with them, and promote these books. Do a book talk, read them aloud in class or at lunchtime in the library, display in a central place and make them very accessible.

Following on from last week's post about Boys and Reading, we are pleased to bring you a list of books that primary and intermediate boys are choosing to buy with their own pocket money. Thanks to Jacqui from Paper Plus Napier for this list.

Kiwi and Aussie Bites/ Nibbles/ Chomps are always popular.

Sports Series, eg:
Toocool series, by Phil Kettle. All about Tommy Toocool and his sporting adventures. "The books are short, manageable novels with appealing illustrations supported by the rules of each sport, interviews, and more!" (From the website)
Maxx Rumble Cricket series, by Michael Wagner. (NB the Footy series is about Australian Rules Football)

Geronimo Stilton - these are currently the shop's best selling books for young boys. Colour illustrations on every page of these early chapter books really make a difference.

Horrid Henry, by Francesca Simon - this series is also very popular. A quite old-fashioned storyline, with good honest pranks.

Beast Quest, by Adam Blade (team pseudonym) - The creators of Rainbow Magic researched what was missing in the market, and were asked for a fantasy series for boys. Here it is...

Stink (Judy Moodie's younger brother), by Megan McDonald

Captain Underpants, by Dav Pilkey. Hugely popular with boys for many years, Jacqui says that the stories are also very well written.

Zac Power, by H I Larry. "24 hours to save the world... and tidy his room"

Watch out for Part Two of this list coming soon...