Great Chapter Books For Kids Ages Six to Nine

Transition to Longer Books with Fewer Pictures

Got a six to nine year old desperate for more reading material? Want to get some chapter books into their hands? If you want book ideas for your second and third grader, take a look at these suggestions from a variety of authors.

Magnificent Makers: This series focuses on Violet and Pable, two third graders who love to solve mysteries. Together, they use scientific equipment and experiments to discover more about their world, thanks to the magic of the Maze and Dr. Crisp. Each book in the series focuses on a different scientific exploration.

Poppleton: Poppleton the Pig makes a great transition book for younger kids ready to move on to chapter books. Each book contains three stories, with only a few sentences per page. The colorful illustrations bring the story to life, and make reading a breeze. If you want a great series for the younger set, join Poppleton on his adventures.

Magic Tree House: The adventure continues in this historical series by beloved author Mary Pope Osborne. This fantasy series follows Jack and Annie across the globe and back through time, thanks to the traveling tree house they discover in the woods nearby. They explore everything from Camelot to the Amazon jungle, 

Dragon Masters: Each book in this fantasy series highlights a different Dragon Master and their dragon companion. With plenty of adventure paired with longer chapters and fewer illustrations, kids will want to read every book in the collection.

Pet Rescue Club: If your child loves animals, meet the pets in the Pet Rescue Club series. These easy chapter books each focus on one child and a pet, including dogs, cats, and even a pony. Kids learn how to help others and connect with their animal companions, making these great reads for kids with a fondness for pets.

I Survived: These books focus on big world events, like natural disasters and global conflicts, as well as noteworthy historical happenings, including the sinking of the Titanic. Each story features a child narrator living through the time period, making these stories resonate with young readers.

Mrs. Piggle Wiggle: The kids in this series find out the consequences to their actions, thanks to Mrs. Piggle Wiggle’s unique approach to child rearing. Kids will love reading what happens when the characters don’t follow the rules. The lighthearted books handle a variety of topics common to parents and children around the globe.

Hamster Holmes: This mystery solving rodent will tackle any issue large or small. This series works well for kids transitioning to longer chapters, thanks to the large text and limited sentences per page. Each book offers a new mystery to solve, along with clues kids can decipher.

My Weird School: Think your teachers are bad? Meet the crazy staff at A.J.’s school. Each book in this series focuses on one teacher and their strange proclivities. Kids will enjoy the humor as well as the longer chapters and denser text in this world where unpredictable adults rule at school.