Reluctant (Boy) Readers (72 books)

"One of the best cures for a reluctant reader, after all, is a tale they cannot stop themselves from reading."
-Neil Gaiman
Finding the right book is never so crucial as when your son's interest in books starts to lag. We all know the important benefits of reading, and that boys (generally) read less than girls. Here's a few suggestions to keep your boy avidly turning pages. They're aimed at younger independent readers, but a fun easy read for the older crowd.

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1	The Beast of Cretacea by Todd Strasser (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 621 ratings score: 700, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Echo's Revenge (Echo's Revenge, #1) by Sean Austin (Goodreads Author) 3.64 avg rating — 123 ratings score: 699, and 7 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Billy Makes Cookies by Pria Dee (Goodreads Author) 3.85 avg rating — 33 ratings score: 400, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	ECHO's Revenge: The Other Side, Part 1 (Echo's Revenge, #2) by Sean Austin (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 22 ratings score: 397, and 4 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	Adventures in Cartooning by James Sturm 4.16 avg rating — 2,941 ratings score: 200, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	Calvin and Hobbes: Sunday Pages, 1985-1995: An Exhibition Catalogue by Bill Watterson 4.71 avg rating — 4,241 ratings score: 194, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	Awful Ogre's Awful Day by Jack Prelutsky 3.73 avg rating — 275 ratings score: 174, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Oz: Ozma of Oz by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 1,958 ratings score: 170, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Lunch Lady and the Cyborg Substitute (Lunch Lady, #1) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.03 avg rating — 13,548 ratings score: 162, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Ghostopolis by Doug TenNapel (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 13,924 ratings score: 152, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Tommysaurus Rex by Doug TenNapel (Goodreads Author) 3.87 avg rating — 1,634 ratings score: 151, and 2 people voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	First Contact (Aoleon The Martian Girl, #1) by Brent LeVasseur (Goodreads Author) 4.08 avg rating — 172 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Drift Race by David Jubermann (Goodreads Author) 3.93 avg rating — 15 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Frankie Dupont And The Science Fair Sabotage by Julie Anne Grasso (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Pokemon Go Jokes for Kids! by Travis Kalenborn 3.85 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 565,803 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Surviving Moose Lake (Kids vs. Nature, #1) by Karl Steam (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 65 ratings score: 100, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Indispensable Calvin and Hobbes by Bill Watterson 4.71 avg rating — 22,839 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Shiftlight by David Jubermann (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Frankie Dupont And The Mystery Of Enderby Manor by Julie Anne Grasso (Goodreads Author) 4.13 avg rating — 132 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Prince of Mist (Niebla, #1) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 3.80 avg rating — 66,762 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Best Clash of Clans Joke Book (Jokes 2) by Travis Kalenborn 4.46 avg rating — 13 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Surviving Desert View (Kids vs. Nature, #2) by Karl Steam (Goodreads Author) 4.34 avg rating — 53 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	The Monster Did It by Pria Dee (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 34 ratings score: 99, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Authoritative Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson 4.70 avg rating — 24,107 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Shiftlight by David Jubermann (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 9 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	The Watcher in the Shadows (Niebla #3) by Carlos Ruiz Zafón 3.84 avg rating — 26,507 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Surviving Horse Island (Kids vs. Nature, #3) by Karl Steam (Goodreads Author) 4.33 avg rating — 43 ratings score: 98, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	The Calvin and Hobbes Tenth Anniversary Book by Bill Watterson 4.63 avg rating — 52,042 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	Born to Run by Michael Morpurgo 4.17 avg rating — 7,763 ratings score: 97, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	The Essential Calvin and Hobbes: A Calvin and Hobbes Treasury by Bill Watterson 4.65 avg rating — 123,546 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	War Horse (War Horse, #1) by Michael Morpurgo 4.15 avg rating — 59,070 ratings score: 96, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Attack of the Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons (Calvin and Hobbes, #7) by Bill Watterson 4.67 avg rating — 17,607 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	The Fox and the Ghost King by Michael Morpurgo 3.86 avg rating — 707 ratings score: 95, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Something Under the Bed is Drooling (Calvin and Hobbes, #2) by Bill Watterson 4.65 avg rating — 15,257 ratings score: 93, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	Scientific Progress Goes "Boink" (Calvin and Hobbes, #6) by Bill Watterson 4.67 avg rating — 15,232 ratings score: 92, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	The Revenge of the Baby-Sat (Calvin and Hobbes, #5) by Bill Watterson 4.66 avg rating — 16,941 ratings score: 91, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Days Are Just Packed (Calvin and Hobbes, #8) by Bill Watterson 4.67 avg rating — 25,430 ratings score: 90, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Weirdos from Another Planet! (Calvin and Hobbes, #4) by Bill Watterson 4.65 avg rating — 14,173 ratings score: 89, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	There's Treasure Everywhere (Calvin and Hobbes, #10) by Bill Watterson 4.71 avg rating — 22,208 ratings score: 88, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Homicidal Psycho Jungle Cat (Calvin and Hobbes, #9) by Bill Watterson 4.69 avg rating — 20,518 ratings score: 87, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	It's a Magical World (Calvin and Hobbes, #11) by Bill Watterson 4.73 avg rating — 29,159 ratings score: 86, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	The Calvin and Hobbes Lazy Sunday Book by Bill Watterson 4.64 avg rating — 22,387 ratings score: 85, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	Yukon Ho! (Calvin and Hobbes, #3) by Bill Watterson 4.65 avg rating — 14,174 ratings score: 84, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	Calvin and Hobbes (Calvin and Hobbes, #1) by Bill Watterson 4.61 avg rating — 149,136 ratings score: 83, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Every Thing on It by Shel Silverstein 4.37 avg rating — 14,703 ratings score: 82, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Falling Up by Shel Silverstein 4.36 avg rating — 157,340 ratings score: 81, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein 4.37 avg rating — 476,087 ratings score: 80, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein 4.35 avg rating — 1,506,904 ratings score: 79, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	Tower of Treasure (Three Thieves, #1) by Scott Chantler (Goodreads Author) 3.98 avg rating — 1,871 ratings score: 78, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Sign of the Black Rock (Three Thieves, #2) by Scott Chantler (Goodreads Author) 4.04 avg rating — 765 ratings score: 77, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	The Captive Prince (Three Thieves, #3) by Scott Chantler (Goodreads Author) 3.99 avg rating — 612 ratings score: 76, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	The King's Dragon (Three Thieves, #4) by Scott Chantler (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 476 ratings score: 75, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Awful Ogre Running Wild by Jack Prelutsky 3.68 avg rating — 90 ratings score: 73, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	Oz: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) 4.10 avg rating — 26,122 ratings score: 72, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
56	Oz: The Marvelous Land of Oz by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) 4.18 avg rating — 2,448 ratings score: 71, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
57	Oz: Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) (Adapter) 4.05 avg rating — 1,095 ratings score: 69, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
58	Oz: Road to Oz by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) 3.96 avg rating — 738 ratings score: 68, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
59	Road to OZ - comic book 3 by Eric Shanower (Goodreads Author) 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings score: 67, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
60	Rapunzel's Revenge (Rapunzel's Revenge, #1) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 17,895 ratings score: 66, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
61	Calamity Jack (Rapunzel's Revenge, #2) by Shannon Hale (Goodreads Author) 3.91 avg rating — 6,081 ratings score: 65, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
62	The Secret Science Alliance and the Copycat Crook by Eleanor Davis 4.12 avg rating — 3,121 ratings score: 64, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
63	Lunch Lady and the League of Librarians (Lunch Lady, #2) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.11 avg rating — 5,086 ratings score: 62, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
64	Lunch Lady and the Bake Sale Bandit (Lunch Lady, #5) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.23 avg rating — 4,146 ratings score: 61, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
65	Lunch Lady and the Author Visit Vendetta (Lunch Lady, #3) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 4,573 ratings score: 60, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
66	Lunch Lady and the Mutant Mathletes (Lunch Lady, #7) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 2,894 ratings score: 59, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
67	Lunch Lady and the Summer Camp Shakedown (Lunch Lady, #4) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 2,799 ratings score: 58, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
68	Lunch Lady and the Field Trip Fiasco (Lunch Lady, #6) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.26 avg rating — 2,582 ratings score: 57, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
69	Lunch Lady and the Picture Day Peril (Lunch Lady, #8) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.27 avg rating — 2,847 ratings score: 56, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
70	Lunch Lady and the Video Game Villain (Lunch Lady #9) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 2,716 ratings score: 55, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
71	Lunch Lady and the Schoolwide Scuffle (Lunch Lady, #10) by Jarrett J. Krosoczka (Goodreads Author) 4.35 avg rating — 1,122 ratings score: 54, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
72	Cardboard by Doug TenNapel (Goodreads Author) 4.15 avg rating — 14,653 ratings score: 52, and 1 person voted	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars