Trying to keep your kid engaged with reading can be difficult—especially during summer.
Here are 6 great suggestions sure to capture their imagination:
The Enchantress
Michael Scott
The sixth in the series, Nicholas and Perenelle Flamel find themselves squaring off against monsters from Alcatraz Island in a fight to save to save San Francisco.
Far Far Away
Tom McNeal
Jeremy Johnson of the town of Never Better hears voices—no, he really hears voices. And when one of them is half of the Brothers Grimm, you know it’s going to be a thrilling ride.
World War Z
Max Brooks
Before Brad Pitt was battling zombies, there was the book. Don’t let your kids see the movie until they read this wildly popular sci-fi adventure.
Wonderstruck
Brian Selznik
When artwork means as much as the written word to you or your child, try Selznik’s story about 2 kids, Ben and Rose, told 50 years apart. The illustrations alone make this worth reading together.
The Perks of Being a Wallflower
Stephen Chbosky
If the thrill of reading something that others think they shouldn’t appeals to your kids, try Chbosky’s coming-of-age tale. Its depiction of moral dilemmas facing teenagers today makes this book one you should have an open dialogue about this summer.
Boy 21
Matthew Quick
Boys can sometimes be the most difficult to prod when it comes to reading—but this story of two loners and their bond over basketball is quickly engaging and a great summer read.
