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The absolute best children's book series ever written, ranked by the community and book fans everywhere. This list has the most popular kid's book series and includes release date information, authors, and photos. It can be difficult to encourage kids to read, but the book series on this list will keep them engaged. What are the absolute best children’s book series of all time?
These kids' book series feature magical universes filled with interesting characters, such as The Chronicles of Narnia, and other novels and series that will keep your kids reading all year long. Some kids enjoy the interactive nature of the Choose Your Own Adventure series, while others simply like to follow their favorite characters as they grow and learn, as with the Harry Potter books.
This list features the most successful book series for kids that were ever written, penned by various authors, and includes both modern children's books series and classic favorites such as The Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Dr. Seuss, Pendragon, Fancy Nancy, The Boxcar Children, Lemony Snicket’s A Series of Unfortunate Events, and The Magic Tree House books. Vote up the best book series for kids below, or add a series that keeps your kids reading, if it isn't already below, and take a look at these books that will change your life.
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613150Harry Potter Series
J. K. RowlingFirst Published: 1997-06-26
Subjects: Wizards, Education, Adventure, Friendship, Schools
Genres (Book): Speculative fiction, Children's literature, Fiction, Fantasy
Original Language: English Language
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone is the first novel in the Harry Potter series and J.... more
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466175The Chronicles of Narnia
C.S. Lewis3
269134Magic Tree House Series
Mary Pope OsborneThe Magic Tree House is a series of children's books written by American author Mary Pope... more4
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189109The Tale of Peter Rabbit
Beatrix PotterFirst Published: 1902
Subjects: Medical, Games, Rabbits, Classics, Adventure
Genres (Book): Picture book, Children's literature, Fiction, Fantasy
Original Language: English Language
The Tale of Peter Rabbit is a British children's book written and illustrated by Beatrix... more6
227160Nancy Drew
Sonja Morris, Terry Munson7
351149Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Rick Riordan8
325189Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Jeff KinneyFirst Published: 2007-04-01
Subjects: Friendship, Schools, School story
Genres (Book): Humour, Fiction, Comedy
Original Language: English Language
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a series of fiction books written by the American author and... more9
233179Little House on the Prairie
Laura Ingalls WilderFirst Published: 1935
Subjects: United States of America, Classics, Literature, Literary criticism, 19th century
Genres (Book): Fiction, Children's literature, Western
Original Language: English Language
Little House on the Prairie is a media franchise that started with a series of children's... more10
271162The Hunger Games
Suzanne CollinsFirst Published: 2008-09-14
Genres (Book): Speculative fiction, Utopian and dystopian fiction, Alternate history, Young adult literature, Adventure fiction
Original Language: English Language
The Hunger Games is a 2008 science fiction novel by the American writer Suzanne Collins. It is... more11
173125Anne of Green Gables
Lucy Maud MontgomeryFirst Published: 1908-06
Genres (Book): Children's literature, Novel
Original Language: English Language
Anne of Green Gables is a 1908 novel by Canadian author Lucy Maud Montgomery. Written for all... more12
245185Goosebumps
R. L. Stine13
29444Keeper of the Realms Trilogy
Marcus AlexanderGenres (Book): Children's book
Original Language: English
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146114Junie B. Jones
Barabara ParkFirst Published: 1992
Subjects: elementary school age girl, first person narrative
Original Language: English
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182140The Boxcar Children
Gertrude Chandler WarnerThe Boxcar Children is a classic children's literary franchise originally created in 1924 by... more16
16490Holes
Louis SacharFirst Published: 1998-08-20
Subjects: Literature, Classics, Cambodia, Adventure, Friendship
Genres (Book): Satire, Children's literature, Fiction, Young adult literature, Adventure fiction
Original Language: English Language
Holes is a 1997 young adult novel written by Louis Sachar and first published by Farrar,... more17
140114Little Women
Louisa May AlcottFirst Published: 1868
Subjects: Literary, Adolescence, New England, Women, 19th century
Genres (Book): Coming of age, Fiction, Novel
Original Language: English Language
Little Women is a novel by American author Louisa May Alcott, which was originally published... more18
125107The Baby-Sitters Club
Ann M. MartinThe Baby-Sitters Club is a series of novels written by Ann M. Martin and published by... more19
12498Rainbow Fish
Marcus Pfister, Sonia Sander20
123105Choose Your Own Adventures
Various21
8659Clifford, the Big Red Dog
Norman Bridwell22
153131Ramona Quimby
Beverly ClearyFirst Published: 1981
Genres (Book): Children's literature, Novel
Original Language: English Language
Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary is the sixth book of the popular Ramona series. Ramona... more
2310699The Hardy Boys
Angie Peterson Kaelberer24
11095Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
Judy BlumeFirst Published: 1972
Subjects: Education, Classics, Women, Friendship, Family
Genres (Book): Children's literature, Fiction
Original Language: English Language
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing is a children's novel written by Judy Blume in 1972. It is the... more25
98106Encyclopedia Brown
Donald J. Sobol
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