What do the three students in the picture have in common? All three were reluctant readers that have found success through the choice of an excellent series. Doing the weekly Read at Home assignment in Reading Workshop was a chore. They didn't take advantage of the opportunity to improve their grade. Then they started a good series of books.
Fictional series have a common setting, story, and/or characters. Some series have a specific order, usually based on chronological sequence. Others stand alone and can be read in any order sharing a similar genre, but sometimes not even sharing characters.
Connor blasted through The Spiderwick Chronicles. This is a fantasy series written by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi that features three kids, Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace as they travel to another world filled with faeries and other mystical creatures. He read all of the first series and has moved on to the next series, Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles.
Taneshia starting reading Among the Hidden, the first book in the Shadow Children series written by Margaret Peterson Haddix. These books take place in the future and show the challenges faced by Luke, a third child in a society that only allows two per family.
Mackenzie has been reading the Vet Volunteers books written by Laurie Halse Anderson. This series is a little different than most because it features different characters in each book. There is a common theme though--all are trying to help animals in need.
What makes these three students so remarkable is their transition as a reader. They found a series they like and have actually stuck with books, finishing one after another. There is no fake reading going on here. They have become successful readers and students.
It seems like almost all readers have read a series or two that sticks with them forever. What is your favorite series?
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In the Hunger Games series.
The Hungers Games was a great book.
Catching Fire was even a better book.
Mocking Jay is the best book ever.
I wasn't going to read the series but I decided to because everybody was talking about the books and movie. So I decided to give it a try. And i'm glad I did. All three books were so good.
One of the series I like is The Popularity Papers by Amy Tgatow. This book is about two girls that take notes about school and their life and put it in kinda a diary.
I really like this book series because it talks about two best friends and their life which is funny and really cool. Also this book kind of tells the story in some pictures and different writing formats.
My favorite series is the On The Run series. The author is Gordon Korman. I am reading the first book it is called Chasing The Falconers. Every single chapter has an interesting scene in it.
This book is so interesting! Everyday I get so excited to read my book again. I've read a lot of good books but none of them are as good as this book.
I recommend this series to anyone who likes exciting, mystery, and interesting books. I guarantee if you just read the first page you will be hooked, that's how good it is.
My favorite series is Rangers Apprentice. I like this series because it has that action and medieval stuff.
This series has at least 11 books. The first is Rangers Apprentice Book 1 and ends with Rangers Apprentice book 11 The Lost Stories.
The best book sires I have ever read yet was "The Hunger Games." I love The book series because, The books just make me feel like I'm really in the book like I'm talking and seeing the book coming to life right there. It is like I can feel there emotions. If you haven't read the book series you should, Even if you have watched the movie and didn't like it. The books are a lot better than the movie I think.
I like the series Dork Diaries because its very comical its got humor and drama and suspense and it shows a lot o personality.The books are also exciting and very funny. You can see the characters thoughts and they are funny.
I got a lot of favorite series my first is the dairy of a wimpy kid series. Because the series is long and the books are interesting and because something new happens almost everyday. By 2 favorite series is Among The Hidden series because the book is not the book you see every day. because almost something new happens on every chapter that is why these series are my favorite. Because the book will never get old to me.
My favorite book series is the On The Run series by Gordon Korman. The book series is about two kids named Aiden and Meg.There parents are in jail. They are looking for Frank Lindenauer. They run from the law trying to prove there parents innocence. My favorite one so far is Public Enemies the fifth book in the On The Run series. My favorite part is when there at the office building.
This book series is really good it has action around almost ever turn.
This book series also has mystery. Like they have to think a lot to figure out were places are and what to do next.
I love this book and I hope others people do to.
One of the series that I like is Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. To me it is interesting and fun in a lot of ways. The first book I read just got me to go on to the next book. Then the next book did the same thing. They are very epic in a really fun way. My favorite character would be Fregley in all of the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books. He is really funny and kinda gross.
I started that series probally when I was in third grade. I kept reading them over and over again because they were amazing. All of my friends have read them. I think the author should keep writing the series. In third grade my friends always were upsessed with the stinky cheese that was on the first page and the side of the book.
That book made me want to read other books
My favorite series is the Dream House Kings' series. This is my favorite series because it keeps you on the edge of your seat. You keep reading it because the chapters end with something that always makes you read the next chapter.This is a great series and I would recommend it for everybody who needs a great series and loves creepy books.
My favorite series is the Dream House King series. I like the series because in every book you'll have like mystery stuff.
Most likely every single book will end with you thinking what will happen next.
I liked the series so much, once I started the series I had gotten through the series fast!
This series made me want to read more books like it.
Hi. I am reading the SiderWick Chronicles series. I am on book 5. I really like the series because the books are not normal. You can't find much books like the SiderWick Chronicles. The book is mystery, and exciting. I really think you should try reading The SpiderWick Chronicles. I bet you will love it!
My favorite series would have to be The Little House books By Laura Ingalls Wilder. This is my favorite series because I like how it tales place in the woods and on the plains. I like how it takes place in the past. I think its a great series and I think who ever reads it will like it too.
My favorite series is The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony Diterlizzi and Holly Black. I could read it over and over again It's just that good. I like this book because it's a fairy tale that's not true. It can be a little scary at times but other then that it's a magical book. I recommend it for anyone who likes monsters and goblins.
Conner told me the Spider Wick Chronicles Is a great series. Conner convinced me to read it. I have not read vary many chapters. But right now I think It is a good series.
Hi. I am reading the SiderWick Chronicles series. I am on book 5. I really like the series because the books are not normal. You can't find much books like the SiderWick Chronicles. The book is mystery, and exciting. I really think you should try reading The SpiderWick Chronicles. I bet you will love it!
If you like mysteries and scary things you should read the Dream House Kings series. This book is amazing because it draws you in and you feel like a character that is in the books. When I was reading this series I had a lot of fun experiencing all the different things.
If you do read this series which I really recommend it. Tell how you felt, If you felt like a character in the story.
My favorite book series is Fear Street Written by R.L. Stine. In a way it is like pet volunteers because you can read them in any order.
I love this series because It is scary and because R.L. Stine is an an amazing writer. He dose mostly scary books like goosebumps,fear street, and many more. They are all great books. I can't wait to finish the series.
My favorite series is "The Hunger Game" series because it has lots of action and adventure in it. It never gets real confusing and hard to understand. most people would say that they wouldn't like The Hunger Games book but once you read it you would like it just like how I started reading the series!
I like the books and the movie because they both have action and adventure.
The books are...
The Hunger Games
Catching Fire
Mocking Jay.
I think the Alex Rider series is amazing, because I love action books. Alex Rider has lots of action in it. I think the coolest thing about Alex is he's only fourteen and he's a spy. All the gadgets Alex uses are cool like he has zit cream that melts metal, and he also has a yo-yo that's actually a four thousand pound winch. I love the Alex Rider series.
The book Spiderwick Chronicles is a really good book. The series is even better. I am on book 3 of the series and so far they are really good books because the first book I read was book 1 and what was good about it was the first time they moved in they started to here noises. Then weird things happened for no reason. That's why I think it is a good book.
One of the series I read was On the Run. It's a really good book. I like it because I like all the action and when you read it, It sounds real like your watching it. The first book is really good, the second one is better, the third one is the best. If you have never read that series I would read it.
The best books I think are The Dream House Kings.I like them because it gives a good description on what happens.The author Robert Liparulo makes it so interesting that you got to read the next book.
The Storm Runners series is awesome. I know that because in the book a boy name Chase and his dad are storm runners. One day Chase went to school and a big storm comes and a lot of kids got pick up by there parents but Chase and some kids stay. The book say that the storm was going to hit at the school and where Chase's dad and sister was. That is where I am at in the book.
My favorite book is the SpiderWick Chronicles series. I like a series that has action and mysteries. The main characters are Simon, Jerrod, Mallory. I like the SpiderWick Chronicles because it has fighting and the characters are solving mysteries.
The series that I like is the Vet
Volunteers. I like this series because I like all kinds of animals and its a good book to read. Another kind of series that I like is The 39 Clues. I like this series because you can try to figure out the clues.
Hunger Games
By Suzanne Collins
I like the book series Hunger Games the reason that I like it is because it is packed with action and I like books that have action because it keeps me on the edge of my chair I have seen the movie and the book is almost just like the movie it also keeps you wondering who will win and who will lose and who will die and who will not die who will be smart and who will not who will be mindful of their surroundings and who will not and that is why I like the book series Hunger Games
My favorite series is The Hunger Games. It is my favorite series
because it has so much detail for example, it tells exactly what the characters look like or what they might be wearing.
I'm am currently reading mocking jay, I just got done reading catching fire and it was amazing
because it was filled with adventure,violence,romance and questions that leave you hanging out of your seat and makes you never want to stop reading
My Favorite series is Kidnapped by Gordon Korman but before you read the Kidnapped series you have to read the On The Run series.You might think that the On The Run series is better than the Kidnapped series because a lot of people think that. The Reason I love the Kidnapped series so much is because of the last book of the series.It is really exiting it is exiting because this girl named Meg is kidnapped and the FBI and her brother are trying to rescue her and she is planing a escape.
I got a lot of favorite series my first is the Dairy of a Wimpy Kid series. The series is long and the books are interesting and because something new happens almost everyday. My 2 favorite series is Among The Hidden series because the book is not the book you see every day. Almost something new happens on every chapter that is why these series are my favorite. These book will never get old to me and that is why.
If you want to read a great series read the On the Run series. My favorite series is the On The Run series. The author is Gordon Korman. I am reading the first book it is called Chasing The Falconers. Every single chapter has an interesting scene in it. My favorite scene is they are at a gas station and they don't have any money so they steal gas. That chapter was so intense.
This book is so interesting! Everyday I get so excited to read my book again. I've read a lot of good books but none of them are as good as this book.I recommend this series to anyone who likes exciting, mystery, and interesting books. I guarantee if you just read the first page you will be hooked, that's how good it is.
I like reading books in a series because I get to know the characters better and you can really tell what they are feeling when they are feeling it, if you really understand the book. This book is a book that I can get to know the characters better and I know what they are feeling when they are feeling it.
My favorite series so far is Diary of a Wimpy Kid. The main character is Greg. Greg is also the narrator of the story. I like how he talks about his life and how he is lazy. The books are really funny. Greg is not your typical kid from a book. He is not that normal ether. Greg likes watching TV and playing video games. So I guess he is like a typical boy. not a girl because girls are normal.
In the On The Run series these books are great. They all have action and adventures. The One The Run series has so much excitement and danger to Aiden and Meg. We learned that to pick a good series to stay with. We also learned that to pick books that interest you. I would highly recommend this series.
I'm reading On the Run.It is a really good book. I finished the first one.This book is about these two kids (Aiden and Meg) they are running from the law.
On the Run series is a good book. You are looking for a adventure if you read the book. There are six books in the whole series you will enjoy them if you read them.
I like reading series because they make you think about what is going to happen next.
My two favorite series i have read are hatchet by Gary Paulsen and On The Run by Gordon Korman. Hatchet is about a boy named Brian who is in a air plane to visit his dad in Canada. The pilot has a heart attack and the plane crashes. He has nothing but a hatchet and a spear he carved. On The Run is about a brother Aiden and a sister Meg. They are running from the authorities because they said that their mother and father were terrorists. Their quest is to prove there mother and father innocent. This series is good because every book is as exiting as the last.
I am reading Diary Of A Wimpy Kid The Ugly Truth.... The author of this book is Jeff Kinney....I like reading books in his series because his book are funny and they are just like comics... I think that a lot of people read his book because Rowley and Greg are the real nerds in the book they never fit in...
All the characters in all the Diary Of A wimpy Kid books are really funny.... I would recommend this series to people that love comics and that love hilarious pictures and writing.... But they are best friends and Rowley is the super weird one Greg is really weird to but now as weird as Rowley...
Some people say oh I am not going to read that series because they say it would be to silly.. But when they actually read the first book they love it and then they read the rest of the series.... The book of Jeff Kinney's that I am reading now is great... I have read some of the Diary Of A Wimpy Kid books last year and I really liked them.... That is why I am reading them again this year....
When I read Jeff Kinney's books I have a hard not time not busting out laughing in the middle of class :) If people love laughing so hard that they might die the try reading the series because you will be left wanting more...... These books are interesting and have great illustrations and great vocabulary words so give it a try.....
I am reading The Maze Runner series. I am on the second book which is The Scorch Trials. The reason I like this series is because it is action, adventure, and suspense. Their is no actual drama in it I hate drama. The author is James Dashner. Their are for books in The Maze Runner series which are The Maze Runner, The Scorch Trials, The Death Cure, and The Kill Order.
I usually read this book at school or at home. The Maze Runner series is a New York Times Bestselling squeal. The Main Character is Thomas. Thomas is extremely brave. For example Thomas wants to go in to the maze and you can get killed in the maze.
I hope this comment makes you want to read The Scorch Trials.
My favorite series that I am reading The Chronicles of Narnia. The book that I am reading in this series in The Horse and His Boy. If you read these book your head would be full of ideas to think about. If you one of these books your mind will be blown.
I've read two books in this series and I am finishing the third book and its really good. Some of the books have funny parts in them. In the book that I am reading has horses that talk and evil men turn into donkeys. These books could take to another magical land.
Some of the books have these characters: Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. I think if someone would like a book with character read one of these books in this series. The best book in the series in my opinion is The Lion, The Which, and The Wardrobe. In the series are seven books in all.
I have a comment about The Magic Tree House series. I like the Tree House series. Mainly because it's the only series I have read. But it still is a pretty good series. It has action,and comedy. It's not a 6th grade book. But i'd consider reading it. It is a pretty good series for you if you don't like big books.
The series of books I have read is the "The Hunger Games". I like these books because they drag you into reading the next because if you read the first one then all the action drags you into reading the second book "Catching Fire".
The reason I like series of books is because after the first one it makes you want to read the next book.
There are two types of series books. There are books that leave you hanging and you have to read the next to figure out what happens or their are books that if you read the first one it doesn't matter if you read the next one.
I like series books because in some it's like The the first book is the sweet life and then the next it's like the turn for the worst. That's what I like about series book, they change into a completely different story.
I am reading a series book right now, the book I'm reading is called The Maze Runner. I'm only in the beginning but it sounds like a really awesome series.
One thing I can tell you about series books is once you start them you just don't want to quit.
There is many different series books out there. I would recommend, The Maze Runner series, Dream House King series, Diary Of A Wimpy Kid series, On The Run series and a lot more.
If you want to read a good book, why don't you give the Dreamhouse Kings books because to me they are the best series I have ever read. Especially the books 1-4.
The reason why I like these books is because they always have a good catch at the end. It's like the beginning and the middle just tell you the intro but when you get to the last 100 pages the book is the most exciting book you can ever read.
The author of these books is Robert Liparulo and he has written other books too.
I can't wait to find out what happens at the end of the Dreamhouse Kings books.
The type of book that the Dreamhouse Kings books are, is a creepy and a mysterious book series.
Some kids say that the book is not their type or it is too long but believe me it isn't. The books are actually kind of short.I wish that the books are longer.
My favorite series book is The Maze Runner series.This series will take your breath away. It is not one of the slow books.
You will never guess what will happen.The first book will leave you with wondering.The next book will give you the answers.
You have to get these books.It is a thrilling amusing series. It will never get old or boring.
I have read the On The run series. These books just really pull you into the story. You feel like you are there!!! It is interesting and full of action! This series is by Gordan Korman. It has 6 books.
I like this series because you cant put the book down! Once you think wow that was close something else happens! It is like that all the way through the books!!!
All the books are very good! You cant wait to see what happens at the end! At the end it leaves you hanging. So have the next book close when your near the end!!!
Like the first book, Chasing the Falconers. This book is excellent. When Aiden and Meg escape and go to the gas station you think everything is calm. But that is where it all starts!!!
A series I love would be another graphic novel by James Patterson. It's adventures and even though it's a graphic novel it still gives a lot of detail. The characters all have wings and can fly and might even have other powers their names are Max,(a 15 year old girl) Fang,(a 15 or 16 year old boy)Iggy,(also known as James is a 14 year old boy who is blind but is good at making any kind of bomb)Nudge,(a 12 year old girl who's power is with Technic stuff)Gasman,(or Gazzy a 10 year old boy who's Max's little brother and looks up to Iggy)then last but not least Angel.(Max's little sister who's about 7 or 8) Well they all get attacked by the's wolf like creatures called erasers who work for a man who has some kind of relation to Max, Fang, Iggy, Nudge, Gazzy, and Angel but keep trying to hunt them down and catch then like fish. If you want to find out why, read Maximum ride by James Patterson.
The series I like is On The Run series.
I like the series On The Run because it has action, and it makes me think about what might happen next... A LOT!
When I read the book I want to keep reading.
But then the chapter is over.. Do you ever hate it when you have that happen to you?
I like the first book because it makes me think about the book. Also what the next book is going to be like.
Will it be different? Or will it go on the same?
Some of the book confuses me. Because of that I cant understand some of it.
But then I just go back and think it through.
This book amazes me.
So I suggest you to give it a try? You read it and see what it is like?
What is your opinion on the book On The Run?
I think it's a good idea to read more series then just a book. Because when you read the series then you get to know the character better. And they keep you wondering, so that you'll be excited to read the next book!
One of my favorite series is the Zach's Lie book series. Roland Smith is the author of this series. I really would recommend these books to anyone of my friends!!
I like this series because it really makes you wonder what will happen next? or what will Zach do now? And this series has a lot of action it in and it will keep you interested!
Like the part where they get relocated! Or when The people come to scare them. I could go on and on about how good this book is but you should just read the series to find out!!
I'm reading the Twilight series Yeah I know the movies are all lovey and stuff but the books are really different and more interesting.
The books have a lot of detail and it really puts pictures in your head. I think I like the series so much because I've seen the movies and I think I know whats going to happen next and then It changes on me.
I mostly recommend these books to girls but if your a guy and you want to read it why not.
A book series that I absolutely love is The Chasing Yesterday series by Robin Wasserman.
This series is about a girl named J.D. and she lost her memory and she tries to find out who her real mom is. J.D. finds a women that says she is her mom. J.D. lives with her. That is all I can say that will not ruin the book for you!
I love this series because it has so much excitement and mystery.
One thing that makes it exciting is a bunch of people chase J.D. and J.D. has to go through a bunch stuff to find what she wants to know.
Another thing that makes it exciting is that J.D. and her friend is at a abandoned apartment and they stay there and these kids that live on the street try to beat up J.D. and her friend.
Something that makes this series mysterious is that J.D. never knows who id telling the truth and who is lying.
I recommend this series it is the best series I have ever read! Thanks for reading!
I am reading The Maze Runner series. I love Reading books in a series because they don't stop at one point. They give you more time to know the characters.
I read lots of series books before. A few are Diary of A Wimpy Kid , The Hunger Games , and Big Nate .
A series of books may leave you hanging but then you can read the next book. If a different kind of book leaves you hanging o well. When that happens you can't read on because there is nothing else to read.
I love reading books from series. I have read the One The Run series. I thought it was a really good series.
Right now, I'm reading the Alex Rider series. I think it's a really good series.
I know lots of people reading the One The Run series and they think it's a really good series too. I also see very few kids reading the Alex Rider series.
I would recommend these good series too all of you people out there dying for a good series.
One of my favorite series is Diary Of A Wimpy Kid. What I like about it is it's funny, and it's easy to read.
If you haven't read this series I recommend it.
My favorite book of the series is Cabin Fever.
I like it because Manny Is like my little sister Haley. She always tries to get me in trouble. Just like Manny.
My favorite series is Blood Promise and The Three Kings. Blood Promise is cool,because I love reading about vampires.
In Blood Promise this girl named Rose is in love with this guy named Dimitrey. They went out for a while. But when she finds out she has to kill him it is all bad.
I am obsessed with The Three Kings. It is an KILLER book. I like it because you never no what will happen next.
Xander is so stupid enough to go through these secret portal. Man does it tick you off.
David tells him not to do it but if I where in Xander's shoes I would fight as hard as I could to get what I had lost.
One of the best series I have ever read would have to be The Dreamhouse Kings. It's a really good series. If you like scary,adventure,action books with lots of twists to it the this is the series for you.
Its about Xander and his brother David go on wild adventures. Where ever they go they can change time. Well if they mess things up. But this series is awesome.
I really think a lot of people will like it.
I have never finished a book series. I have read a couple books and didn't like them so I put them back. Also I haven't read a whole book series because some of the books I have read isn't that good. I just stared House Of Dark Shadows . I think I am going to keep going because it is getting really good.
Every time I start a series I always end up putting the book back. Also I do that because reading isn't my favorite thing to do. So I don't really get into books that well. Maybe I haven't read very far into the series to really know what it is about.
So from now on I am going to start reading more into the series. I have read Hunger Games but it really didn't click. So now I am going to go deeper down into a series to see if I like it.
A series of books I have read this year is The Hunger Games. The Hunger Games are probably the best series of books that I have read this year. They are very exciting you just never know what will happen next. I could read this series over, and over. It is so good. First two books of the series start out really slow, but once you start getting used to it, it goes by really fast. My favorite character in this series is Haymitch, he acts like he is really tough, but he has a soft-spot for Katniss. He can be a really nice person at one time, then at another time he can be an old crab.
Overall this is the best series of books I have read this year.
I never read a series because I like to explore different books. Like I switched from the author of Miracle pets to Kate Dicalimo.The reason I said author of Miracle pets is because I forgot the author to that book.So do you get my point?I may read a series later not right now.Sorry I never read a series and I hope I did not make this a bitter comment.Do not forget to stay cool bye!
One of the series I have read are the Haddix Series. By Margret Peterson. It is very adventurous and detailed. Because Jonah,his friend and sister get to time travel. They go back in time and in the future. So they describe the thyme they're in very specifically.
The total of books I read in the series is 4. Which include Found,Sent,Sabotaged and Torn. But there is more to the series. There is a couple more books. But the library only has the first 4. Out of what I read out of the series it was magnificent. I also like this series because there is mystery. You would always would be on the edge of your seat.
This was the best series that I have read. Even though I didn't get to finish it. And it was the only series I read. I hope I get to finish the series. I also hope I get to read another good series.
I was never a big reader either before I came to sixth grade, actually it was torture to read. I think the thing that really helped me to start and like to read was a really good series like The Hunger Games, Maze Runner or Dream House Kings. This year I have read many other amazing series and I think I'm on my 25th book this year. The series I'm reading right now is amazing, it is the Divergent series, and it is similar to The Hunger Games just a little less violent. I'm on the second book in the series Insurgent and it is so good. If you haven't got the chance to read this series yet then you should, it reminds me of a series you would like!+
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