As promised, here is my list of the 25 best chapter books of 2000 - 2009. Warning: This is my list, you or your children may not like all of these books! Please read the descriptions and other reviews before you dive in. Middle grade books are more diverse and can contain scenes that would bother sensitive readers. With that said, ENJOY!
And be sure to add your own favorites to the Comments section.
- Babymouse: Queen of the World! by Jennifer L. Holm, 2005.
- Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo, 2000.
- Beyond the Deepwoods (The Edge Chronicles, Book 1) by Paul Stewart, 2004.
- Diary of a Fairy Godmother by Esmé Raji Codell, 2005.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, 2007
- Ellie McDoodle: Have Pen, Will Travel by Ruth Barshaw, 2007
- Emmaline and the Bunny by Katherine Hannigan, 2009
- Fashion Kitty by Charise Mericle Harper, 2005.
- The field guide (Spiderwick Chronicles, Book 1) by Tony DiTerlizzi, 2003
- Flipped by Wendelin Van Draanen, 2001.
- Gooney Bird Greene by Lois Lowry, 2002.
- The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman, 2008.
- Hi! Fly Guy by Tedd Arnold, 2005.
- Inkheart by Cornelia Funke, 2003.
- Into the Wild (Warriors, #1) by Erin Hunter, 2003.
- Lost Treasure of the Emerald Eye (Geronimo Stilton, Book 1) by Geronimo Stilton, 2004.
- Lunch Walks Among Us (Franny K. Stein, Mad Scientist) by Jim Benton, 2004
- Magyk (Septimus Heap, #1) by Angie Sage, 2005.
- Mercy Watson to the Rescue (Mercy Watson) by Kate DiCamillo, 2005
- No more dead dogs by Gordon Korman, 2000.
- Ruby Lu, brave and true by Lenore Look, 2004.
- Savvy by Ingrid Law, 2008.
- Seer of Shadows by Avi, 2008.
- The Thief Lord by Cornelia Funke, 2001.
- When you reach me by Rebecca Stead, 2009.
