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In the age of technology, it can be hard to get children to put down their tablets and pick up a book. Well, these books will reignite your kids love of reading!

10. Alice in Wonderland

Written by Lewis Carroll

If you want your kids to read the classics, you can’t go wrong with Alice in Wonderland. Children will enjoy getting lost in Carroll’s fantastical world. Since it was written over 100 years ago the language is a tad confusing, so I recommend that grownups read the story with their kids to help them understand. You can even do silly voices for each of the characters.

9. Captain Underpants

Written by Dav Pilkey

Sometimes in order to get kids to read you have to give them something stimulating. And nothing could be more stimulating than a superhero series full of silly bathroom humor. This series follows two mischievous boys who bring their comic book creation to life by turning their mean principle into an under dressed superhero.

8. A Series of Unfortunate Events

Written by Lemony Snicket

I’m not gonna lie, this series doesn’t end well. But your pre teens will still have fun along the journey even if they are disappointed with the destination. This series follows the Baudelaire children as they bounce from home to home trying to escape the clutches of the evil Count Olaf who is determined to steal their inheritance.

7. Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos

Written by Tracey Baptiste

Kids will love the magical journey that this book takes them on. Moko Magic: Carnival Chaos tells the story of three cousins who discover that they are Mokos, or protector spirits, with magical abilities. They must come together and use their powers to defeat an evil force who threatens to ruin the carnival season in their Brooklyn home.

6. Vampire Kisses

Written by Ellen Schreiber

This young adult series is for the teenagers who want to read YA romance more than they want to read fantasy. Vampire Kisses is a young adult vampire series that actually predates Twilight. Unlike Twilight, this book series doesn’t take itself too seriously. It tells the story of a goth girl named Raven who has always wanted to be a vampire. And when a handsome vampire moves to town, she sees this as her chance to make her dreams come true. This series is fun, innocently romantic, and more humorous and campy than it is edgy.

5. The Grace of Wild Things

Written by Heather Fawcett

This book is basically Anne of Green Gables for today’s generation of kids. It follows the story of Grace, a young orphan who was never adopted so she runs off to be an apprentice to a mysterious witch in the woods. But she has no idea what kind of mess she has gotten herself into. The Grace of Wild Things is a great book for preteens and teens who are going through their witch phase. Some of us never leave that phase and we are all the better for it.

4. The Girl Who Drank The Moon

Written by Kelly Barnhill

The Girl Who Drank The Moon is a beautifully written fairytale about a young girl who is raised by a kindly witch who feeds her moonlight. When she turns thirteen, she obtains magical powers and chaos threatens to destroy the land around her. This is a wonderful story for the kids and preteens who still believe in magic and will always believe in magic.

3. Seraphina and the Black Cloak

Written by Robert Beatty

Seraphina and the Black Cloak follows the story of a young girl who lives in the basement of the legendary Biltmore estate. As she hides from the owners of the magnificent home, she uncovers the truth behind who she really is. This story is perfect for kids and preteens who love a good mystery.

2. The Thief of Time: A Magical Fantasy Adventure

Written by Vivi Barnes, Christina Farley, and Amy Christine Parker

This book will make your children fall in love with reading. The Thief of Time: A Magical Fantasy Adventure tells the story of three friends who fall through a portal and become students at a magical academy. There, they uncover a mystery and go on a quest to protect the academy.

1. Venomous

Written by Christopher Krovatin

A little word of warning. This book is for teenagers and only teenagers. There is some mature language and themes throughout that book. Venomous is a great book for teens who may be struggling with mental health problems or may have trouble fitting it. It tells the story of Locke Vinetti, a kind-natured boy who struggles with anger problems. He is able to manage his anger with the help of his friends, family, and therapist.