Books for a 7-10 year old boy - List #2

A Listmania! list by Melanie Audette (Seattle, WA United States)
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The list author says: "This is the second list in this series identifying enjoyable and meaningful books for boys (and girls, too, in most cases). Enjoy. And don't forget to see List #1, too. Also see books for a 10-12 year old boy."
The Egypt Game
1.  The Egypt Game by Zilpha Keatley Snyder
The list author says:
  "This is about kids being independent, creative and courageous."
$5.71   Used & New from: $0.71
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (234 customer reviews)

The Dangerous Alphabet
2.  The Dangerous Alphabet by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "This is one to read alongside your child. Take your time and savor the spooky pictures and unusual words. This will be the coolest abecedarium the two of you have ever read."
$6.29   Used & New from: $2.00
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fish
3.  Ken Schultz's Field Guide to Freshwater Fish by Ken Schultz
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The Ravenmaster's Secret: Escape From The Tower Of London
4.  The Ravenmaster's Secret: Escape From The Tower Of London by Elvira Woodruff
The list author says:
  "This is an exciting adventure that will warrant a conversation about loyalty, treason, doing what is right for your country vs. right for yourself or your friend. No easy answers, but great topics to broach with a child of this age."
$4.89   Used & New from: $0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)

The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1)
5.  The Red Pyramid (The Kane Chronicles, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "You won't be able to put this one down."
$14.13   Used & New from: $0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (747 customer reviews) | 7 customer discussions

The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo
6.  The Tiger Rising by Kate DiCamillo by Kate DiCamillo
The list author says:
  "So beautifully written with lots to discuss about life, loss, freedom, sadness, hope."
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews)

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The Invention of Hugo Cabret
7.  The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
The list author says:
  "Read this book before the movie, Hugo, comes out. The size of the book is intimidating, but it contains over 100 pictures, so reads in a few nights. "Awesome.""
$18.82   Used & New from: $7.89
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (535 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1)
8.  The Lost Hero (Heroes of Olympus, Book 1) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "This is the first in Rick Riordan's series, The Heroes of Olympus. Once you have read this entertaining, exciting story, you will be waiting for the next as much as your child is. try The Kane Chronicles, also by Riordan. Added benefit: your child is learning about Greek and Roman myths (and in the case of Kane, Egyptian)."
$14.78   Used & New from: $0.87
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,098 customer reviews) | 21 customer discussions

Found (Missing, The)
9.  Found (Missing, The) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The list author says:
  "This the first in a series about children found on an airplane who end up going on adventures through time. "It rules!""
$5.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (151 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Sent (Missing, The)
10.  Sent (Missing, The) by Margaret Peterson Haddix
The list author says:
  ""It's cool." Time traveling children. We "read" this and "Found" by listening to it on Audible. Highly recommended route so that child can play with Legos and listen to the story at the same time. A nice change."
$5.98
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (71 customer reviews)

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The Graveyard Book
11.  The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
The list author says:
  "The fact that my son woke up screaming in the middle of the night after reading this at bedtime only confirms how all-consuming Gaiman's prose can be. Fantastic book; can't wait to read his others (and my son agrees)."
$3.99
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (740 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

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The Not-So-Jolly Roger #2 (Time Warp Trio)
12.  The Not-So-Jolly Roger #2 (Time Warp Trio) by Jon Scieszka
The list author says:
  "Let your child read these on his or her own. Entertaining enough. My son read this one in one evening - very easy and a bonus about this series:  the historical references."
$4.99
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

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Stargirl (Readers Circle)
13.  Stargirl (Readers Circle) by Jerry Spinelli
The list author says:
  "This is an incredible book. If you are reading to your child there is only one spot you may want to skip. Tough subject - about inclusiveness and rejection and living up to who you are. Unforgettable."
$6.29   Used & New from: $0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,020 customer reviews) | 4 customer discussions

The Sign of the Beaver
14.  The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare
The list author says:
  "This work of historical fiction begins a little bit slowly, but is worth hanging on until chapter 3 or 4, when the main character meets a local Indian boy. The author includes many specifics about Indian and settler relationships, which enriches this wonderful story."
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Love, Stargirl
15.  Love, Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli
The list author says:
  "Sequels are often disappointing. This one, written as a letter to a character in the first novel, is fantastic."
$7.98   Used & New from: $0.01
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A King's Ransom (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 2)
16.  A King's Ransom (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 2) by Jude Watson
$10.23   Used & New from: $2.00
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)

The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, Book 1) - Library Edition
17.  The Maze of Bones (The 39 Clues, Book 1) - Library Edition by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "We won't put all the 39 Clues books here, but he has read up to 11 and then Book 1 of the new series, which is Cahills vs. Vespers. Historical references make this especially valuable reading. Enjoyment factor makes them not want to stop!"
$11.69   Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (221 customer reviews) | 10 customer discussions

The Medusa Plot (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 1)
18.  The Medusa Plot (The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers, Book 1) by Gordon Korman
$10.45   Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (117 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

One False Note (The 39 Clues, Book 2)
19.  One False Note (The 39 Clues, Book 2) by Gordon Korman
$10.19   Used & New from: $0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (104 customer reviews) | 6 customer discussions

The Black Circle (The 39 Clues , Book 5)
20.  The Black Circle (The 39 Clues , Book 5) by Patrick Carman
$10.98   Used & New from: $0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (54 customer reviews)

Beyond the Grave (The 39 Clues , Book 4)
21.  Beyond the Grave (The 39 Clues , Book 4) by Jude Watson
$9.88   Used & New from: $0.01
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (57 customer reviews)

In Too Deep (The 39 Clues, Book 6)
22.  In Too Deep (The 39 Clues, Book 6) by Jude Watson
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3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (74 customer reviews)

The Viper's Nest (The 39 Clues, Book 7)
23.  The Viper's Nest (The 39 Clues, Book 7) by Peter Lerangis
$10.91   Used & New from: $0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (50 customer reviews)

The Owl Keeper
24.  The Owl Keeper by Christine Brodien-Jones
The list author says:
  "Set in a future in which dark forces rule. The protagonist must re-examine what is reality, what is myth, and where is his place in an uncertain future. Promotes independent thinking and includes children questioning authority."
$15.01   Used & New from: $0.01
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (19 customer reviews)

City of Orphans
25.  City of Orphans by Avi
The list author says:
  "Mystery set in late 19th C New York that gives readers insight into the immigrant experience, poverty vs wealth, newspaper distribution and social justice. Wonderful."
$15.84   Used & New from: $2.19
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)

Savvy
26.  Savvy by Ingrid Law
The list author says:
  "Coming of age story. Tender, but full of enough action to satisfy even today's over-stimulated youth."
$7.19   Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (161 customer reviews)

Wonderstruck
27.  Wonderstruck by Brian Selznick
The list author says:
  "Glorious graphic/novel combination exploring relationships, loss, deafness and museums."
$20.96   Used & New from: $13.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (235 customer reviews)

The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, Book 3)
28.  The Serpent's Shadow (The Kane Chronicles, Book 3) by Rick Riordan
$13.58   Used & New from: $2.39
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (650 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

The Sea of Trolls (Sea of Trolls Trilogy)
29.  The Sea of Trolls (Sea of Trolls Trilogy) by Nancy Farmer
$8.99   Used & New from: $0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (125 customer reviews)

The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set
30.  The Hunger Games Trilogy Boxed Set by Suzanne Collins
The list author says:
  "I was hesitant to have my son read these. No regrets--more positive messages than gore. I enjoyed them, too, especially book 3."
$31.57   Used & New from: $21.95
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4,691 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders)
31.  Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders) by Brandon Mull
$15.50   Used & New from: $1.55
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (130 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

A World Without Heroes (Beyonders)
32.  A World Without Heroes (Beyonders) by Brandon Mull
$7.19   Used & New from: $0.71
4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (173 customer reviews)

Theodore Boone: The Abduction
33.  Theodore Boone: The Abduction by John Grisham
$6.53   Used & New from: $0.01
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (270 customer reviews)

Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle)
34.  Brisingr (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini
$11.83   Used & New from: $3.16
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (940 customer reviews) | 99 customer discussions

Inheritance or the Vault of Souls
35.  Inheritance or the Vault of Souls by Christopher Paolini
$16.55   Used & New from: $3.31
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,752 customer reviews) | 31 customer discussions

Brisinger : Inheritance Book 3
36.  Brisinger : Inheritance Book 3 by Christopher Paolini
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Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle)
37.  Eldest (Inheritance Cycle, Book 2) (The Inheritance Cycle) by Christopher Paolini
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3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1,674 customer reviews) | 59 customer discussions

The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, Book 2)
38.  The Throne of Fire (The Kane Chronicles, Book 2) by Rick Riordan
$13.28   Used & New from: $0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (433 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

Stoneheart Trilogy, Book One, The: Stoneheart (The Stoneheart Trilogy)
39.  Stoneheart Trilogy, Book One, The: Stoneheart (The Stoneheart Trilogy) by Charlie Fletcher
$7.19   Used & New from: $0.01
4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (32 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

The Hobbit
40.  The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien
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4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5,074 customer reviews)

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