I love giving books as gifts for kids. Giving them a whole series box set is an excellent way to get them excited about reading. Most book series for tweens are full of adventure and fantasy though there are also some that are silly or humorous.
I have four kids who have passed through or are currently tweens so we’ve seen almost all the book series out there.
I can tell which have been favorite book series for tweens because they are tattered and torn from being read and reread over and over. A couple times we’ve had to buy new copies because my second oldest sometimes reads her favorites more than a dozen times and she isn’t the most careful of people.
But I don’t mind because she loves reading and I don’t want to discourage that!
I hope you enjoy this list. And don’t forget to check out 101 Gift Ideas for Tweens and Teens.
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Book Series for Tweens
Theodore Boone Box Set
John Grisham wrote a great series for tweens. Mysteries that boys and girls will both enjoy.
The Tripods Collection
This is a classic aliens trilogy. Perfect for any kid who loves sci-fi.
The Mysterious Benedict Society Collection
My 12 year old read these a couple years ago and absolutely loved them. I think she read through the series several times.
Wildwood Chronicles Complete Box Set
A delightful fantasy series everyone in my house has enjoyed.
More Book Series for Tweens
Middle School Box Set
Funny and fun to read for tweens.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians Hardcover Boxed Set
If you've watched the movies you might not be excited to read the books but these are 100 times better than the movies!
A Series of Unfortunate
These are a little dark but so so good!
Good Night Stories for Rebel Girls
Great books about girls who have made a difference in the world.
More Tween Book Series
The Complete Adventures of the Borrowers
I remember reading these when I was a kid. Still a great series.
Warriors Box Set
Sci-fi adventure series about animals.
Gaither Sisters Trilogy
Wonderful stories about sisters growing up in the 1960's.
Spy School Top Secret Collection
My 14 year old spent about 3 years reading and rereading these while she was in grade school. She loved them all until they fell apart.
The Last Kids on Earth
Wonderful adventure series.
And, of course, don’t forget the Harry Potter series if your tween hasn’t read it yet. Not all kids love it but when they do they REALLY love it. It’s one of those book series for tweens that everyone has to try at least once.
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