It can be difficult to find the right book for preteen boys, especially if one isn’t familiar with the numerous titles and series available on the shelves. This article will help parents and family members decide which genre of book is best for the recipient and make the search for the perfect gift easier.
Favorite Movies
Many boys have favorite movies that are watched over and over again. Find out what is being watched and do a search at any large, online bookstore to see if the movie also has a series of books to go with it. For example, there are Dinotopia paperback books for kids, ages 9 to 12 that are put out through Random House Books for Young Readers. Star Wars is another popular movie for boys and there are several paperback series available for preteens, such as The Last Jedi Series and the Jedi Quest series by author Jude Watson.
Let’s Be Silly
There are a great number of fantastic books series out for boys who love to laugh and be silly. Check out the Time Warp Trio series by Jon Scieszka, the Supernatural Rubber Chicken series by D.L. Garfinkle, and The Day My Butt Went Psycho by Andy Griffiths. In graphic novels, there’s the humorous and silly Grosse Adventures by Annie Auerbach
Fantasy Adventure
Do dragon posters hang on the wall? Are there wooden swords lying around the yard? Try fantasy adventure books, a favorite genre for many preteen boys. For boys, ages 9 to 12, check out the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and The Secrets of the Immortal Nicholas Flamel series by Michael Scott. Dragon lovers will dive right into the Dragon Codex books by R.D. Henham and the Dragon Slayers' Academy books by Kate McMullan
Sports
Football, basketball, soccer, and hockey. It doesn’t matter which sport it is, all sports are great! There are lots of great sports books out there for preteen boys. In non-fiction, there’s And Nobody Got Hurt! The World's Weirdest, Wackiest True Sports Stories by Len Berman and Sports Illustrated Kids: All-Star Picture Puzzles by Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids. In fiction, check out author Matt Christopher and his sports fiction books for kids and Heat by Mike Lupica.
Not Into Books?
Finally, if the gift recipient isn’t into books but likes the Sunday comics, check out what stores have in the way of young adult graphic novels. These books are great for kids who don’t like to read or who feel overwhelmed by pages and pages of words. Some very popular comic or graphic novels include Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinne, Magic Pickle Graphic Novel by Scott Morse, and the Daniel Boom AKA Loud Boy by D.J. Steinberg.
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