Check out these five popular children’s fiction series of 2021, and bond with your kids over these fun stories!
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What better way to embark on adventures than by reading? Reading not only allows us to learn continually and live vicariously, but it is also a great way to bond with your children.
If you're looking for your next read, check out these five popular children’s fiction series according to National Library Board's 2021 Year-In-Review data.
Dog Man Series
Image credits: Dav Pilkey
Book 1: Dog Man
No. of books: 10
George and Harold create a new comic book hero in Dog Man, a crimefighter with the head of a police dog and the body of a policeman, who faces off against his archnemesis Petey the Cat.
Dav Pilkey's wildly popular Dog Man series appeals to readers of all ages and explores universally positive themes, including empathy, kindness, persistence, and the importance of being true to one's self.
Cat Kid Comic Club Series
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Book 1: Cat Kid Comic Club
No. of books: 3
A brand-new graphic novel series by Dav Pilkey, the internationally bestselling author and illustrator of the Dog Man and Captain Underpants series. Readers of all ages will unleash their own creativity as they open the door to visual comic-book storytelling with the help of Dav Pilkey and his heartfelt, humorous, and amazing cast, featuring Li'l Petey, Molly, and Flippy in Cat Kid Comic Club.
Keeper of the Lost Cities Series
Image credits: Shannon Messenger
Book 1: Keeper of the Lost Cities
No. of books: 10 primary works
At age twelve, Sophie learns that the remarkable abilities that have always caused her to stand out identify her as an elf, and after being brought to Eternalia to hone her skills, discovers that she has secrets buried in her memory for which some would kill.
Harry Potter Series
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Book 1: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
No. of books: 7 primary works
A series of fantasy novels that chronicle the lives of Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley at the Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Be immersed in the world of magic as the trio overcome obstacles to defeat the Dark Wizard Lord Voldemort.
Geronimo Stilton and the Kingdom of Fantasy Series
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Book 1: The Kingdom of Fantasy
No. of books: 14
Geronimo Stilton is summoned back to the Kingdom of Fantasy, but he finds Blossom, Queen of the Fairies, surrounded by dark fairies and behaving very coldly--and it is up to Geronimo to figure out just what is going on and find the allies he needs to free Blossom from the evil spell that is affecting her.
