Suitable books for my just 7 year old ds

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I would really appreciate some ideas for books for my just 7 year old ds to read. He loved famous five and secret seven, all Jeremy Strong, Dick King Smith, Mr Majeika, Dirty Bertie, Roald Dahl, Daisy and the trouble with...books, some Michael Morpurgo etc.. I am trying to find some light hearted, innocent books if you see what i mean (suitable for a just 7 year old). We get loads of books from the library but he has read most of the ones appropriate for his age.

These are the ones I keep trying on my 7yo:

Boys Rule series
Books for Boys (Ian Whybrow/Tony Ross)
Astrosaurs

In reality, DS will only read a bit of non-fiction, Horrid Henry, Comix (Asterix, TinTin, Calvin+Hobbes, Beano) and Where's Wally/puzzle/maze books, sigh.

Some other ideas, seeing as yours is an advanced level reader:
The Railway Children, others by same author
The Railway Series (originals)
Anthologies like "Stories for six year olds"

My DS really liked the Narnia books at this age and Barefoot Books series of Tales e.g. Tales of old Ireland, Big book of monsters. He also liked Grimms tales and Greek myths and legends.

He also liked Where's Wally and still likes Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Diary of a Wimpy Vampire. The Demon Headmaster series of books are also proving popular (bit like the secret seven)as is Tintin. He liked the Charlie Small series for a while and one or two of the Jake Cake books. Flat Stanley series was a hit too. He also likes Non Fiction such as The Way things Work book and The Kid who named Pluto (stories about children who became scientists)

Try the Beast Quest series (far too many of them now, but books 1-6 are nice), the How To Train Your Dragon series, and the Charlie Small books.

Spud Murphy Series - Eoin Colfer
The Raven Mysteries - Marcus Sedgwick

spy dog

max flash

jack starwalt

It sounds like he's read a lot of the current series for his age group. You didn't mention Captain Underpants though. My ds who is the same age liked the Ramona series which you can get easily second hand. Nice funny stories about a feisty American girl.

also stig of the dump is fab book that he might enjoy.

He might be ready for Harry Potter, the first two are very easy reading. Once my son started them (aged just 7) I was amazed how quickly he rattled through the series, he then read them all again! I have since found it difficult to find appropriate books that will entertain and challenge him. He has just finished The Hobbit which he enjoyed but I think it will be a while before he tries Lord of the Rings. For light reading he devours the Mr Men series! My son will be 8 in Feb.

Alongside the others already mentioned ds (8y) just finished & really enjoyed The castle diary & pirate diary (you can get it as a double book, back to back,) & it contains facts in the middle with real historical facts. He also likes horrible histories, Marcia Williams books, the guiness book of records & match (magazine & annual).

I second Captain Underpants and definitely the Ramona and Beezus series. My ds has also loved the Moomins and we have got him some Moody Judy books for Christmas.

My dd is a little younger at 5 but has asked for the david walliams set from the book people for christmas,mr stink,billionaire boy and i can't remember the last one,they look suitable for a 7yr old boy.

My dd has the David Walliams series and yes, I don't see why they wouldn't be suitable for a 7 year old. They remind me strongly of Roald Dahl.

We love the Tashi stories - the Big, Big Book of Tashi. Excellent little adventure stories.

My DSs (9&7) love the Mr Gum books, the beast quest, horrid histories and also the Alex Rider books

DS aged 7 loves all the Diary of a Wimpy Kid books and also the Captain Underpants. Also the Mr Gum series.

Mr Gum and Jack Stwalwart, also if he likes football there are a whole set of series by somebody Childs, Tom Palmer etc.

Indian in the Cupboard stories by Lynne Reid Banks

There are some great ideas on this thread and I am taking notes!

Mr Gum
captain underpants
wimpy kid
Ottoline by Chris Riddell
How to train a dragon series
Fergus Crane by Riddell and Stewart
Mouse Noses on Toast
The Bare Bum Gang
Jake Cake by Michael Broad

Just William by Martin Jarvis - shorter & easier
Brer Rabbit tales by Blyton
Dinosaur cove
The more advanced Dr Seuss eg Horton hears a who