Series Books

Question: What is a series?
Answer: A series book can be read on its own and need no background explained. Each work stands alone and it does not need to be read in order.

Question: How is it different from a sequence novel?

Answer: It is a set of novels that have their own title and storyline. They can be read out of order.

Question: Who reads series?
Answer: According to Scholastic Publishing Company a series could be for someone who is a reluctant reader as well as a book addict.

A reluctant reader usually has a hard time discovering a book or genre that will interest them. With a series novel, that search is minimized. The next book in the series will most likely be similar in the way it is written and what it is written about. These books also can draw the reluctant reader into the story. The reader might also want to finish the series to find out what happens at the end.

A book addict will read a series to follow along the plot. Reading is usually easy for most of these people, so reading does not require as much effort. Therefore these readers can read more. It will draw the person into the plot and they might as what to finish to see what happens at the end.

Scholastic also provides a list of series. These are great for a reluctant reader who is just getting started. Here are some of the most popular:

• The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. LewisEmbark upon otherworldly adventure in these seven classic stories.
• Harry Potter by J. K. RowlingThis orphan wizard may transform your child into a reader.
• Goosebumps by R. L. StineShudder along with the safe scares in this highly addictive series.
• Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls WilderRelive pioneer life with the famous Ingalls family in this autobiographical series.
• The Dark Is Rising Sequence by Susan CooperSatisfy your fantasy fan's quest for enchanted adventure with this Newbery Award-winning series.
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney