Books for level 8 readers

From Peabody's kids' book lists

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Series at this age

• Dog Man by Dav Pilkey, ages 7+: 15 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Cat Kid Comic Club by Dav Pilkey, ages 7+: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• The Bad Guys by Aaron Blabey, ages 6–10: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Wings of Fire by Tui T. Sutherland, drawn by Mike Holmes, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney, ages 8–12: 21 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Amulet by Kazu Kibuishi, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey, ages 6–10: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Bone by Jeff Smith, ages 8–12: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• The Last Kids on Earth by Max Brallier, drawn by Douglas Holgate, ages 8–12: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• InvestiGators by John Patrick Green, ages 7–10: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels by Ann M. Martin (adapted by Raina Telgemeier and other artists), ages 8–12: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Hilo by Judd Winick, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Narwhal and Jelly by Ben Clanton, ages 6–9: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Phoebe and Her Unicorn by Dana Simpson, ages 8–12: 24 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Big Nate by Lincoln Peirce, ages 8–12: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 7–10: 20 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Pizza and Taco by Stephen Shaskan, ages 5–8: 11 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Yotsuba&! by Kiyohiko Azuma, ages 6–12: 16 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Chi's Sweet Home by Konami Kanata, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Bunny vs Monkey by Jamie Smart, ages 8–12: 12 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• CatStronauts by Drew Brockington, ages 6–10: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Zita the Spacegirl by Ben Hatke, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Hilda by Luke Pearson, ages 7–11: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Lunch Lady by Jarrett J. Krosoczka, ages 7–10: 10 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Click by Kayla Miller, ages 8–12: 7 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Cleopatra in Space by Mike Maihack, ages 8–12: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• 5 Worlds by Mark Siegel and Alexis Siegel; art by Xanthe Bouma, Matt Rockefeller and Boya Sun, ages 8–12: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Magic Tree House by Mary Pope Osborne, adapted by Jenny Laird, art by Kelly and Nichole Matthews, ages 6–9: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Smile, Sisters and Guts by Raina Telgemeier, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Sunny by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 8–12: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Lightfall by Tim Probert, ages 8–12: 4 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Squish by Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm, ages 7–10: 8 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Owly by Andy Runton, ages 5–8: 5 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Bird & Squirrel by James Burks, ages 7–10: 7 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Max Meow by John Gallagher, ages 7–10: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Agent Moose by Mo O'Hara and Jess Bradley, ages 6–9: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Ricky Ricotta by Dav Pilkey, illustrated by Dan Santat (Martin Ontiveros drew the first editions), ages 4–9: 9 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• The Tea Dragon Society by Katie O'Neill, ages 7–11: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Sanity & Tallulah by Molly Brooks, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Stuntboy by Jason Reynolds and Raúl the Third, ages 8–12: 2 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Mr. Wolf's Class by Aron Nels Steinke, ages 7+: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Pea, Bee, & Jay by Brian "Smitty" Smith, ages 6–10: 6 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.
• Ham Helsing by Rich Moyer, ages 8–12: 3 books in order, with a checklist that the Series Challenge counts.