Serial books and over-arching stories for boys & teens

A Listmania! list by April Wallis "scary_aunty" (Kent)
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1)
1.  Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (Book 1) by J. K. Rowling
The list author says:
  "7 books - needs no introduction - appeals to many age ranges as long as reading ability is sound"
£4.99   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (989 customer reviews) | 9 customer discussions

Northern Lights (His Dark Materials)
2.  Northern Lights (His Dark Materials) by Philip Pullman
The list author says:
  "Classic fantasy adventure - older reader - 3 books - teenage reading"
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4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (780 customer reviews) | 3 customer discussions

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Artemis Fowl
3.  Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
The list author says:
  "Fowl by name and fowl by nature - fantasy adventure about techno fairies and crime - up to adventure 7 now I think - older reader"
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4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (196 customer reviews) | 2 customer discussions

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The Bad Beginning (Series of Unfortunate Events)
4.  The Bad Beginning (Series of Unfortunate Events) by Lemony Snicket
The list author says:
  "Quirky off beat humour and adventure - 13 episodes - suit about age 9"
£3.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (99 customer reviews)

Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet)
5.  Mortal Engines (Mortal Engines Quartet) by Philip Reeve
The list author says:
  "Great series of 4 sci-fi books - teen read really - especially past book's 1 or 2"
£5.24   Used & New from: £0.49
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)

Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Book 1
6.  Wolf Brother: Chronicles of Ancient Darkness Book 1 by Michelle Paver
The list author says:
  "6 adventures set in ancient Europe - well researched - older reader"
£4.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)

Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1)
7.  Skulduggery Pleasant (Skulduggery Pleasant - book 1) by Derek Landy
The list author says:
  "Gothy Buffy type adventure - about 4 books have been written to date - older reader"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (100 customer reviews)

The Chronicles of Narnia Modern (1) - The Magician's Nephew
8.  The Chronicles of Narnia Modern (1) - The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis
The list author says:
  "First in the chronicles of Narnia - classic children's fiction - elaborate language - suit a confident reader from about age 9"
£5.39   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

The Seeing Stone (Arthur)
9.  The Seeing Stone (Arthur) by Kevin Crossley-Holland
The list author says:
  "The Arthur trilogy - myth and magic - older reader - probably 11+"
£5.59   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (25 customer reviews)

The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4
10.  The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4 by Sue Townsend
The list author says:
  "A teens book really - about puberty and adolescence - goes right up to the weapons of mass destruction - very funny"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (170 customer reviews)

Lionboy
11.  Lionboy by Zizou Corder
The list author says:
  "Future shock adventure story - the boy who can talk to cats - 3 books - suit about age 9 and up"
£4.89   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

Truckers: The First Book of the Nomes
12.  Truckers: The First Book of the Nomes by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "3 fantasy adventures about the little people - suit about age 9"
£3.91   Used & New from: £0.01
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Johnny and the Bomb (Johnny Maxwell)
13.  Johnny and the Bomb (Johnny Maxwell) by Terry Pratchett
The list author says:
  "Time travel adventure - 3 books - quirky off beat humour - suit about age 9"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Fergus Crane (Far-Flung Adventures)
14.  Fergus Crane (Far-Flung Adventures) by Paul Stewart
The list author says:
  "Fantasy worlds and adventure 3 episodes - suit about age 9"
£4.49   Used & New from: £0.01
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)

A Triple Treat of Horrid Henry: (Mummy's Curse / Revenge / Bogey Babysitter): "Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse", "Horrid Henry's Revenge", "Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter"
15.  A Triple Treat of Horrid Henry: (Mummy's Curse / Revenge / Bogey Babysitter): "Horrid Henry and the Mummy's Curse", "Horrid Henry's Revenge", "Horrid Henry and the Bogey Babysitter" by Francesca Simon
The list author says:
  "Large collection of books about the Horrid Henry character and his bro Perfect Peter - can be read in any order - rising 7's"
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3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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My Dad's Got an Alligator!
16.  My Dad's Got an Alligator! by Jeremy Strong
The list author says:
  "1 of about 4 books about the same family's hilarious adventures - age 7 and up depending on reading ability"
£3.74   Used & New from: £0.01
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

The Last Cowboys
17.  The Last Cowboys by Harry Horse
The list author says:
  "1 of a set of 4 books about the tongue in cheek adventures of a dog called Roo - would suit juniors"
£7.33   Used & New from: £4.29
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

The Stolen Lake (The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase Sequence)
18.  The Stolen Lake (The Wolves Of Willoughby Chase Sequence) by Joan Aiken
The list author says:
  "From the Wolves of Willoughby Chase - classic fantasy older reader"
£4.89   Used & New from: £1.06
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)

Borrowers Afield, the (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic)
19.  Borrowers Afield, the (Odyssey/Harcourt Young Classic) by Mary Norton
The list author says:
  "A set of 4 classic adventures about the little people"
£4.99   Used & New from: £1.24
5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

The Huntsman (Warriors of the Wasteland)
20.  The Huntsman (Warriors of the Wasteland) by Douglas Hill
The list author says:
  "Of a set of 3 by this excellent children's sci-fi writer - older reader"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)

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The Iron, the Switch and the Broom Cupboard (Jiggy McCue)
21.  The Iron, the Switch and the Broom Cupboard (Jiggy McCue) by Michael Lawrence
The list author says:
  "A set of really funny books about Jiggy - who has a habit of finding magic doors into other realities and ending up in strange talking underpants"
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4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)

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The Adventures of Captain Underpants
22.  The Adventures of Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
The list author says:
  "Loads of these - Ive never red them but they are very popular with Year 4 boys - cant think why - has the word pants in the title"
£3.47   Used & New from: £0.01
4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (43 customer reviews)

Hiccup: How to Train Your Dragon
23.  Hiccup: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell
The list author says:
  "Hiccup the dragon trainer's adventures - very visual books - has ICT tie ins - suits lower juniors"
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4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (42 customer reviews)

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Percy Jackson Pbk 5-Book Boxed Set (Percy Jackson and the Olympians)
24.  Percy Jackson Pbk 5-Book Boxed Set (Percy Jackson and the Olympians) by Rick Riordan
The list author says:
  "Greek myth in modern times - I think book 6 is also out - older reader"
£20.11   Used & New from: £14.90
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)

The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set)
25.  The Lord of the Rings (3 Book Box set) by J. R. R. Tolkien
The list author says:
  "Needs no introduction the books are an all absorbing read for teens and many age groups"
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4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (602 customer reviews) | 1 customer discussion

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Last updated: 07/05/2011
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