Best Fiction Books for Preteen Boys

Preteen boys are in that awkward stage between being a little kid and a teenager. They are sometimes referred as "tween-agers". They may voice frustration and anger as they try to learn where they fit in exactly. They may even see parents as "old people" who don't quite understand them or can't relate to them. Literature is a great way to deal with these issues. There are some really great chapter fiction books for boys that are written in the voice of a child their age or close to it. Let's take a look at some of them.

"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney: As far as this writer and her 9 year old son are concerned, these are some of the best fiction books for preteen boys. Greg, the main character of this book series is a preteen boy who suffers all troubles of schoolyard teasing, annoying younger brothers and persistent parents. The book is written in the style of a preteen's printing, with drawings and some cursive writing thrown in. This is enough to hold the interest of most young boys while the parent gets the satisfaction of watching the boy brush up on his reading skills and even practice interpreting cursive writing. This writer can say from experience that her son was so thrilled with this collection that he couldn't wait for his scholastic order to come in, but instead borrowed the entire collection from the library!

"The Fudge Books" by Judy Blume: This collection is also among the best fiction books for preteen kids. Peter, a middle school boy trying to find his place in the world is often overwhelmed by the antics of his siblings, one of which is nicknamed "Fudge". These books offer a glimpse into the details of the world of a boy who has alot to deal with. Girls are taking on a whole new meaning and the pressures of middle school are enough to make Peter do just about anything to avoid being embarrassed by Fudge and his creative way of handling life.

"Goosebumps" by R.L. Stine: It would be hard to compile a collection of the best fiction books for preteen boys without including the Goosebumps series. What boy doesn't need a little PG style gore and fear in their life? These books offer stories about all sorts of monsters, but they do it in such a style that you won't mind if your boy reads them. They are entertaining for boys and offer enough of the macabre to keep them from wanting to watch really scary movies!

Feel free to leave a comment to let readers know what kind of books you've found to be suitable for preteen boys. The more the merrier!