How to get a 10-year-old boy into reading good books?

He reread all the books himself when we had finished reading together. Then he wanted more adventure series to read. He's 10 now and he reads at least 2 books per week, sometimes more. So find something you like too and read it to him. Harry Potter might be good. My boys all love John Flanagan's books too. read more

In this case, a 'good book' should be defined by short, easy to read, and a subject that is exciting to him. My best advice: Take him to a used book store, give him $10, and let him pick a book. Then if he gets into reading, let him be the one to decide what a 'good book' is. read more

Here's a handy guide to the 10 best books for boys aged seven to 12, chosen with the help of Ellen Ainsworth, a retired children's librarian and mother of two grownup sons who has more than 33 years' experience of getting boys reading. read more

Practice shared reading. Shared reading or reading as a collective experience could entail taking turns reading pages, sections or chapters, or you and your child silently reading the same book. Shared reading can vary depending on your child’s age and needs. read more