Secondhand Chapter Book (Age 8-12) Bargain Book Box DSH1077

This fantastic collection of twenty-four paperback novels is a dream come true for young bookworms (and their parents). It balances timeless classics from Roald Dahl and Enid Blyton with the hottest modern hits in funny, fast-paced fiction. Whether your reader loves boarding school mysteries, zombie attacks, football, or just a good laugh, this box has it covered.

1. Summer Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton (Pamela Cox) The sun is shining on the Cornish cliffs as the girls return for the summer term. But it wouldn't be Malory Towers without a little drama. Between tennis matches and picnics, the students must navigate new rivalries and uncover a secret that threatens to ruin the term.

2. New Term at Malory Towers by Enid Blyton (Pamela Cox) The school bell rings for a new year! Darrell’s younger sister, Felicity, is now head of the third form, but she has her hands full with a class of mischief-makers. Expect midnight feasts, stern talks from Matron, and the enduring power of friendship.

3. Five on a Treasure Island by Enid Blyton This is where the legend begins. Julian, Dick, and Anne meet their cousin George (and her dog Timmy) for the first time. Together, they row out to Kirrin Island to hunt for lost gold, sparking a series of adventures that will last a lifetime.

4. Matilda by Roald Dahl Matilda Wormwood is a genius stuck in a family of idiots. But when she discovers she has telekinetic powers, she decides it's time to teach her cruel parents and the terrifying headmistress, Miss Trunchbull, a lesson they will never forget.

5. James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl After escaping his horrible aunts, James finds himself on a magical, house-sized peach rolling across the ocean. Inside, he befriends a band of human-sized bugs, and together they embark on a surreal journey to New York City.

6. The Day I Became the Most Wanted Boy in the World by Tom McLaughlin When a boy who struggles with spelling accidentally signs his name on a list of the world's most dangerous criminals, he suddenly finds himself on the run. It’s a hilarious case of mistaken identity that spirals into pure chaos.

7. A Different Dog by Paul Jennings From the master of the twist ending comes a gripping, shorter novel. A boy who can't speak finds himself trapped in a car on a freezing mountain with a dog that isn't quite what it seems. It’s a tense, emotional survival story that will keep you guessing.

8. Rowley Jefferson's Awesome Friendly Spooky Stories by Jeff Kinney Grab a flashlight and hide under the covers! Rowley Jefferson, the best friend of Wimpy Kid Greg Heffley, tries his hand at horror. These stories are full of zombies, ghosts, and ghouls, but delivered with Rowley’s signature charm and humor.

9. The Bolds by Julian Clary Mr. and Mrs. Bold are just your average suburban couple—except for the fact that they are actually hyenas living in disguise. They have to work very hard to suppress their giggles and hide their tails from the neighbors in this riotously funny adventure.

10. Just Annoying! by Andy Griffiths & Terry Denton Before they built the Treehouse, Andy and Terry were just being annoying. This collection of short stories celebrates the fine art of irritating your parents and siblings, featuring runaway prams, dead flies, and plenty of slapstick fun.

11. Fantastic Mr Fox by Roald Dahl Three mean farmers—Boggis, Bunce, and Bean—are determined to catch the clever fox who keeps stealing their livestock. But Mr. Fox has a plan to save his family (and his tail) that is far more brilliant than anything the humans can cook up.

12. Poppy Pym and the Pharaoh's Curse by Laura Wood Poppy Pym was raised in a traveling circus, so boarding school feels a bit dull—until an ancient Egyptian ruby arrives and brings a curse with it. Poppy must use her acrobatics and circus skills to solve the mystery and save the school.

13. Football Academy: The Real Thing by Tom Palmer United's under-12 team is in Poland for a tournament, but they are facing tough opposition on the pitch and bullying off it. This realistic sports story captures the pressure, the passion, and the teamwork required to make it in the beautiful game.

14. Tiger Warrior: War of the Fox Demons by M. Chan Jack is an ordinary boy who discovers he is the new Jade Hero. He possesses the magical powers of the Chinese Zodiac and must battle the Fox Demons who are trying to invade our world. It’s high-kicking action with a mythological twist.

15. Agent Asha: Mission Shark Bytes by Sophie Deen Asha is a computer coding genius and a secret agent for the Children's Spy Agency. Her mission: stop the world's biggest tech company from brainwashing everyone. It’s a smart, modern thriller that actually teaches kids real coding concepts.

16. My Life and Other Stuff I Made Up by Tristan Bancks Tom Weekly’s life is weird. Really weird. In this collection of semi-autobiographical short stories, you’ll read about nit epidemics, teeth-rotting challenges, and other gross-out disasters that are delightfully relatable.

17. Total Mayhem: Day One - Into the Cave of Thieves by Ralph Lazar Dash Candoo finds himself in a school where homework is replaced by battles against invisible robbers and chaotic creatures. This book is fast, furious, and packed with illustrations, making it perfect for reluctant readers.

18. The Detention Detectives by Lis Jardine Three mismatched students are stuck in detention when they witness a crime. To clear their names and solve the mystery, the "nerd," the "troublemaker," and the "new girl" have to put aside their differences and work together.

19. Zombie Diaries: Face the Keesala by M.J. Tipler Jimmy and his friends are trying to survive the zombie apocalypse, but these zombies aren't just scary—they're weird. Written in a diary format with plenty of doodles, this is a laugh-out-loud take on the end of the world.

20. Epic Fail Tales: Attack of the Giant Robot Zombie Mermaid by Matt Cosgrove Fairy tales get a "fail" makeover. This story takes familiar tropes and twists them into a hilarious, mashed-up disaster involving robots, zombies, and mermaids. It’s pure, silly entertainment.

21. Small Change for Stuart by Lissa Evans Stuart Horten moves to a boring town, only to find a box of old coins and a letter from his missing great-uncle, a famous magician. He is swept into a magical scavenger hunt through the town’s history to find his uncle's lost workshop.

22. Choose Your Own Adventure: Journey Under the Sea by R.A. Montgomery You are the hero of this story. You dive into the deep ocean to search for the lost city of Atlantis. Will you befriend a whale, battle a giant squid, or get lost in the abyss? Every decision you make changes the ending.

23. Diary of a Roblox Pro: Monster Escape by Ari Avatar For the gamer in the house, this book takes readers inside the world of Roblox. Ari is stuck in a spooky server filled with monsters, and he has to use his gaming skills to glitch, build, and battle his way to freedom.

24. Chess Nuts by Julia Lawrinson A heartwarming and funny story about a group of kids who don't quite fit in, but find their place on the school chess team. It’s about strategy, friendship, and proving that you don't have to be a jock to be a winner.