Mr. McManus's Great Reads

If you are looking for a good book for a family read aloud, a gift, or to inspire a reluctant reader, This is the spot for you. On this page, I've listed many popular genres of books. Select a genre to access a list of my favorite book recommendations within that genre. All the book titles are linked directly to Amazon.com and you can purchase the book from them. If you use this link to purchase a book, I'll get a small commission at no extra cost to you which allows me to keep this website going.Happy hunting and thanks for visiting my recommendations list. 

All of the books recommended of these lists are accessible to third to seventh grade (ages 8-12) and they have an average lexile level of 775. 

Fantasy


Some of my favorite fantasy books recommended in the McManus Files

Fantasy Book List

Historical Fiction


Some of my favorite historical fiction books recommended in the McManus Files

Historical Fiction Book List

Mystery


Some of my favorite mystery books recommended in the McManus Files

Mystery Book List

Realistic Fiction


Some of my favorite realistic fiction books recommended in the McManus Files

Realistic Fiction Book List

Adventure


Some of my favorite adventure books recommended in the McManus Files

Adventure Book List

Mr. McManus's Favorites


My All tiime favorite books and read alouds.

Mr. McManus's Favorites

Must Read Series


These series should not be missed.

Great Series Book List

Banned Books Kids Should Read


Great books that have a history of being banned but should be read.

Banned Book List