8 Books Worth Building Your Own Flashlight For

a book list by Liam H., an 11-year-old who built his own flashlight

shelved under Tween and Submitted by Fans of Flashlight Worthy

A word from Liam's Mom:
This list was compiled by my 11-year-old son Liam, who enjoys reading in bed after he’s supposed to be asleep.  He’ll sneak a flashlight under the covers, and if we confiscate that? He’ll construct one from his Snap Circuits Electronics Kit. Really.

Below are his recommendations, along with a quote from him about each book. I hope you enjoy them.

Artemis Fowl Boxed Set

Artemis Fowl Boxed Set

by Eoin Colfer

Liam says:
This is a great series about a 12-year-old criminal mastermind and a bunch of fairies who live 50 miles underground.

I want to read this book     I've read this and liked it

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Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism

by Georgia Byng

Liam says:
English kids with awesome powers, pugs, evildoers, chases; what's not to like?

I want to read this book     I've read this and liked it

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The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher

The Amazing Flight of Darius Frobisher

by Bill Harley

Liam says:
Kid finds bike. Kid jumps on bike. Bike flies away with kid. Bill Harley is a great author, and great singer and songwriter too.

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Tunnels

Tunnels

by Roderick Gordon, Brian Williams

Liam says:
Indiana Jones-type archeology in modern times done by a 12-year-old kid, with a bit of magic.

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Skulduggery Pleasant

Skulduggery Pleasant

by Derek Landy, illustrated by Tom Percival

Liam says:
Forces of evil versus a talking fireball-throwing skeleton.

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This book also appears on:

The American Library Association's 2008 List of The Top 10 Best Books for Young Adults

Can't-Put-Down Teen Books

 
 
Chet Gecko's Big Box of Mystery: Three Hilarious Capers: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse, The Mystery of Mr. Nice, and Farewell, My Lunchbag

Chet Gecko's Big Box of Mystery: Three Hilarious Capers: The Chameleon Wore Chartreuse, The Mystery of Mr. Nice, and Farewell, My Lunchbag

by Bruce Hale

Liam says:
An awesome series about a 5th-grade gecko detective and his wisecracking mockingbird partner, Natalie Attired.

I want to read this book     I've read this and liked it

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The Secret of Stoneship Woods

The Secret of Stoneship Woods

by Rick Barba

Liam says:
Four kids — Cyril Wong, Lucas Bixby, Jake Bixby, and Lexi Lopez — find an abandoned outpost in the middle of Stoneship Woods, holding the coolest gear in the world.

I want to read this book     I've read this and liked it

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Warriors: The New Prophecy Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6

Warriors: The New Prophecy Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6

by Erin Hunter

Liam says:
You don't know how organized feral cats can be. After being separated from the rest of Thunderclan, Greystripe has to learn to survive on his own, without becoming a kitty-pet.

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