Looking for a book to read with your tween? Check out these 18 books like holes, perfect for any adventurous child.
1. The Holes Series by Louis Sachar
This series follows the misadventures of Stanley Yelnats, a boy who is sent to prison for a crime he didn’t commit. While in prison, Stanley is forced to dig holes in the desert and discovers a hidden passage that leads to a hidden treasure.
2. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe by C.S. Lewis
This magical book follows the adventures of four children who are whisked away to a magical land called Narnia. Along the way, they must face the evil witch Aslan and save the kingdom.
3. The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
In this Hunger Games-style book, a group of teenagers are forced to compete in a televised fight to the death. The survivors are then placed in a totalitarian society where they must live in poverty.
4. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone by J.K. Rowling
This Harry Potter book follows the adventures of young wizard Harry Potter as he attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. Along the way, Harry must fight evil forces and save the wizarding world.
5. The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
In this book, a young boy named Milo travels through time to solve puzzles. Along the way, Milo encounters strange characters and solves challenging problems.
6. The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
This fun book follows the adventures of an oddball cat named Hat who goes on a wild journey to find a new home for his family. Along the way, the cat encounters strange creatures and solves challenging puzzles.
7. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (retelling) by C.S. Lewis
This retelling of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe follows the same four children, but the story takes place 50 years after the original. Along the way, they must face the evil witch Aslan and save the kingdom.
8. Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
This series follows the adventures of a young boy named Jack who is forced to stay in the home of his terrifying great-uncle for the summer. Along the way, Jack encounters creepy creatures and solves challenging puzzles.
9. The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
This popular book follows the adventures of the galaxy’s most unlikely hero, Arthur Dent. Along the way, Arthur is forced to save the galaxy from the evil aliens known as the Vogons.
10. The Giver by Lois Lowry
This book follows the adventures of a young boy named Jonas who is chosen to be the next Giver. Jonas is forced to leave his childhood behind and join the government in order to bring peace and order to the world.
11. The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe (manga) by Takashi Miike
This manga adaptation of The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe follows the same four children, but the story takes place in Japan after the original. Along the way, they must face the evil witch Aslan and save the kingdom.
12. Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
This book follows the adventures of a young boy named Artemis Fowl who is accused of a crime he didn’t commit. Artemis must use his cunning and intelligence to solve challenging puzzles and save the day.
13. The Cat in the Hat Comes Back by Dr. Seuss
This sequel to The Cat in the Hat follows the adventures of the cat as he is forced to live in a city with humans. Along the way, the cat solves challenging puzzles and encounters new friends.
14. Percy Jackson and The Lightening Thief by Rick Riordan
This book follows the adventures of young Percy Jackson as he is forced to travel to Greece to rescue his sister from the Underworld. Along the way, Percy must battle monsters and save the world from destruction.
15. The Cat in the Hat (manga) by Dr. Seuss
This manga adaptation of The Cat in the Hat follows the same four children, but the story takes place in Japan after the original. Along the way, they must face the evil witch Aslan and save the kingdom.
16. Artemis Fowl (manga) by Eoin Colfer
This manga adaptation of Artemis Fowl follows the same four children, but the story takes place in Japan after the original. Along the way, they must face the evil witch Aslan and save the kingdom.