Definitely 'The Spiderwick Chronicles'. Kids love the magical and mysterious world it creates, with all kinds of strange creatures and the role of spiders in that world. It's full of action and adventure that keeps kids engaged.
Charlotte's Web is also extremely popular. The simple yet profound story of the friendship between a pig and a spider is easy for kids to understand and really touches their hearts. It has been a beloved children's book for generations.
Among kids, 'Pokémon Adventures' is very popular. It has colorful illustrations and easy - to - follow stories that kids can easily get into. They can follow the characters as they catch and train their Pokémon, just like in the games they love.
I think 'Diary of a Wimpy Kid' can be considered in a way, although it's more of a humorous take on a kid's life with some elements of fantasy. But really popular ones are 'Artemis Fowl' by Eoin Colfer. It has a brilliant young criminal mastermind dealing with fairies and other magical beings. Also, 'The Magic Tree House' series which takes kids on adventures through different times and places in history.
I think 'The War that Saved My Life' was quite popular. It has a very relatable protagonist in Ada, a girl with a club foot in a difficult situation during the war. The story of her escape from an abusive mother and finding a new life in the countryside during the Blitz in London really captured readers' hearts. Another popular one was 'Wolf Hollow'. The mystery and the historical backdrop of World War II made it appealing.
I think 'The Fifth Wave' was quite popular. It had a lot of buzz because of its thrilling plot about an alien invasion and how the main character copes with it.
One of the most popular is 'A Wrinkle in Time'. Although not strictly about invention in the traditional sense, the main characters use their intelligence and unique abilities, which can be seen as a form of invention, to travel through different dimensions and save the day. It has been loved by generations of kids.
Among the top 50, 'A Tree Grows in Brooklyn' is quite popular. It has a very relatable story of a girl's coming - of - age in a tough environment. 'Of Mice and Men' is popular as well. Its simple yet profound story of friendship and broken dreams touches many readers. Also, 'Anne of Green Gables' is loved by many for its charming characters and idyllic setting.
The Transformers: Rescue Bots is designed specifically for younger audiences. It has a more educational slant, with the Rescue Bots helping out humans in various situations. The characters are cute and the stories are easy to follow, which makes it a hit with kids.
Definitely 'Frog and Toad are Friends'. The simple stories and the cute illustrations make it very appealing to kids. They can easily understand the friendship between Frog and Toad.
Well, 'The Harder They Come' is quite popular. It has a story that really grabs readers with its raw portrayal of Jamaican street life.
Well, 'The Wrestler's Way' is quite popular. It shows the life of a wrestler from his early days in training to his rise to stardom. It has some really engaging storylines.