The “Cul-de-Sac Kids” series by Beverly Lewis are great starter chapter books for kids ages 7-10. This is an exciting and lighthearted chapter book series for young readers that centers on the often humorous escapades of a group of endearing neighborhood friends. The story is very sweet and totally relatable (real life situations). I especially appreciate the spiritual messages focused on throughout the series. As the characters face things such as insecurity, jealousy, or disappointment, biblical principles of dealing with them are developed throughout the story in a natural, real and valuable manner. Very good fiction for younger kids developing reading skills.