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for the bunks
Books + Read-Alouds
real recommendations from a real family
The books that live in the van and on the bunks. Mostly the series my kids tear through on long drives, plus the Kindle that saves us a whole suitcase.
Year-round favorites
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The things that have earned a spot in our van and our house. Tried, tested, and genuinely loved.
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$25–50
Fablehaven, the complete set
All five books in one box, by a Utah author. This is the series that gets passed down the bunks.
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$50–100
Michael Vey, books 1 through 7
Richard Paul Evans, another Utah author. The older kids read these on the long drives.
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$25–50
Percy Jackson, the 5 book boxed set
Greek mythology that sticks. We pull these out when we're headed anywhere with a museum.
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$250+
Kindle Colorsoft
One device instead of a suitcase of books. The color screen makes the kids' graphic novels look right.
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Popular picks we haven't tried ourselves yet, and we can't wait to. Read the reviews before you buy.
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