We love the Mia Mayhem chapter book series for young readers aged 7+. It's written by Kara West in a truly easy-to-read language and has illustrations by Leeza Hernandez on almost every page, so it's perfect for little ones becoming independent readers or bedtime reading together.
The books follow Mia Macarooney, a regular eight-year-old girl who gets invited to attend the afterschool Program for In-Training Superheroes, THE PITS. It'll be up to Mia to balance her regular everyday life and maintain her secret identity as she learns how to be the world’s newest superhero. In each book she gets new skills, makes new friends, fights her first villains and discovers the incredible powers that make her unique.
This read is full of heart and adventure, and perfect for fans of the ...Is NOT My Superpower Series, Marv and Freddie's Amazing Bakery Series. If you enjoyed this series and would like to read more like this, do check out our blog post on the Best Illustrated Series for 7 and 8 year olds.
All the Mia Mayhem books in order:
Book 1: Mia Mayhem is a Superhero! (2018)
Book 2: Mia Mayhem Learns to Fly! (2018)
Book 3: Mia Mayhem vs. the Super Bully (2019)
Book 4: Mia Mayhem Breaks Down Walls (2019)
Book 5: Mia Mayhem Stops Time! (2019)
Book 6: Mia Mayhem vs. the Mightly Robot (2019)
Book 7: Mia Mayhem Gets X-Ray Specs (2020)
Book 8: Mia Mayhem Steals the Show (2020)
Book 9: Mia Mayhem and the Super Family Field Day (2020)
Book 10: Mia Mayhem and the Super Switcheroo (2021)
Book 11: Mia Mayhem Rides the Waves (2021)
Book 12: Mia Mayhem and the Cat Burglar (2022)
Book 13: Mia Mayhem and the Wild Garden (2023)