Harry and His Homeboys: two weeks of series with fantastic boy protagonists

Now, despite my own opinions on the Twilight Saga, I have my own opinions on who, out of Edward and Jacob, is the better man, but that doesn't matter because when it comes down it, I am proud member of "Team Potter".

Y'all are almost certainly acquainted with the wonderful world of HP (if you're not, put down whatever I've been telling you to read and hop aboard the Hogwarts Express immediately.  King's Cross Station is the exact same distance away as your local library), and I think it is clear that Harry's reign of most-read is well deserved.  However, there are a lot of other series with great male protagonists that are worth your time as well.  They all have similarities, but not enough to make you say "Ugh, another Potter wannabe".  These stories are great for boys and girls alike, but especially for boys, since I think elementary/junior high--aged boys have a hard time getting into series with girl protagonists.  SO I've picked out my favorites and will spend the next two weeks convincing you to lend the spotlight to a few of Harry's lesser known friends.

Here's a preview of what is coming up:

Charlie Bone...a boy who can hear voices is photographs and joins the war between two factions of an ancient magical family.

Percy Jackson...son of Poseidon, a demigod living in New York and learning to fight monsters at Camp Half Blood.

Michael Vey...a kid struggling to appear normal with Tourette syndrome...and wicked cool electrical energy powers!

Will (the Ranger's Apprentice)...an ordinary boy is deemed too short and slight for knight's training, but who is chosen to apprentice with Halt, the mysterious Ranger.

Artemis Fowl...a child genius and billionaire who is sometimes good, sometimes evil, and always the one who comes out on top.