Reddit mentions of The Ralph Mouse Collection (The Mouse and the Motorcycle / Runaway Ralph / Ralph S. Mouse)

Sounds like he views reading as a chore and not a form of entertainment. It may be that he hasn't found a book that clicks with him yet. Try focusing on his interests. Does he have a favorite movie? If its been adapted from a book, it might keep his interest.

Take clues from how he spends his free time. What kind of games does he play? Both Halo and Warcraft have their own line of books. I think it boils down to he need to find reading entertaining, and only he will be able to make that distinction.

He are some choices to try out:

• Scary Stories to tell in the Dark
  
• Redwall
  
• James and the Giant Peach ... heck, ANY Roald Dahl
  
• The Mouse and The Motorcycle
  
• Halo
  
• Diary of a Wimpy Kid - This one has been very popular with kids that didn't like reading.
  
  Calvin and Hobbes, Far Side, or even try manga, Naruto is very popular.
  
  
  Good luck with finding the something that he likes.