Books for Young Readers Pre Teens and Tweens: Ages 9-12
Pre Teens, tweens, and middle grade readers (books for ages nine and up) begin to soar with well-developed fantastical worlds, a gentle increase in the complexities of social and emotional plot developments, smaller fonts, and more pages.
With maturity developing and a wide range of reading abilities among preteens and tweens, middle grade novels launch readers into incredible worlds, a gentle increase in the complexities of social and emotional plot developments, smaller fonts, and more pages.
While kids used to read books featuring characters around their age, preteens and tweens begin to “read up”–they often like to read about characters older than themselves while also reserving the right to “read down” at any moment in time. We believe that our job here at The Children’s Book Review is to select excellent middle grade books that cover the many interests, maturity levels and varying ranges of emotional readiness of kids ages 9-12.
Our middle grade book reviews and book lists cover everything from the fun and enjoyable to stories that begin to raise difficult questions. You’ll find fantasy novels, mystery books, historical fiction, graphic novels (books formatted in comic book style), and much, much more.
Here Are a Few Middle Grade Book Lists to Get You Started:
5 Gorgeous Animal Adventure Novels for Middle Grade Readers
5 Laugh-Out-Loud and Reach-for-the-Kleenex Middle Grade Novels
What to Read Next If You Love the Ramona Books
5 Middle Grade Books That I’ll Never Lend Out to Anyone Ever
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Books For Kids Ages 9, 10, 11, 12 and Up
Whether they are fans of the series or just lovers of all things equine, readers are sure to love this heartwarming story grounded in the realism of the ranch.
Pippi Longstocking is nothing but fun and will most delight independent readers ages 7 and up who love humor, adventure, and bold characters.
A must-read for readers who wrestle with big questions or long to see themselves authentically reflected on the page, and of course, for those who adore dogs.
Get ready for big opinions, bigger questions, and one unforgettable dog-loving heroine in Claudia Mills’s Calliope Callisto Clark and the Search for Wisdom!
Join us as we venture into the savannah with Casper in The Ostriches by Jennifer Ussi, the sixth installment of The Incredible Adventures of Casper the Cat.
A bewildered city cat lost in the African bush survives not through bravery or strength, but by listening, observing, and helping wildlife solve problems.
Megan McDonald, the mastermind behind Judy Moody, explores themes of mischief, friendship, and wonder in her latest works.
If your young reader loves a thrilling blend of magic, self-discovery, and the power of friendship, they’ll be captivated by these middle-grade fantasy stories.
In a vibrant forest where trees, animals, and fungi collaborate to maintain harmony, wise Sebastian the Ash guides readers through an enchanting world.
Explore a thrilling tale of destiny and self-discovery in Lionborn by Sharique Zea, the first book in an action-packed middle-grade fantasy series.