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
Sylvia Locke’s Cinderella and the Evil Fairy Godmother is deeply enjoyable—perfect for middle-grade readers with a penchant for defying expectations.
Celebrate the release of Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reaper’s Key, the thrilling final installment in the Kelcie Murphy series by Erika Lewis!
Kelcie Murphy and the Race for the Reapers is a rollercoaster finale, tailor-made for readers who revel in the realms of fantasy and adventure.
Glow in the Dark: A Streak of Light is a beautiful and exciting adventure, perfect for readers who can’t resist life’s sparkles.
Children’s author Beth Anderson discusses her latest book, Thomas Jefferson’s Battle for Science: Bias, Truth, and a Mighty Moose.
With diverse casts, engaging narratives, and stellar performances, these audiobook offerings promise to captivate audiences aged 8 and up.
In The Legacy of the Running Lavash, Loucia Isaac Seropian weaves a charming tale that blends Armenian folklore, cultural heritage, and magical realism.
Aunt Betty’s Surprise is a surprising, entertaining, and truly funny chapter book, perfect for readers who love not knowing what the next page will bring.
The Wolf Cub is a gentle, sweet story about friendship and kindness, great for teaching readers about community and care.
Reminiscent of The Famous Five, The Brady Bunch, The Bronson Escapades is a fun series, ideal for rainy afternoons when a bit of fun is needed.