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Preteen Books You Can't Put Down!
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items My 10 year old is as big of a book addict as I am! I asked her for her favorite books that she would recommend and here they are!
Sections
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Fantasy
Fairy Tales
Mythology
Mystery
Beautiful Fiction
Adventure
Fantasy
Step into the pages of some truly magical worlds.
The Chronicles of Narnia is a classic fantasy story! My daughter has read the whole series, but she keeps coming back to this one as her favorite and reads it as a stand alone.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ( The Chronicles of Narnia) (Reprint) (Paperback) by C. S. Lewis
Serafina and the Black Cloak is part of a series. My daughter has not been able to put it down and was reading it every chance she got! She finished one of the books in the series and sat there in shock for several minutes before telling me all about...
Serafina and the Black Cloak - by Robert Beatty (Paperback)
I read these books when I was younger and it makes me happy that my daughter loves them as much as I do! Who doesn't love a good story about mermaids and adventure?
Emily Windsnap: Six Swishy Tails of Land and Sea - by Liz Kessler (Mixed Media Product)
Many people may recognize the title of this one because the first book has been turned into a Netflix movie. It's a great fantasy book following two girls and their separate paths as they figure out who they are and what side they belong on.
The School for Good and Evil: The Complete 6-Book Box Set - by Soman Chainani (Paperback)
A story about a boy takes a trip to his grandparents and is transported to a hidden castle. Follow along as he tries to survive and also learns about his father's history. A bit of a twist on Sleeping Beauty.
The Castle Behind Thorns|Paperback
A castle that adds rooms? A magical creature waiting to be discovered? Hidden secrets? The Castle Glower series is full of adventure, magic and mystery! The whole series is a page turner!
Tuesdays at the Castle - by Jessica Day George (Paperback)
Fairy Tales
Creative twists on our favorite fairy tale stories and characters.
This is part of a series following a young girl as she attends a school for kids who have a knack for causing trouble. But the school has a twist! It's run by our favorite fairy tale villains and they sure do get themselves into a lot of trouble them...
Flunked ( Fairy Tale Reform School) - by Jen Calonita (Paperback)
We read this entire series together and what a journey it was! Follow twin siblings as they are thrust into a magical land they never knew existed. They learn about their father's history and their future while they navigate this new world and all th...
The Land of Stories: the Wishing Spell ( Land of Stories) (Paperback) - by Chris Colfer
What would you do if you were cursed to follow every order you are given? That's the life Ella has been given. Follow along as she navigates the tricky path as she discovers her own strengths and how to overcome her curse.
Ella Enchanted - by Gail Carson Levine (Hardcover)
I feel like I can't say too much without giving this one away! It's a fairytale twist kind of book where the main character steps right into the pages of her favorite books and unravels her true past.
Never After: The Thirteenth Fairy|Paperback
Mythology
Stories exploring classic mythology characters and putting a new twist on things
This is the first book in the Storyteller of the Gods series. My kiddo loves mythology and this book had plenty of adventure following Zeus' son as he tries to get the attention of his father.
Hidden Oracle (Trials Of Apollo) - By Riordan Rick (Paperback)
We found this book as part of our school curriculum. After reading the first book, my daughter couldn't help but read the rest of the series! It's packed full of adventure, but also contains a lot of history and facts within the pages.
Rick Riordan Presents: Aru Shah and the Nectar of Immortality-A Pandava Novel Book 5 - by Roshani Chokshi (Hardcover)
This book is pretty popular and probably doesn't need much of a note, but my mythology loving daughter can't get enough of it!
Percy Jackson and the Olympians the Lightning Thief Deluxe Collector's Edition - by Rick Riordan (Hardcover)
Mystery
A bit of mystery and sleuthing to keep things interesting!
Meet Enola Holmes, the young sister of Sherlock Holmes! These books contain plenty of adventure and mystery and are great for young sleuths.
Enola Holmes: The Case of the Missing Marquess - (Enola Holmes Mystery) by Nancy Springer (Paperback)
Follow siblings Amy and Dan as they go on adventure after adventure to learn all the secrets of their family.
Maze of Bones ( 39 Clues) by Rick Riordan (Hardcover)
This is one of my favorites that we have read together. The series follows a girl who is used to moving around with her family. The one constant in her life as she's moved from place to place has been a website called Book Scavenger where people leav...
Book Scavenger - by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman (Paperback)
Beautiful Fiction
Feel good stories.
A classic for a reason! We love the imagery and adventure of this one.
The Secret Garden - by Frances Hodgson Burnett (Hardcover)
A beautiful tale told from multiple perspectives about stepping into someone else's shoes and finding what really matters in your own heart.
Every Soul A Star|Paperback
A book about friendship and the chance to get things just right. Part of a bigger series and my daughter really loves the bigger story arch.
11 Birthdays (Willow Falls Series #1)|Paperback
Adventure
This book is just plain fun! Join siblings as they go on an ultimate adventure to a hidden land of lost people and artifacts from history. They not only need to find a way back home, but are also determined to save all the people they meet. This is a...
The World Between Blinks #1|Paperback
This is a fun one! What would you do if you could jump straight into the pages of a book and become part of the story yourself? That's exactly what happens in Story Thieves and the adventure that ensues is a blast to read about!
Story Thieves ( Story Thieves) (Reprint) (Paperback) - by James Riley
This book follows several kids as they compete to be the next candymaker at a famous candy factory! Each child has their own unique story and throughout the competition you learn more about their challenges and follow along as they learn more about t...
The Candymakers|Paperback