Finding books after they finish Harry Potter can be hard. Here are some great books for your 9 to 13-year-old to read. Clean appropriate fun and engaging.
This book will grab any child’s attention with the thrilling description of the adventures half-god-half-mortal teen Percy Jackson. This is one of my kids favorite books and is great for any kids from age 9-13.
Percy Jackson & the Olympians
A great fantastical series. This fantasy follows siblings Kendra and Seth as they realize that their grandpa’s house is more magical than it seems. This exiting book is very good, as well as the second series “dragonwatch” I would say that this book ...
Fablehaven Series by Brandon Mull - Goodreads
This truly is a fun series! This book is clever and funny. The main characters are a group 4 children who are selected for their unique background and talents to infiltrate an evil plan. This book is truly clever and will make any kid feel transporte...
All the Mysterious Benedict Society Books in Order - Toppsta
A less known but wonderful series, about siblings that live in a family in a place where things are dark and quiet and the siblings just want adventure. This is a good long series that I would definitely recommend.
The Wingfeather Saga
Graphic novel series that really captured my kids attention. This book is very complex and interesting while also being good for all ages because of the graphic novel format.
Amulet (comics)
This is a hilarious book that is sure to be a favorite. This witty book is full of funny twists and turns and is the perfect addition to any shelf.
ALCATRAZ VS. THE EVIL LIBRARIANS SERIES - Brandon Sanderson
A great magical world that is elementary and middle school aged appropriate. Follow the story of Sophie foster as she finds out she is an elf. She is pulled into a magical world and has to figure out how to stop the mysterious antagonists. Her advent...
Keeper Of The Lost Cities Series - Shannon Messenger
The thrilling stories of Redwall the mouse
Redwall
This historical fiction follows the story of a crippled orphan trying to make his way in the world during the revolutionary war in Boston. This book artfully mixes history and our favorite fictional character to make a story that is both entertaining...
Johnny Tremain: A Newbery Award Winner
Tuesdays at the castle is a very fun series about a princess and her magical living castle. Perfect for any ages and genders, especially for tweens
Tuesdays at the Castle - Jessica Day George
Though it may seem girly at a glance, this book is a perfect for anyone. Mountain girl Miri’s village is said to hold the future princess. Miri uses the education provided to the girls to prepare them for possible royalty to help save her village. I ...
Princess Academy series - Shannon Hale
This is goofy and educational
The Nathan Hale's Hazardous Tales Series - Cereal Readers
Creative and fun fantasy book.
The Land of Stories Series - Chris Colfer
Kid empowerment and creative. This book Is fun mix between fantasy and real life.
This book is a great tween girl book. It is light and magical. Emily Windsnap is about a girl who finds out she is really a mermaid and the adventures that follow.
Emily Windsnap - Liz Kessler
The first book is a good tween book, though the seconds gets darker and more gruesome and is more of a teen book.