Reading is great for your child's development, helping them gain more exposure to the outside world and to get their creativity flowing! Here are some of my personal favourites suited for children 7-12.
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Roald Dahl
Keeper of the Lost Cities Series
Geronimo Stilton, Thea Stilton & More!
Magic Treehouse Series
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The Kingdom and Empires Series
Roald Dahl
Amazing children's author!
The BFG, or Big Friendly Giant, leans towards being a more humorous and imaginative novel that helps children to boost creativity. However, I think this is a book better suited to children who are fluent in the english language so that they will not ...
The BFG written by Roald Dahl
Wonderful book written by Roald Dahl. Captivating but might be quite lengthy for younger readers. I would recommend watching one of the movies after reading it. There are many versions of the movie, including a hilarious spin-off — Tom and Jerry: Wil...
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory written by Roald Dahl
The sequel may somehow be even better than the original book, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It's such a shame it hasn't been made into a movie yet!
Charlie and the Great Glass Elevator written by Roald Dahl
This is an amazing book and I have read it countless times. If your child likes it, you can even let them watch the musical or movie!
Matilda written by Roald Dahl
Keeper of the Lost Cities Series
Amazing series with SO many plot twists. Warning: contains romance – may be suited for slightly older audience.
10-in-1 volume includes book 8.5
Does NOT include book 9.5
But in case you aren't willing to spend so much money on something your child won't like, I'd recommend for you to buy the first book and let your child decide whether they'd like to continue...
Keeper Of The Lost Cities
First book in this series. Honestly this book is a little like Harry Potter but doesn't include as much horror for younger readers.
Keeper of the Lost Cities (Book One)
Second book in this series
Keeper of the Lost Cities: Exile (Book Two)
Geronimo Stilton, Thea Stilton & More!
Overview: 1. Geronimo Stilton original series (83 books) 2. Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time series (8 books) 3. Geronimo Stilton Cavemice series (15 books)
Original Geronimo Stilton Series all 83 books – sold individually. Amazing vocabulary, real-life phrases and lively illustrations. I loved these as a child!
Geronimo Stilton 83-Book Series Paperback
Explore the world of time travel and learn more about world history with Geronimo Stilton: Journey Through Time
Geronimo Stilton Journey Through Time 8-Book Series
Is your child interested in dinosaurs and the prehistoric world? Read the Geronimo Stilton Cavemice series for witty facts AND beautiful illustrations!
Geronimo Stilton Cavemice 15-Book Series Kindle/Hardcover/Paperback
Transports you/your child to the stone age where Geronimo Stilton learns to problem-solve while bringing you and your child through twists and turns!
Geronimo Stilton Micekings 7-Book Series Kindle/Hardcover/Paperback
Does your child already like Geronimo Stilton? Read the graphic novel reporter series where Geronimo Stilton travels the world solving mysteries with different illustrating styles and comic-styled format!
Geronimo Stilton Reporter Graphic Novel 17-Book Series Kindle/Hardcover
Magic Treehouse Series
A total of 37 books!!
Book one!!
Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, No. 1)
Book 2!!
The Knight at Dawn (Magic Tree House, No. 2)
Book 3!!
Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, No. 3)
Book 4!!
Pirates Past Noon (Magic Tree House, No. 4)
Book 5!!
Night of the Ninjas (Magic Tree House, No. 5)
Book 6!!
Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, No. 6)
Book 7!!
Sunset of the Sabertooth (Magic Tree House, No. 7)
Book 8!!
Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House, No. 8)
Book 9!!
Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House, No. 9)
Book 10!!
Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House, No. 10)
Book 11!!
Lions at Lunchtime (Magic Tree House, No. 11)
Book 12!!
Polar Bears Past Bedtime (Magic Tree House #12)
Book 13!!
Racing With Gladiators (Magic Tree House, No. 13)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
!! RATED PG !! (Warning: Some rude material and topics such as crushes, bullying, etc.) Interesting reads for your child to get a glance to see life in other people's eyes! Be with Greg through his ups and downs.
1st book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #1
2nd book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #2 Rodrick Rules
3rd book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #3 The Last Straw
4th book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #4 Dog Days
5th book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #5 The Ugly Truth
6th book in the series!!
Cabin Fever (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #6)
7th book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid #7 The Third Wheel
8th book in the series!!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Hard Luck, Book 8
9th book in the series!!
The Long Haul (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #9)
The Kingdom and Empires Series
One of my fav series!! Written by Jaclyn Moriarty.
1st book of the series!! Let your child follow the witty and adventurous Bronte Mettlestone.
Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte
2nd book of the series!! See the story through two narratives with different backgrounds and problem-solve with them! Dive into this world of fantasy!
The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars
3rd book of the series!! This book + source is so good and literally doesn't have a single review on amazon below 4 stars. (As of 9/6/25 it is rated a 4.9) With exciting plot twists and unique storyline, this is a sure page turner!
The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
4th book of the series!! So interesting and experience the adventure with our beloved characters from book one and book three.
The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere
