Books for 9-12 year olds
These books for nine, ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds are sure to keep readers captivated and inspire more independent reading.
With new schools, friendships and their growing independence to navigate, the pre-teen years can be a challenging and exciting time for kids and parents alike. If you're looking for book recommendations for the middle-grade reader in your life, check out our edit of the best books for nine, ten, eleven and twelve-year-olds. With tales of magic, mystery and adventure, there's a book on the list every kid is sure to love.
If you're looking for more great recommendations for kids, discover our list of the best new children's books for every age, or for readers that are a little older our edit of the best YA books is full of this year's must-reads.