21. Kristy’s Great Idea by Raina Telgemeier and Ann M. Martin. Raina Telgemeier has transformed 11 books in Ann M. Martin’s classic Baby-Sitters Club series into graphic novels for kids—and Alice is a bit of a misfit. In a world full of color, she has pure white hair and white skin, and she performs miserably at the magic competition, when all 12 year olds are supposed to display their unique talent. After the competition, Alice and a boy, Oliver, set off on a topsy-turvy, inside-out and upside-down adventure into Furthermore to
The Truth About Forever by Sarah Dessen. After the sudden death of her father, seventeen-year-old Macy closes herself off from the world. But then she takes a summer job with a local catering
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The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Despite the mature themes of the book, this is perfect for teens today, especially since they’re more politically involved than ever—and thanks to the Hulu series, they’ve probably seen the TV version, anyway. Offred’s story of being a Handmaid in Gilead is even more powerful in the book, and
What a fantastic book by the uber-talented Neil Gaiman! A boy named Odd is given the mission is to save Asgard from the invading Frost Giants. Ultimately, it’s a compelling story that will be a fascinating introduction to Norse mythology. This book is a great choice for readers who like the Percy Jackson books.
Shadow of the Fox, Book 1. age 13+. Samurai, demons, Japanese folklore; very cool, kind of gory. By: Julie Kagawa (2018) See full review. Common Sense Media editors help you choose Best Book Series for Teens. Give 'em what they love: trilogies, multipart sagas, and tantalizing cliffhangers.

Wildfire by Roman Philbrick An intense tail of survival and action but with gripping characters and a moral about natural disasters. National Geographic’s “Explorer Academy” series is fun for curious and adventurous minds. 12-year-old Cruz joins Explorer Academy, to become one of the next great explorers.

In her inspiring memoir, this 12 year old recounts her struggle to break into the world of boxing while battling centuries of gender stereotypes about "hitting a girl." Throughout it all, Silva stays upbeat and focused-making it clear that if she can strive to become an Olympian, anyone in middle school can face their own problems, too. Author of the spell-binding Hedgewitch, Skye McKenna, shares her top 8 magical books for 9 to 12 year olds The Sword in the Stone, T. H. White (1938) A perfect introduction to Arthurian legend; White tells the story of Arthur’s boyhood and his tutelage under a rather whimsical Merlin who transforms him into various animals by way of lessons. Theme: Historical Fiction Coming of Age. Best for: 12 – 14. “I have escaped! I have achieved the first stage of my emancipation! In a little while I will go on to Baltimore–and from thence I will begin my new life.”. This beautifully written historical fiction children’s book is quite hard to put down. .
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