Children’s books which are generally suitable for children age nine to twelve
Published: 2014 Theme: Mysteries Best for: 9 to 12 "In Stain'd-by-the-Sea the only remaining police officers were a married couple known to most as the Officers Mitchum and known to me as no help at all." This is the first Lemony Snicket children's book I have ever read, and I'm glad I started with this one- an easy introduction...
Published: 1996 Theme: Express Yourself Best for: 8 and up "But who says that d-o-g means the thing that goes 'woof' and wags its tail? Who says so?" And Mrs. Granger took the bait. "Who says dog means dog? You do, Nicholas. You and I and everyone in this class and this school and this town and this state and this country. We all agree." Thumbs up to this fast-moving, easy reading children's book that is sure to delight parents, teachers, and hopefully kids, about language, education, and self-confidence.
Published: 1974 Theme: Imagination, Perserverance Best for: 8 to 11 "Some people consider me an eccentric. I specialize in imagination. I imagine things most people wouldn't even dream of." "Like DNA and RNA," said Ben." "Precisely. And the Whangdoodle." The mystical lands are always there; it’s up to us to believe in the yearning of our hearts to visit them. The heart of this book is believing in our dreams...
Published: 1964 Theme: Overcoming Bullies Best for: 8 and up The Pushcart War started on the afternoon of March 15, 1998, when a truck ran down a pushcart belonging to a flower peddler. Daffodils were scattered all over the street. The pushcart was flattened, and the owner of the pushcart was pitched headfirst into a pickle barrel. The theme of standing up to bullies comes in a NYC setting of pushcarts versus trucks, with humor all the way through.
Published: 2004 Theme: Good vs Evil Best for: ages 10 and up "As if reading her mind, a large porpoise rose straight up, using its powerful tail to lift its head well clear of the water, dancing on the churning water. It looked at Molly, grinning, and said, "Hello." " An action packed pirate story, with lots of fights, heroes, and drama, this is a magical prequel to Peter Pan...
Published: 1963 Theme: Historical Fantasy Best for: 8 and up "The only thing a cat worries about is what's happening right now. As we tell the kittens, you can only wash one paw at a time." This time-travel, historical fantasy stands out through the heart-felt and accurate portrayal of cats and their behavior, sharing traits that are often missed by non-cat lovers.
Published: 2013 Theme: Power to Create Best for: 8 and up "[The Gods] did tell one another what they would make once they got back to work, if only they had the energy, and if only they had the time, but in truth their world was still unfinished, still had many gaps and spaces in it, and there was still much making to be done." This book has a profound message for all ages - within each of us is the power of the Gods to create our world, and... we must be responsible...
Published: 1999 Theme: Greek Mythology Best for: 9-12 "I wish," said Susan, closing her eyes and rubbing the coin between her fingers,"that I could meet Hercules." Next moment the bed seems to give way and she fell heavily to the ground. Susan blinked. She was in the corner of an immense room, with stone columns..." A contemporary young girl finds herself at the crucial point of seven Greek myths, where the heroes route to success is humorously manipulated with her aid...
Published: 1998 Theme: Native American lifestyle Best for: 9 and up classrooms "I believe that in many instances where the white settlers had trouble with the Indians it all started because the Indians were just curious to know what in the world the white settlers were doing, and not be because they ...even knew they were doing any damage." This nonfiction children's book is simple and informative, giving a full and loving picture of a culture that tragically has disappeared.
Published: 2011 Theme: Friendship Best for: 8 - 11 "Ipswitch, Pennsyvlania, is a small town. In July of 1955, the population was one hundred and sixty-two. People who visited Ipswitch commented on what a happy place it was." At the heart of this book is friendship ...between two young people, Alice and Charlie; between Alice and her aunt Polly; between Polly and her whole town...
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