Children’s books which are generally suitable for children age nine to twelve
Published: 2018 Theme: Fantasy Adventure with Books Best for: 10 and up He'd been trained as a solider, after all. He knew how to fight. The same rules applied, if you thought about it, to books and to swords. For one thing, you didn't run away from a challenge. You met it head-on. This is a non-stop, action packed books about libraries and librarians, and if you thing that's an oxymoron, you'll need to read this yourself...
Published in English: 2003 Theme: Courage and Loyalty Best for: 8 to 10 "Do the stars care if you play for them?" I wondered. I asked Nonno and he said he believed they did. So we sat around the fire, took out our flutes and played a little song for the stars." This is a classic fantasy children's book, one that easily transcends time and place.
Published 2017 Theme: Books and Readers Best for: 9 and up "Books are the external memory of mankind--a warehouse of memories." Translated from Spanish, this excellent children's book leads us into the investigation of the value and power of books and how to befriend them.
Published: 2018 Theme: Protection of Endangered Species Best for: 9 to 12 "This story is for all who have the courage to protect instead of dominate, to save instead of plunder, and to preserve instead of destroy." A sequel to Dragon Rider, this action-packed adventure with fantasy animals, is all about protecting all living beings.
Published: 2003 Theme: Valuing Community Best for: 9 and up "Tee ball is killing baseball... They're killing the ability of kids to learn the most important part of the game- to follow a ball with their eyes. And to swing and hit a moving target.." This is a lovely children's book for kids who love their hometown baseball, played on their own local field, worth more than money can buy...
Published: 2014 Theme: Resilience and family Best for: ages 10 and up "We don't look much like brother and sister. Sometimes I reckon that might even be part of the problem. Maybe if we looked a little bit like each other, it might help" This book is transformative; we start out in despair, and end up in acceptance and love.
Published: 2017 Theme: Knights Best for: 9 and up "They may be young, but Sir Odo found me and awoke me. The mighty quest is his," said Biter the sword. "By the same token, your daughter is small but seems valiant and my knight must have a squire." A great fantasy adventure about two young children and their enchanted sword on a quest...
Published: 2018 Theme: Truth and Lies Best for: 11 and up A lie is just a wall round the truth. Could be that it's built strong like a wall, or it could be built out of something that'll collapse. But no matter what it's made of, the truth is always going to want to get out. A compelling and dramatic children's book about truth and lies. Who do you trust?
Published: 2017 Theme: Integrity, Time-travel Best for: 8 and up "Try keeping your eyes on the ball when you swing," suggested Miss Ellington. She had a habit of sneaking up on him and giving him batting tips." This children's book has a little bit of everything, including profound lessons and lightheartedness.
Published: 2018 Theme: Overcoming Discrimination Best for: 9 and up "It wasn't surprising that Siobhan Washington became a librarian. She grew up surrounded by books, spending just as much time in her school library as she did on the tennis courts. " This authentic peek back in time to the struggles of African-Americans to be accepted is well-done, written in the form of a puzzle-solving adventure.
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