in search of books for preteen

[Suz D]

If you have a Half Price Books bookstore within even an hour of your house it's worth the drive. Wonderful selection, very well organized and super prices especially in the bargain book section. We drive 1.5 hours to ours and we find great stuff every time.

 

[simonsmom]

my DD12 is loving the skeleton creek series

 

[Zoemakes5]

I have an Aspie son, so know how it can be a tough struggle between feeding their reading habit and finding age (and maturity) appropriate books.

I was going to suggest a Nook, if it's in the budget, that way you're able to download a "teaser" and see if you like the books, and they are always available.

Some of the series my son read/s is the Ranger Apprentice, Eragon, Barthemous Trilogy (sorry if that's misspelled!), Atemis Fowl. There are a ton of great ideas already. I'd also recommend the Little Women series. I was about that age when I read those books.

At 12, my son really developed an interest in non-fiction as well. Biographies and Historical type books. How it's made, modern marvels kind of books. Guiness Book of World Records, too.

 

[clarabelle]

Children of the Lamp series by PB Kerr

About a set of 12 y.o. twins who find out they are Genies

 

[clarabelle]

My DD also likes books by Lisa Yee

Stanford Wong Flunks big-time
Milicient Min Girl Genius

 

[crazymama]

These look like books my DD would love-I just ordered the Mother Daughters Book Club for her on Amzon for $3.85 with free shipping- thanks!

You are very welcome! I love researching books for the kids. Amazon is my friend!!