Best Books ages 8-12

1.
James and the Giant Peach
James and the Giant Peach 4.03 avg rating — 505,677 ratings
2.
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7)
Harry Potter Series Box Set (Harry Potter, #1-7) 4.73 avg rating — 299,527 ratings
3.
Bridge to Terabithia
Bridge to Terabithia 4.06 avg rating — 579,924 ratings
4.
Charlotte's Web
Charlotte's Web 4.21 avg rating — 1,993,896 ratings
5.
The Six Macs and the Slime Monster from Loch Ness
The Six Macs and the Slime Monster from Loch Ness it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 12 ratings
6.
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1) 4.31 avg rating — 3,336,180 ratings
7.
The Six Macs and the Purple Orb
The Six Macs and the Purple Orb it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 31 ratings
8.
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1)
The Bad Beginning (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 559,164 ratings
9.
George's Marvelous Medicine
George's Marvelous Medicine 4.02 avg rating — 97,725 ratings
10.
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1)
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (Charlie Bucket, #1) 4.17 avg rating — 911,876 ratings
11.
The Secret Garden
The Secret Garden 4.16 avg rating — 1,262,903 ratings
12.
Savvy (Savvy, #1)
Savvy (Savvy, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 49,490 ratings
13.
Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, #1)
Among the Hidden (Shadow Children, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 129,822 ratings
14.
Stone Fox
Stone Fox 4.04 avg rating — 19,556 ratings
15.
My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1)
My Side of the Mountain (Mountain, #1) 4.10 avg rating — 83,245 ratings
15.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 751,811 ratings
17.
Walk Two Moons
Walk Two Moons really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 172,168 ratings
18.
Redwall (Redwall, #1)
Redwall (Redwall, #1) 4.14 avg rating — 126,664 ratings
18.
The Taken (Foxcraft, #1)
The Taken (Foxcraft, #1) 4.09 avg rating — 3,796 ratings
20.
Fantastic Mr Fox
Fantastic Mr Fox 4.08 avg rating — 143,978 ratings
21.
Pax (Pax, #1)
Pax (Pax, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 62,748 ratings
22.
War Horse (War Horse, #1)
War Horse (War Horse, #1) 4.15 avg rating — 57,727 ratings
23.
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5)
The Ugly Truth (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #5) 4.18 avg rating — 140,011 ratings
24.
The Wind in the Willows
The Wind in the Willows 4.02 avg rating — 235,213 ratings
25.
Inkheart / Inkspell / Inkdeath (The Inkheart Trilogy, #1-3)
Inkheart / Inkspell / Inkdeath (The Inkheart Trilogy, #1-3) 4.22 avg rating — 19,645 ratings
26.
The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #8)
The Hostile Hospital (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #8) 3.99 avg rating — 126,429 ratings
27.
The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #13)
The End (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #13) 4.04 avg rating — 114,496 ratings
28.
The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #12)
The Penultimate Peril (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #12) 4.08 avg rating — 114,704 ratings
29.
The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #11)
The Grim Grotto (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #11) 4.03 avg rating — 122,287 ratings
30.
The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #10)
The Slippery Slope (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #10) 4.05 avg rating — 133,220 ratings
31.
The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7)
The Vile Village (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #7) 3.97 avg rating — 151,050 ratings
32.
The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #9)
The Carnivorous Carnival (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #9) 4.01 avg rating — 137,873 ratings
33.
The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #6)
The Ersatz Elevator (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #6) 4.06 avg rating — 156,862 ratings
33.
The Castle in the Attic (The Castle in the Attic, #1)
The Castle in the Attic (The Castle in the Attic, #1) 3.96 avg rating — 19,404 ratings
35.
The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #5)
The Austere Academy (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #5) 4.01 avg rating — 170,723 ratings
35.
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1)
Stormbreaker (Alex Rider, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 107,126 ratings
37.
The Invention of Hugo Cabret
The Invention of Hugo Cabret 4.22 avg rating — 188,158 ratings
38.
Wayside School Is Falling Down
Wayside School Is Falling Down 4.17 avg rating — 61,276 ratings
39.
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2)
Rodrick Rules (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #2) 4.16 avg rating — 191,489 ratings
40.
School Year of Awesome
School Year of Awesome 4.20 avg rating — 15 ratings
40.
From Riches to Rags
From Riches to Rags 4.78 avg rating — 46 ratings
40.
What Dragons Like
What Dragons Like 4.39 avg rating — 18 ratings
40.
That Silent Summer
That Silent Summer 3.78 avg rating — 108 ratings
44.
The Candy Shop War (The Candy Shop War, #1)
The Candy Shop War (The Candy Shop War, #1) 4.05 avg rating — 30,150 ratings
44.
The Dark Portal (The Deptford Mice, #1)
The Dark Portal (The Deptford Mice, #1) 3.83 avg rating — 2,603 ratings
44.
The Six Macs and the Bell of Souls
The Six Macs and the Bell of Souls it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 7 ratings
47.
Belly Up (FunJungle, #1)
Belly Up (FunJungle, #1) 4.21 avg rating — 15,916 ratings
47.
The Silver Donkey: A Novel for Children
The Silver Donkey: A Novel for Children 3.80 avg rating — 2,060 ratings
49.
The Demon in the Teahouse
The Demon in the Teahouse 3.98 avg rating — 799 ratings
49.
Kaya's Escape! (American Girls: Kaya, #2)
Kaya's Escape! (American Girls: Kaya, #2) 3.98 avg rating — 2,123 ratings
51.
Septimus Heap (Septimus Heap, #1-4)
Septimus Heap (Septimus Heap, #1-4) 4.15 avg rating — 802 ratings
51.
Born to Run
Born to Run 4.17 avg rating — 7,612 ratings
51.
Arthur's First Sleepover
Arthur's First Sleepover 4.09 avg rating — 1,029 ratings
54.
The White Giraffe (Animal Healer, #1)
The White Giraffe (Animal Healer, #1) 4.02 avg rating — 7,529 ratings
54.
The Turnkey
The Turnkey 3.84 avg rating — 306 ratings
54.
The Lighthouse Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #8)
The Lighthouse Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #8) 3.94 avg rating — 5,495 ratings
57.
Farmer Boy Days (Little House Chapter Books: Laura, #6)
Farmer Boy Days (Little House Chapter Books: Laura, #6) 4.22 avg rating — 671 ratings
58.
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips
The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips 4.05 avg rating — 7,519 ratings
58.
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH
Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH 4.17 avg rating — 183,688 ratings
58.
The Mystery at the Dog Show (The Boxcar Children, #35)
The Mystery at the Dog Show (The Boxcar Children, #35) 3.87 avg rating — 968 ratings
61.
The Secret of Hunter's Keep
The Secret of Hunter's Keep 3.62 avg rating — 16 ratings
61.
The Mystery Cruise (The Boxcar Children Mysteries, #29)
The Mystery Cruise (The Boxcar Children Mysteries, #29) 3.95 avg rating — 869 ratings
63.
Point Blank (Alex Rider #2)
Point Blank (Alex Rider #2) 4.11 avg rating — 62,909 ratings
63.
The Berenstain Bears Go to School
The Berenstain Bears Go to School 4.30 avg rating — 19,903 ratings
63.
The Midnight Fox (Puffin Books)
The Midnight Fox (Puffin Books) 3.73 avg rating — 1,344 ratings
66.
Scorpia Rising (Alex Rider, #9)
Scorpia Rising (Alex Rider, #9) 4.29 avg rating — 35,100 ratings
66.
A Bear Called Paddington
A Bear Called Paddington 4.24 avg rating — 85,611 ratings
66.
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day
The Berenstain Bears' Moving Day 4.15 avg rating — 11,922 ratings
66.
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916
I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 4.14 avg rating — 13,263 ratings
70.
Crocodile Tears (Alex Rider, #8)
Crocodile Tears (Alex Rider, #8) 4.17 avg rating — 34,952 ratings
70.
Changes for Kaya: A Story of Courage (American Girls: Kaya, #6)
Changes for Kaya: A Story of Courage (American Girls: Kaya, #6) 4.05 avg rating — 1,838 ratings
72.
Snakehead (Alex Rider #7)
Snakehead (Alex Rider #7) 4.15 avg rating — 48,888 ratings
72.
Meet Felicity: An American Girl (American Girls: Felicity, #1)
Meet Felicity: An American Girl (American Girls: Felicity, #1) 3.92 avg rating — 12,916 ratings
72.
Fog a Dox
Fog a Dox 3.95 avg rating — 218 ratings
72.
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1)
Hatchet (Brian's Saga, #1) 3.79 avg rating — 439,385 ratings
76.
Ark Angel (Alex Rider #6)
Ark Angel (Alex Rider #6) 4.12 avg rating — 49,044 ratings
76.
Spaniel Surprise (Animal Ark Pets, #24)
Spaniel Surprise (Animal Ark Pets, #24) 3.65 avg rating — 48 ratings
76.
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane 4.39 avg rating — 118,739 ratings
76.
The Indian in the Cupboard (The Indian in the Cupboard, #1)
The Indian in the Cupboard (The Indian in the Cupboard, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 108,376 ratings
80.
Scorpia (Alex Rider #5)
Scorpia (Alex Rider #5) 4.19 avg rating — 61,050 ratings
80.
Husky with a Heart (Animal Ark, #47; Animal Ark Holiday Special, #14)
Husky with a Heart (Animal Ark, #47; Animal Ark Holiday Special, #14) 3.94 avg rating — 268 ratings
80.
The Fox and the Ghost King
The Fox and the Ghost King 3.86 avg rating — 682 ratings
80.
The Return of the Indian (The Indian in the Cupboard, #2)
The Return of the Indian (The Indian in the Cupboard, #2) 3.86 avg rating — 12,991 ratings
84.
Eagle Strike (Alex Rider, #4)
Eagle Strike (Alex Rider, #4) 4.12 avg rating — 54,995 ratings
84.
Pup at the Palace (Animal Ark, #30; Animal Ark Summer Special, #4)
Pup at the Palace (Animal Ark, #30; Animal Ark Summer Special, #4) 3.77 avg rating — 510 ratings
84.
Kaspar
Kaspar 4.17 avg rating — 4,450 ratings
84.
Where the Red Fern Grows
Where the Red Fern Grows 4.12 avg rating — 433,067 ratings
88.
Skeleton Key (Alex Rider, #3)
Skeleton Key (Alex Rider, #3) 4.07 avg rating — 58,270 ratings
88.
The Littles Go Exploring
The Littles Go Exploring 3.90 avg rating — 930 ratings
88.
Five Children on the Western Front
Five Children on the Western Front 3.95 avg rating — 1,469 ratings
91.
Aidan of Oren: Valley of the Dragons
Aidan of Oren: Valley of the Dragons really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 49 ratings
91.
The Little House Collection (Little House, #1-5)
The Little House Collection (Little House, #1-5) 4.53 avg rating — 4,201 ratings
91.
The Puffin Keeper
The Puffin Keeper 4.28 avg rating — 1,007 ratings
94.
Time Quartet (Time Quartet, #1-4)
Time Quartet (Time Quartet, #1-4) 4.35 avg rating — 11,205 ratings
94.
Baby-sitters' Haunted House (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #1)
Baby-sitters' Haunted House (Baby-Sitters Club Super Mystery, #1) 3.86 avg rating — 705 ratings
94.
Bones and Biscuits: Letters from a Dog Named Bobs
Bones and Biscuits: Letters from a Dog Named Bobs 4.16 avg rating — 44 ratings
97.
A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)
A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 42,578 ratings
97.
The Ghost at Dawn's House (The Baby-Sitters Club, #9)
The Ghost at Dawn's House (The Baby-Sitters Club, #9) 3.81 avg rating — 5,849 ratings
99.
Dragon Spear (Dragon Slippers, #3)
Dragon Spear (Dragon Slippers, #3) 4.20 avg rating — 15,722 ratings
99.
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-sitters Club, #2)
Claudia and the Phantom Phone Calls (The Baby-sitters Club, #2) 3.87 avg rating — 10,819 ratings
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