Best Books ages 8-12

101.
Dragon Flight (Dragon Slippers, #2)
Dragon Flight (Dragon Slippers, #2) 4.20 avg rating — 20,385 ratings
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Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library - title #5: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery (5) (Meg Mackintosh Mystery series)
Meg Mackintosh and the Mystery in the Locked Library - title #5: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery (5) (Meg Mackintosh Mystery series) 3.86 avg rating — 77 ratings
103.
Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, #1)
Dragon Slippers (Dragon Slippers, #1) 4.26 avg rating — 29,726 ratings
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Meg Mackintosh and the Stage Fright Secret: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery (8) (Meg Mackintosh Mystery series)
Meg Mackintosh and the Stage Fright Secret: A Solve-It-Yourself Mystery (8) (Meg Mackintosh Mystery series) 3.95 avg rating — 41 ratings
105.
Fablehaven: Complete Set (Boxed Set): Fablehaven; Rise of the Evening Star; Grip of the Shadow Plague; Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #1-5)
Fablehaven: Complete Set (Boxed Set): Fablehaven; Rise of the Evening Star; Grip of the Shadow Plague; Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary; Keys to the Demon Prison (Fablehaven, #1-5) 4.61 avg rating — 8,792 ratings
105.
The Deadly Dungeon (A to Z Mysteries, #4)
The Deadly Dungeon (A to Z Mysteries, #4)
by: Ron Roy
4.11 avg rating — 3,993 ratings
107.
Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) (Junie B. Jones, #18)
Junie B., First Grader (at Last!) (Junie B. Jones, #18) 4.07 avg rating — 8,946 ratings
108.
Arthur's Perfect Christmas
Arthur's Perfect Christmas 3.99 avg rating — 604 ratings
109.
A Samurai Never Fears Death (Samurai Detective, #5)
A Samurai Never Fears Death (Samurai Detective, #5) 4.04 avg rating — 277 ratings
109.
Arthur's Computer Disaster: An Arthur Adventure
Arthur's Computer Disaster: An Arthur Adventure 3.93 avg rating — 669 ratings
111.
Seven Paths to Death (Samurai Detective, #6)
Seven Paths to Death (Samurai Detective, #6) 3.99 avg rating — 230 ratings
111.
Arthur's Chicken Pox: An Arthur Adventure
Arthur's Chicken Pox: An Arthur Adventure 4.15 avg rating — 1,639 ratings
113.
The Sword That Cut the Burning Grass (Samurai Detective, #4)
The Sword That Cut the Burning Grass (Samurai Detective, #4) 4.10 avg rating — 365 ratings
113.
Arthur's Baby (Arthur Adventure Series)
Arthur's Baby (Arthur Adventure Series) 4.06 avg rating — 2,084 ratings
115.
In Darkness, Death (Samurai Detective, #3)
In Darkness, Death (Samurai Detective, #3) 4.04 avg rating — 525 ratings
115.
Arthur's Pet Business
Arthur's Pet Business 4.19 avg rating — 2,344 ratings
117.
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (Samurai Detective, #1)
The Ghost in the Tokaido Inn (Samurai Detective, #1) 3.84 avg rating — 2,846 ratings
117.
Arthur's New Puppy (Arthur Adventure Series)
Arthur's New Puppy (Arthur Adventure Series) 4.35 avg rating — 9,163 ratings
119.
Brain Jack
Brain Jack 3.88 avg rating — 3,662 ratings
119.
Clifford's First Halloween
Clifford's First Halloween 3.96 avg rating — 1,039 ratings
121.
Maniac Magee
Maniac Magee 3.90 avg rating — 127,650 ratings
121.
Clifford's First Autumn (Clifford 8x8)
Clifford's First Autumn (Clifford 8x8) 4.09 avg rating — 1,104 ratings
123.
Clifford's Kitten (Clifford 8x8)
Clifford's Kitten (Clifford 8x8) 4.03 avg rating — 1,108 ratings
124.
The Last Leopard (Animal Healer, #3)
The Last Leopard (Animal Healer, #3) 4.19 avg rating — 1,691 ratings
124.
Clifford, the small red puppy
Clifford, the small red puppy 4.20 avg rating — 10,921 ratings
126.
Dolphin Song (Animal Healer, #2)
Dolphin Song (Animal Healer, #2) 4.15 avg rating — 2,728 ratings
126.
Scout (The Puppy Place, #7)
Scout (The Puppy Place, #7) 4.32 avg rating — 1,058 ratings
128.
The Gift (Witch & Wizard, #2)
The Gift (Witch & Wizard, #2) 3.78 avg rating — 30,200 ratings
128.
Princess (The Puppy Place #12)
Princess (The Puppy Place #12) 4.21 avg rating — 1,092 ratings
130.
Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard, #1)
Witch & Wizard (Witch & Wizard, #1) 3.55 avg rating — 59,294 ratings
130.
Patches (The Puppy Place, #8)
Patches (The Puppy Place, #8) 4.31 avg rating — 1,024 ratings
132.
Buddy (The Puppy Place, #5)
Buddy (The Puppy Place, #5) 4.33 avg rating — 1,877 ratings
133.
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Doctor Dolittle, #2)
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (Doctor Dolittle, #2) 3.98 avg rating — 17,467 ratings
133.
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar (The Boxcar Children, #49)
The Mystery of the Stolen Boxcar (The Boxcar Children, #49) 3.91 avg rating — 1,319 ratings
135.
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963
The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 70,146 ratings
135.
The Canoe Trip Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #40)
The Canoe Trip Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #40) 3.91 avg rating — 658 ratings
137.
The Million Dollar Strike (The Million Dollar Series #4)
The Million Dollar Strike (The Million Dollar Series #4) 3.96 avg rating — 318 ratings
137.
The Ghost Ship Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #39)
The Ghost Ship Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #39) 3.89 avg rating — 918 ratings
139.
The Camp-Out Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #27)
The Camp-Out Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #27) 3.91 avg rating — 1,185 ratings
140.
The Castle Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #36)
The Castle Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #36) 3.91 avg rating — 1,323 ratings
141.
The Pizza Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #33)
The Pizza Mystery (The Boxcar Children, #33) 3.98 avg rating — 1,832 ratings
142.
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1)
The Boxcar Children (The Boxcar Children, #1) 4.13 avg rating — 137,996 ratings
143.
The Snowy Day Mystery (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #24)
The Snowy Day Mystery (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #24) 3.90 avg rating — 702 ratings
144.
The Mystery of the Television Dog (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #4)
The Mystery of the Television Dog (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #4) 4.01 avg rating — 1,411 ratings
145.
Stage Fright on a Summer Night (Magic Tree House, #25)
Stage Fright on a Summer Night (Magic Tree House, #25) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 8,245 ratings
146.
Dark Day in the Deep Sea (Magic Tree House, #39)
Dark Day in the Deep Sea (Magic Tree House, #39) 4.04 avg rating — 4,947 ratings
147.
Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House, #24)
Earthquake in the Early Morning (Magic Tree House, #24) 3.98 avg rating — 9,271 ratings
148.
Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House, #15)
Viking Ships at Sunrise (Magic Tree House, #15) 3.89 avg rating — 10,341 ratings
149.
Swindle
Swindle 3.97 avg rating — 19,393 ratings
149.
Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House, #10)
Ghost Town at Sundown (Magic Tree House, #10) 3.95 avg rating — 14,075 ratings
151.
My Brother Sam Is Dead
My Brother Sam Is Dead 3.44 avg rating — 19,141 ratings
151.
Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House, #8)
Midnight on the Moon (Magic Tree House, #8) 3.95 avg rating — 17,187 ratings
153.
Aidan of Oren: The Elf Princess
Aidan of Oren: The Elf Princess 3.94 avg rating — 53 ratings
153.
Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House, #17)
Tonight on the Titanic (Magic Tree House, #17) 4.07 avg rating — 16,519 ratings
155.
Aidan of Oren: The Journey Begins
Aidan of Oren: The Journey Begins 3.90 avg rating — 96 ratings
155.
Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House, #9)
Dolphins at Daybreak (Magic Tree House, #9) 3.99 avg rating — 18,829 ratings
157.
Scumble (Savvy, #2)
Scumble (Savvy, #2) 4.03 avg rating — 13,691 ratings
157.
Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, #6)
Afternoon on the Amazon (Magic Tree House, #6) 3.97 avg rating — 18,527 ratings
159.
Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, #3)
Mummies in the Morning (Magic Tree House, #3) 3.93 avg rating — 24,810 ratings
160.
Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1)
Dinosaurs Before Dark (Magic Tree House, #1) 3.99 avg rating — 46,648 ratings
161.
Missing Since Monday
Missing Since Monday 3.81 avg rating — 863 ratings
161.
Twister on Tuesday (Magic Treehouse, #23)
Twister on Tuesday (Magic Treehouse, #23) 3.96 avg rating — 11,757 ratings
163.
The Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection, Volume 1 (The Secret of the Old Clock / The Bungalow Mystery / The Mystery of the 99 Steps)
The Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection, Volume 1 (The Secret of the Old Clock / The Bungalow Mystery / The Mystery of the 99 Steps) 4.10 avg rating — 189 ratings
164.
The Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection: Volume 2
The Best of Nancy Drew Classic Collection: Volume 2 4.12 avg rating — 151 ratings
165.
Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1)
Little House in the Big Woods (Little House, #1) 4.21 avg rating — 281,968 ratings
166.
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3)
Little House on the Prairie (Little House, #3) 4.21 avg rating — 299,211 ratings
167.
Doubles Troubles
Doubles Troubles 3.50 avg rating — 22 ratings
167.
These Happy Golden Years (Little House, #8)
These Happy Golden Years (Little House, #8) 4.22 avg rating — 78,091 ratings
169.
Night of the Twisters
Night of the Twisters 3.86 avg rating — 3,149 ratings
169.
The Long Winter (Little House, #6)
The Long Winter (Little House, #6) 4.18 avg rating — 91,399 ratings
171.
Farmer Boy (Little House, #2)
Farmer Boy (Little House, #2) 4.10 avg rating — 72,999 ratings
172.
A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor (Adam Pelko, #1)
A Boy at War: A Novel of Pearl Harbor (Adam Pelko, #1) 3.81 avg rating — 2,031 ratings
172.
The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5)
The Horse and His Boy (Chronicles of Narnia, #5) 3.91 avg rating — 381,978 ratings
174.
I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton, #4)
I'm Too Fond of My Fur! (Geronimo Stilton, #4) 4.15 avg rating — 7,144 ratings
174.
On the Banks of Plum Creek (Little House, #4)
On the Banks of Plum Creek (Little House, #4) 4.22 avg rating — 105,767 ratings
176.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, #2)
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (The Chronicles of Narnia, #2) 4.24 avg rating — 3,058,973 ratings
177.
Password to Larkspur Lane (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #10)
Password to Larkspur Lane (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #10) 3.95 avg rating — 14,162 ratings
178.
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #4)
Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #4) 4.17 avg rating — 159,094 ratings
178.
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #5)
The Secret of Shadow Ranch (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #5) 3.95 avg rating — 22,239 ratings
180.
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3)
The Last Straw (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #3) 4.14 avg rating — 167,096 ratings
180.
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1)
The Secret of the Old Clock (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #1) 3.98 avg rating — 82,509 ratings
182.
The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #2)
The Hidden Staircase (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #2) 3.96 avg rating — 44,100 ratings
183.
The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries, #1)
The Absent Author (A to Z Mysteries, #1)
by: Ron Roy
4.01 avg rating — 9,810 ratings
184.
The Miserable Mill (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #4)
The Miserable Mill (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #4) 3.86 avg rating — 181,133 ratings
184.
The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #1)
The Mystery of the Stolen Diamonds (Cam Jansen Mysteries, #1) 3.93 avg rating — 5,477 ratings
186.
The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #3)
The Wide Window (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #3) 3.95 avg rating — 207,188 ratings
186.
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5)
The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #5) 4.55 avg rating — 1,114,927 ratings
188.
The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2)
The Reptile Room (A Series of Unfortunate Events, #2) 4.02 avg rating — 240,470 ratings
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