I'm a preteen age 10 and i like reading books so could anyone recommend some books i could read for 10/11 yr olds
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2007-06-17 01:38:29 · 16 answers · asked by katie m 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
What is your reading level? I hate to sound like a cliche, but have you read the Harry Potters? Or are they too far advanced for you? The reason why I ask, is that they ARE too adavnced for my 11-year old, to be quite honest. I got her some old Sweet Valley Twins books off of eBay (although it doesn't appear as though she has touched them yet, not much of a reader yet). She is into the Fairies books. Tinker Bell's friends. Also the Quest for the Egg, or whatever it is. She seemed to be into that. Perhaps you can check with your local library and see if they have those? Best of luck!
2007-06-17 01:43:20 · answer #1 · answered by shelleygail76 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Judy Blume was my favorite at your age. I wish there had been Harry Potter and others like that - I would have LOVED it. (I read them now.)
If you can go to the library or bookstore with someone that won't rush you out the door, take some time and pick up any book that catches your eye for whatever reason. Look at the synopsis (the "short version") on the back of the book or inside the flap - if it looks good to you, get it - even if it's not something you would "normally" read. I've found some of my favorite books that way! It would also go towards "expanding your horizons". (cue your teachers and parents to cheer here.)
Good luck and good for you for liking to read! =)
2007-06-17 08:51:29 · answer #2 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some books I loved when I was your age were...
The "Little House on the Prairie" series;
Nancy Drew books (I LOVED mysteries);
The Secret Seven;
Mallory Towers;
The Trixie Belden series;
The Silver Crown (a good kids mystery);
More modern books that are great for my daughter are:
"Go Girls! Angels" series of books by Chrissie Perry;
Holly and the Dream Fixer by Rosemary Hayes;
Not quite a Mermaid by Linda Chapman;
Thora books by Gillian Anderson;
Spy Girl series of books by Christine Harris;
Relax Max by Sally Grindley
My Alien Classmate by Bruce Coville;
The Babysitters Club series of books;
Also, any books about horses, like The Saddle Club, Black Beauty, The Brumby series.
Enjoy!
2007-06-17 09:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is good to that you want to read. It seems to be rare these days. My daughter loves the C.S. Lewis series, The Chronicles of Narnia, as well as Babysitter Club, Nancy Drew, any of those. I also don't remember the titles, but there were books that allowed you to pick the ending, changing the story based on the choices you made. I hope you find books you enjoy. Good Luck.
2007-06-17 09:00:26 · answer #4 · answered by wildcat942002 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Higher Power of Lucky by Susan Patron:
Maybe you won't understand everything, but it's a positive and powerful book.
Sahara Special by Raji Codell:
This is about stickers, school, a young girl and a wonderful teacher.
Holes by Louis Sachar:
My favorite book. About a cursed kid who goes to camp, has to dig holes, and discovers a mess of things.
Love that Dog by Sharon Creech:
If you love poetry, a short book.
The Young Landlords by Walter Dean Myers:
Kids become landlords of a building in Harlem.
Fantasy Books:
Beauty by Robin McKinely-retelling of Beauty and the Beast
Ella Enchanted by Gail Garson Levine-retelling of Cinderella
The Dragonslayers, Goblins in the Castle by Bruce Coville
Princess and the Goblin by George MacDonald
Oz Series (Marvelous Land of Oz, Ozma of Oz, etc...) by L. Frank Baum-I loved these when I was your age. Find out what happened to Dorothy and everyone else after The Wizard of Oz. If you find you love his books as much as I do, he also wrote other fantasy books, which are so fun to read.
Historical Fiction:
Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman:
About a young girl around your age living in medieval times who is trying to be married off by her fathers. If you love this one as much as I did: Matilda Bone, The Midwife's Apprentice also by Cushman
Al Capone Does My Shirts by Gennifer Choldenko:
Kids living on Alcatraz, the prison island
Hope this helps
2007-06-17 09:16:15 · answer #5 · answered by Kate C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try reading:
The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster
The Tale of Despereaux by Kate Dicamillo
A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
The Giver by Lois Lowry
2007-06-17 08:53:46 · answer #6 · answered by hypno_toad1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Read Dear Dumb Diary its really funny its a new series with around 6 or 7 books out.
2007-06-17 11:21:16 · answer #7 · answered by Jane B. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Judy Blume. There's a series of books about owls, a bunch of best friends, I can't remember the name of the series but book 5 is called "The Shattering", and book 6 is called "The Burning".
2007-06-17 08:45:49 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anything by Charles Dickens, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, or Mary Stewart.
2007-06-19 04:10:19 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it depends on your reading level but when i was 11 our class read where the red fern grows this story is for people who like sad stories becuase there were people in our class who didn't like to read it got them all into reading i love that book it is very long but a very good book you should go to the library and check it out i read that book a lot of times
2007-06-17 14:05:57 · answer #10 · answered by Info T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋