For anyone looking for a good book selection for their pre-teens, here is a list of choices from my daughter. I originally asked her to suggest a book for a Twitter friend who was having challenges finding books for her 8 yr old 3rd grader who reads at a 6th grade level. Rabbit (my daughter's nickname for the newbies) is a 6th grader who reads a a high school junior level. It has always been a challenge to find books for her, but she knows what she likes and what I would deem "age-appropriate" and thus has done a great job of seeking them out herself.
I thought if there is one parent out there who could use the advice, perhaps there may be a few more with the same challenges. I thought I would share her suggestions here for those who would like them. :)
Susan Colasanti
Something Like Fate
Paula Morris
Ruined
Wendy Mass
(series)
11 Birthdays
Finally
13 Gifts
Lisa Greenwald
My Life in Pink and Green
Judith Casely
The Kissing Diary
Ingrid Law
Savvy
Scumble
Margaret Peterson
The Missing (series)
Her two favorite authors are Mary Downing Hahn ("Because I love all things creepy and she's the best!") and Peg Kahret ("She also writes creepy stuff. Not quite as creepy as Mary Downing Hahn, but still good.")
And there you have it. A small list of books recommended from my pre-teen to yours!
