Gift guide · Age 10
Chapter books for a 10-year-old who reads everything
Big stories with real feelings, for the kid who finishes a book a week. One of them is better saved for a year or two.
5 books · each with an age and our verdict- Good fitAges 9–12
Wonder
R. J. PalacioShort chapters from different kids, and a lot of heart.
- Good fitAges 9+
Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief
Rick RiordanA funny narrator with ADHD and dyslexia who turns out to be a hero.
- Good fitAges 9+
Front Desk
Kelly YangA 10-year-old running a motel desk, and winning.
- Good fitAges 10–12
Holes
Louis SacharEvery piece of the puzzle clicks into place by the end.
- Not yetAges 11–12
Hatchet
Gary PaulsenA gripping survival story, but intense. Our verdict: wait until 11 or 12.
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