Gift guide · Age 8
Chapter books for an 8-year-old that live up to the hype
Classic and new, good for reading alone or together. Two have sad parts, so we mark them Read together.
5 books · each with an age and our verdict- Read togetherAges 8–11
The Wild Robot
Peter BrownVery short chapters and a big heart. Read the sad parts together.
- Read togetherAges 7–10
Charlotte's Web
E. B. WhiteFunny barn animals and a brave friend. Read the last chapters together.
- Good fitAges 6+
Ivy + Bean
Annie BarrowsOpposites who become best friends.
- Good fitAges 7+
The World According to Humphrey
Betty G. BirneyA classroom hamster tells the story of Room 26 and its kids.
- Good fitAges 9+
Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library
Chris GrabensteinA library full of puzzles and games. Best from 9, or read it together at 8.
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