Children book recommendations

Books for Children Ages 9-12 – Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis Bridge to Terabithia by Katherine Paterson Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle Shiloh by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O'Dell Maniac Magee by Jerry Spinelli The BFG by Roald Dahl The Giver by Lois Lowry James and the Giant Peach: A Children's Story by Roald Dahl Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner Number the Stars by Lois Lowry Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh by Robert C. O'Brien The Best Christmas Pageant Ever by Barbara Robinson Matilda by Roald Dahl Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing by Judy Blume Ramona Quimby, Age 8 by Beverly Cleary The Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster Tuck Everlasting by Natalie Babbitt Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery The Great Gilly Hopkins by Katherine Paterson Little House books by Laura Ingalls Wilder Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh A Light in the Attic by Shel Silverstein Mr. Popper's Penguins by Richard Atwater My Father's Dragon by Ruth Stiles Gannett Stuart Little by E. B. White Walk Two Moons by Sharon Creech The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare The Watsons Go to Birmingham-1963 by Christopher Paul Curtis Books for Young Adults - Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls The Hobbit by J. R. R. Tolkien Summer of the Monkeys by Wilson Rawls The Cay by Theodore Taylor The Sign of the Beaver by Elizabeth George Speare The View from Saturday - by E. L. Konigsburg Learn how the sixth graders beat out the older kids to win the championship quiz contest. A Newbery winner. And One for All - by Theresa Nelson Three friends differ in their beliefs about war and peace. Are You There God? It's Me Margaret - by Judy Blume Margaret is waiting to grow up, wondering why things don't come soon enough. The Bad Beginning - by Lemony Snicket The first book in "A Series of Unfortunate Events" helps prove that stories about sadness and badness can be both funny and popular. Bat 6 - by Virginia Euwer Wolff A girl's baseball team learns about prejudice. Because of Winn-Dixie - by Kate DiCamillo Opal's dog helps her learn about her new home town and the characters who live there. Beezus and Ramona - by Beverly Cleary Beezus and her little sister Ramona Quimby just can't seem to get along. Bud, Not Buddy - by Christopher Paul Curtis In the 1930s, an orphan boy sets off in search of his musician father. A Newbery winner. Cat Crafts - by Linda Hendry If you're a cat fancier, here's a collection of craft ideas that can entertain your child or make your pet's life more interesting. Most of these projects are also suitable for younger children with adult supervision. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory - by Roald Dahl Charlie discovers that the truth about Mr. Willy Wonka's chocolate factory is even better than the rumors. Charlotte's Web - by E.B. White Charlotte the spider and Wilbur the pig learn about farmers and life in this children's classic. Dog Crafts - by Linda Hendry Here's a book that offers lots of craft ideas for dog loves, including many projects for pet owners. Many of these craft projects are suitable for younger children with adult supervision. Field Trips - by Jim Arnosky More than field trips, this little books is a guide to the best strategies for birdwatching, a stroll at the beach, tracking an animal, or collecting insects. Children can learn how to create their own field guides, collections, and lots more. A Giraffe and a Half - by Shel Silverstein Giraffes aren't the only characters in this collection of great Shel Silverstein poems. See what you can find! The Great Gilly Hopkins - by Katherine Paterson Habibi - by Naomi Shihab Nye A girl moves to a new home and encounters the Israeli-Palestinian conflict first-hand. Half Magic - by Edgar Eager Four children discover that their magical coin must be used very, very carefully. Harriet the Spy - by Louise Fitzhugh Harriet discovers that keeping a diary can sometimes backfire. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets - by J. K. Rowling Harry learns more about Hogwarts and its secrets. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire - by J. K. Rowling Potter and his friends compete for the golden goblet and learn much in doing so. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix - by J.K. Rowling Due to be released on June 21, 2003, this will be the 5th book in the wildly popular Potter series. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban - by J. K. Rowling Harry and friends continue to explore at Hogwarts, and more puzzles emerge. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone - by J. K. Rowling The famous Mr. Potter begins his career at Hogwarts. Holes - by Louis Sachar Stanley Yelnats goes to camp Green Lake instead of juvenile detention. Did he make the right choice? A Newbery Award winner. The House of Sixty Fathers - by Meinder DeJong The Incredible Journey - by Sheila Burnford Follow three lost family pets as they make their way home. A book no one should miss. The Indian in the Cupboard - by Lynn Reid Banks Island of the Blue Dolphins - by Scott O'Dell Jackie and Me - by Dan Gutman A young boy uses his baseball card collection to travel through time and meet famous players from the past. James and the Giant Peach - by Roald Dahl Dahl's great read-aloud book features a great cast of improbable characters. Jumanji - by Chris Van Allsburg Award winning illustrations lead readers through this story about a jungle game that comes to life. A Light in the Attic - by Shel Silverstein Shel Silversteins poems are sometimes silly, sometimes wonderful. These are great poems to read with a child. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - by C.S. Lewis Three children discover their own fantasy world while prowling through an attic, but the discoveries are only beginning. History, magic and a classic story of good and evil. Before Harry Potter, this book was the most magical! Little House in the Big Woods - by Laura Ingalls Wilder This is the first book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's series about life in Wisconsin and the plains during the late 1800s. Little House on the Prairie - by Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura and her family move from Wisconsin to Kansas, and build the house on the prairie. The Little Princess - by Francis Hodgson Burnett Little Town on the Prairie - by Laura Ingalls Wilder Laura is growing up, and new opportunities await. Maniac Magee - by Jerry Spinelli The 1991 Newbery Award winner about an energetic boy who confronts racism and tries to make peace in a troubled part of town. The Midwife's Apprentice - by Karen Cushman Set in medieval England, this Newbery medal winner tells the tale of a young girl who must make her own way in the world, and what she learns in the process. Missing May - by Cynthia Rylant Summer's discoveries in learning about her various family members. A Newbery medal winner. The Monument - by Gary Paulsen A young boy reacts to the arrival of an artist with a special mission. Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of NIMH - by Robert O'Brien Out of the Dust - by Karen Hesse Fourteen year-old Billy Jo writes a journal about her experiences during the dust bowl days in Oklahoma. The Phantom Tollbooth - by Norton Juster Ramona the Pest - by Beverly Cleary Ramona Quimby enters Kindergarten and asks LOTS of questions. [...]... Japanese-American boy's life changes after the bombing of Pearl Harbor Where the Sidewalk Ends - by Shel Silverstein Stanley the Fierce and the entire cast of Silverstein characters are a great way for children to learn about poetry, whether on their own or with a parent or grandparent The Wide Window - by Lemony Snicket The third installment of "A Series of Unfortunate Events" that has young readers . Books for Children Ages 9-12 – Charlotte's Web by E. B. White Hatchet by Gary Paulsen The Lion,. spider and Wilbur the pig learn about farmers and life in this children& apos;s classic. Dog Crafts - by Linda Hendry Here's a book that offers lots of craft ideas for dog loves, including. these craft projects are suitable for younger children with adult supervision. Field Trips - by Jim Arnosky More than field trips, this little books is a guide to the best strategies for birdwatching,