12. Down Comes the Night by Allison Saft One of the best Gothic romance books of the year, Down Comes the Night manages to be both intriguing, creepy but ultimately heartwarming. This book surrounds the Healer and the Reaper, two soldiers from opposing war-torn countries trapped together in a crumbling (possibly haunted) mansion desperate to Blubber. In this wrenching story of bullying, Blume shows the ugly side of teasing gone too far and the consequences of complacency in the face of cruelty. When Jill’s friends begin bullying a classmate, Jill joins in. But it isn’t long before she realizes that bullies are never satisfied with one target. Amazon. The Best Series for 9-Year-Olds. The Bad Guys: This team of mischievous bad guys — Mr. Fox, Mr. Shark, Mr. Piranha, and Mr. Snake — might be known for their bad behavior, but when they decide to be good instead, hilarious situations arise in this graphic novel series by Aaron Blabey. It will have the whole family laughing out loud. Let’s take a look at books for 11-year-olds and books for 12-year-olds in this roundup of children’s books by age. Eleven- and 12-year-olds are, depending on one’s community, either finishing up intermediate school and preparing for middle school/junior high, or they’re entering their first year as a middle schooler or junior high student. Empire of the Sun by J.G. Ballard. Jim’s idyllic life in 1930s Shanghai takes an abrupt and horrifying turn with the Japanese invasion during WW2. The prep school choirboy finds himself interred in prison camps for four years. Gripping, moving and based on the author’s own life. A more advanced book for 13-year-olds. Copycat Science by Mike Barfield. SCIENCE. Part biographies and part experiments, this nonfiction book narrated in cartoon format makes science fun! Learn about each scientist in their short biography, then apply and learn more about their area of study by doing the related experiment. Read about James Audubon then make a bird feeder. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood. Despite the mature themes of the book, this is perfect for teens today, especially since they’re more politically involved than ever—and thanks to the Hulu series, they’ve probably seen the TV version, anyway. Offred’s story of being a Handmaid in Gilead is even more powerful in the book, and 212NenG.
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