Hi y’all!

Happy November! I can’t believe we are already in the last part of the year. I was out today and heard Christmas music. I am here for it!

Today I am excited to share a new book list: 20 great books for 10-11 year olds. I made this list for my mom for her church youth group. And it’s inspired me to share it here and hopefully create some other book lists for different ages. Enjoy!

The Magic Faraway Tree Series by Enid Blyton //Three siblings have adventures at the Faraway Tree where the fairy folk live and many magical lands come to the top branches.

Tumtum and Nutmeg Series by Emily Bearn // The adventures of two mice at the circus, with pirates, saving Christmas & more. 

Half Magic by Edward Eager // Four siblings find a magical coin that grants wishes by halves. 

The Prairie Thief by Melissa Wiley // Louisa tries to clear her Pa’s name from a crime he didn’t commit with a surprising magical twist.

The Candymakers by Wendy Mass// Four kids compete to create new kinds of candy but a mystery forces them to work together.

Mrs Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald // These stories show fun, unique remedies for many childhood troubles.

Henry Huggins by Beverly Cleary // Henry and his dog Ribsy have many adventures together.

Mandy by Julie Andrews Edwards // When Mandy discovers a cottage over the orphanage wall, she makes it her secret home. But who will help her when things go wrong? 

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate // Ivan the gorilla tells his own story of saving his new friend Ruby.

The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by CS Lewis // Four siblings journey into the magical land of Narnia to save the kingdom from the evil White Witch.

The Phantom Tollbooth by Norman Juster // Milo thinks everything is boring until a magical tollbooth whisks him away on an exciting adventure!

The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton // Persimmony learns her island is actually a sleeping giant and must keep him from waking up!

The Gilded Girl by Alyssa Colman // A magical retelling of A Little Princess about harnessing your magic and being a good friend. 

The Secret of Platform 13 by Eva Ibbotson // A band of magical creatures must save their prince who is trapped in our world. 

Circus Mirandus by Cassie Beasley // Micah visits a magical circus to ask for a miracle for his dying grandfather. 

Fablehaven by Brandon Mull // Siblings Seth and Kendra must save a preserve for magical creatures.

Hotel Flamingo by Alex Milway // Anna inherits a hotel for animals and makes it a wonderful place.

A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus // Three siblings are evacuated from London during WWII seeking a true home.

Inside Out and Back Again by Thanhha Lai // The incredible story of a refugee family fleeing the Vietnam War told in verse. 

The Penderwicks by Jeanne Birdsall // Four sisters go on vacation & have adventures together with 2 rabbits, a dog and a very interesting boy.

What books do you love for 10-11 year old readers?