Books every pre-teen should read

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Walk Two Moons

by Sharon Creech

"How about a story? Spin us a yarn." Instantly, Phoebe Winterbottom came to mind. "I could tell you an extensively strange story," I warned. "Oh, …
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The Giver

by Lois Lowry

In a future society, young Jonas is given his lifetime assignment at the Ceremony of Twelve, and discovers the terrible truth about the society in …
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

by J. K. Rowling

Rescued from the outrageous neglect of his aunt and uncle, a young boy with a great destiny proves his worth while attending Hogwarts School for …
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The Call of the Wild

by Jack London

Tor Classics are affordably-priced editions designed to attract the young reader. Original dynamic cover art enthusiastically represents the excitement of each story. Appropriate "reader friendly" …
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The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

by L. Frank Baum

One of the true classics of American literature, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has stirred the imagination of young and old alike for over four …
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Island of the Blue Dolphins

by Scott O'Dell

A young Indian girl learns the art of survival when she is stranded on an isolated Pacific island.
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Bridge to Terabithia

by Katherine Paterson

A secret world of their own Jess Aaron's greatest ambition is to be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. He's been practicing all summer …
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The Outsiders

by S. E. Hinton

Over 50 years of an iconic classic! This international bestseller and inspiration for a beloved movie is a heroic story of friendship and belonging. No …
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Mrs. Frisby and the Rats of Nimh

by Robert C. O'Brien

Some extraordinary rats come to the aid of a mouse family in this Newbery Medal Award–winning classic by notable children’s author Robert C. O’Brien. Mrs. …
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Number the Stars

by Lois Lowry

In 1943, during the German occupation of Denmark, ten-year-old Annemarie learns how to be courageous and resourceful as she helps shelter her Jewish friend from …
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Little Women

by Louisa May Alcott

In New England during the Civil War, four sisters experience joys and hardships together.
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James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

From the bestselling author of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and The BFG! Roald Dahl was a champion of the underdog and all things little—in …
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Dear Mr. Henshaw

by Beverly Cleary

Dear Mr. Henshaw, I wish somebody would stop stealing the good stuff out of my lunchbag. I guess I wish a lot of other things, …
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That Was Then, This Is Now

by S. E. Hinton

Another classic from the author of the internationally bestselling The Outsiders Continue celebrating 50 years of The Outsiders by reading this companion novel. That Was …
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The Pearl

by John Steinbeck

“There it lay, the great pearl, perfect as the moon.” Like his father and grandfather before him, Kino is a poor diver, gathering pearls from …
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The Witch of Blackbird Pond

by Elizabeth George Speare

A young girl's rebellion against bigotry culminates in a terrifying witch hunt and trial.
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