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Rockin' Readin' for 7 to 12 year old girls...and some boys too.
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Minnie and Moo & the Seven Wonders of the World (Minnie & Moo)Minnie and Moo & the Seven Wonders of the World (Minnie & Moo) by Denys Cazet
Buy new: $12.91 / Used from: $1.64
A longer Minnie and Moo tale that can be enjoyed over and over again.
Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree (Minnie & Moo)Minnie and Moo and the Thanksgiving Tree (Minnie & Moo) by Denys Cazet
Buy new: $16.95
This and the Valentine one are our favorites. The illustrations are fun and the prose is hilarious!
Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent (Geronimo Stilton, No. 34)Geronimo Stilton, Secret Agent (Geronimo Stilton, No. 34) by Geronimo Stilton
Buy new: $6.99 / Used from: $0.25
The whole Geronimo Stilton series is great. A bump up from Minnie and Moo as far as reading level.
Bunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of MysteryBunnicula: A Rabbit-Tale of Mystery by Deborah Howe
Buy new: $5.99 / Used from: $1.59
My daughter loves this one and has re-read it several times.
The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Bunnicula)The Celery Stalks at Midnight (Bunnicula) by James Howe
Buy new: $4.99 / Used from: $0.01
Bunnicula is tons of fun!
P Is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Alphabets)P Is for Princess: A Royal Alphabet (Sleeping Bear Alphabets) by Steven L. Layne
Buy new: $13.46 / Used from: $3.01
Amazing illustrations and wonderful text make this book a great purchase for boys or girls. It gives the reader information on royalty; terminology and specific royals from around the world. It says for ages 4-8...but the reading level is for 7th graders. Don't hesitate to buy any of the books from this series.
Barkley's School for Dogs #1: Playground BullyBarkley's School for Dogs #1: Playground Bully by Debbie Dadey
Buy used from: $0.01
All the books in this series are enjoyable reads with a message.
Diary of a Wimpy KidDiary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Buy new: $7.77 / Used from: $3.00
Very funny!
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick RulesDiary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules by Jeff Kinney
Buy new: $6.00 / Used from: $5.49
More of the same, but still funny.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last StrawDiary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Buy new: $6.50 / Used from: $6.98
Quite the formula for success these books...and kids love them!
The Daring Book for GirlsThe Daring Book for Girls by Andrea J. Buchanan
Buy new: $17.79 / Used from: $3.83
Great info for girls of any age.
What Would You Do? (American Girl Library)What Would You Do? (American Girl Library) by Patti Kelley Criswell
Buy new: $8.95 / Used from: $3.38
Makes kids thinkg about situations that may or may not be a part of their lives yet.
A Smart Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations: How to Tackle Tricky, Icky Problems and Tough Times. (American Girl)A Smart Girl's Guide to Sticky Situations: How to Tackle Tricky, Icky Problems and Tough Times. (American Girl)
Buy new: $9.95 / Used from: $0.01
Empowering to girls who are facing the challenges of the 'tweens'.
Mythology (Ologies)Mythology (Ologies) by Lady Hestia Evans
Buy new: $13.59 / Used from: $7.99
For any child interested in learning about mythology, with great illustrations. Not as in depth as some, but entertaining.
How to Steal a DogHow to Steal a Dog by Barbara O'Connor
Buy new: $11.52 / Used from: $3.48
A book geared to the 3rd-5th grade reader.
Guinness World Records 2008Guinness World Records 2008 by Guinness World Records
Buy used from: $0.51
I don't think there's a kid alive who doesn't love this book!
Giftscriptions Magazine Gift Certificate: National Geographic Kids (Giftscriptions)Giftscriptions Magazine Gift Certificate: National Geographic Kids (Giftscriptions)
This is the only magazine my daughter just LOVES! She reads it cover to cover and anxiously awaits the next issue. We've had a subscription for three years now...and she's not outgrown it yet.
Warriors Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6Warriors Box Set: Volumes 1 to 6 by Erin Hunter
Buy new: $21.63 / Used from: $23.02
Cat clans...detailed character desciptions...if your child likes one, they'll love them all! Bear in mind there are so many of these 250+ word books that unlike the Harry Potter series, they're unlikely to run out of books to read.
Warriors: Cats of the ClansWarriors: Cats of the Clans by Erin Hunter
Buy new: $11.51 / Used from: $4.22
Beautiful artwork fills this book, as well as descriptions of various cats within the clans. A great supplement to a "Warriors" library.
Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4)Junie B. Jones's First Boxed Set Ever! (Books 1-4) by Barbara Park
Buy new: $11.67 / Used from: $8.23
For the younger set (2nd-4th graders), but enjoyed by all. Funny, easy-readers that get kids started on chapter books.
National Geographic Encyclopedia of AnimalsNational Geographic Encyclopedia of Animals by Karen McGhee
Buy new: $16.47 / Used from: $4.57
For the animal lover...