10-12 year old books
Discover the best 10-12 year old books with our curated list, featuring timeless picks like Ballet Shoes by Noel Streatfeild and thrilling dystopian reads from Margaret Peterson Haddix’s Shadow Children series, including Among the Hidden and Among the Free—perfect for young readers.
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Ballet Shoes
by Noel Streatfeild
Three orphan girls. A pair of pink slippers. A lifetime in the spotlight. Read the classic that has captivated generations! Pauline, Petrova, and Posy love their quiet life together. They are orphans who have been raised as sisters, and when their new family needs money, the girls want to help. They decide to join the Children's Academy of Dancing and Stage Training to earn their keep. Each girl works hard following her dream. Pauline is destined for the movies. Posy is a born dancer. And Petrova? She finds she'd rather be a pilot than perform a pirouette. This beautiful children's classic is perfect for girls who love to dream about ballet, friendship, and finding their own special talents. Adult readers may remember them as the "Shoes" books from You've Got Mail!
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Among the Free
by Margaret Peterson Haddix
To conclude her bestselling Shadow Children series, Haddix revisits Luke Garner, an illegal third-born in a futuristic society that allows only two children per family.