Do your tweens love science fiction? Are they obsessed with Star Wars and Marvel? Do they love technology, computers, NASA, space, or science? My son has loved sci-fi all his life (he gets that from his mom) and the following list is made up of science fiction books that he has read. So if you have questions, leave them in the comments below. I’ve got an exciting list of sci-fi books for 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders - I'm thinking kids aged 10-14. If your tween likes robots, aliens, time travel, outer space...read on! Nourishing Tweens is a participant in several affiliate programs, advertising programs that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com and other websites. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. Science Fiction Books for Middle Grades: Tesla's Attic (The Accelerati … [Read more...]
Books for Tweens Who Love Harry Potter
Do you have a tween who loves the Harry Potter books? Want to help them find some books to read next? I've got thirteen more book series for fans of Harry Potter! This list of fantasy books has lots of choices for your magical tween. My son has read them all, so please comment below if you have any questions. I've included the recommended grade level and Lexile score for each book. The grade level recommendations are more about interest level than difficulty, so don't worry about them too much. The Lexile refers to the difficulty. If you have questions about this, please ask in the comments below or send me an email. Don't forget to pin for later! The Menagerie The Menagerie is a series by sisters Tui and Kari Sutherland. The Menagerie in the title is a secret place in Wyoming that contains unicorns, phoenixes, dragons, and other magical creatures. When the griffin cubs escape, seventh-grader Zoe has to get them back or the menagerie that her family has been … [Read more...]
20 Quirky Books for Tweens
Does your tween enjoy books that are a bit unexpected? Do they like eccentric characters? Do they have a weird sense of humor? Then this list of quirky books for tweens has what you need! Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. Our family is a bit quirky. A little weird. We have a goofy sense of humor, and we love imaginative books that maybe "think outside the box." As a book lover and former teacher, one of my favorite parts of parenting is going to the library and helping my kids to choose books. Every book on this list is one my son or daughter has read, so let me know if you have questions! This list is appropriate for 4th-8th graders, depending on … [Read more...]
10 Exciting Books for Tweens
Need some exciting books for keeping your tweens interested in reading? Here is a round-up of some exciting and adventurous books to help keep tweens turning the pages. Nourishing Tweens is a participant in the Amazon Affiliate program, an affiliate advertising program that provides a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. I only recommend things that I truly like and would use myself. If you click through my links and make a purchase, there is no additional charge to you. As a major book lover and former teacher, one of my favorite things about being a parent is helping my kids to find great books that they enjoy reading. Every book on this list is one my son has read - so if you have any questions, comment below and I'll get you an answer! This list of exciting books for tweens is appropriate for 4th-7th graders, depending on their reading level and interest. The Artemis Fowl series by Eoin Colfer is a magical … [Read more...]
