Book Lists for 12-Year-Olds
Are you a lover of middle-grade fiction? Then you’ve come to the right place! We’ve got an amazing selection of book lists for 12-year-olds to enjoy. Scroll down to find your next favorite read!
The Best Books for 12-Year-Olds
If you don’t know where to start on your middle-grade book journey, this is the list for you.
It includes 40+ mini book reviews separated by sub-genre from spy books to historical fiction to non-fiction, sports, and more. With easy navigation tools and great book recommendations, this is the list you’ll come back to again and again.
For more middle-grade reads, scroll down to see our full collection of book lists for 12-year-olds!
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More Book Lists for 12-Year-Olds
The book lists below are carefully curated with our favorite middle-grade books. You’ll find posts featuring books about camp, spies, mysteries, candy, WW2, Holiday books, and more.
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