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\"40<\/a>Aside from \u2018what to read after Harry Potter<\/a>?\u2019, the most frequent question that come up in the Your Kid\u2019s Next Read Facebook group<\/a> is this one: \u2018Can anyone suggest YA fiction suitable younger readers?\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n

While there is an entire \u2018middle-grade\u2019 (8-12) section of the bookshelf available, many younger readers (tweens), particularly advanced readers, want to move up. They want to read what older kids are reading and, often, they\u2019ve read the library dry of the books deemed appropriate for their age group.<\/p>\n

They\u2019re hungry readers, and parents are often at a loss as to what to give them to read next \u2013 because, let\u2019s face it, just because you can<\/em> read a book, doesn\u2019t necessarily mean that now is the best time to read it. It\u2019s not just that YA fiction can feature themes and subject matter that\u2019s just not suitable for tweens, but that books are best enjoyed when you\u2019re ready for them.<\/p>\n

Go in too early with a book that you<\/em> love and your young reader may put it aside after a chapter or two, and never, ever pick it up again.<\/p>\n

So, because I am the helpful sort, I have canvassed not only the YKNR group members (made up of nearly 4000 parents\/booksellers\/librarians\/publishing professionals\/teachers\/grandparents\/authors), but other interested parties (authors, booksellers, librarians) to come up with this list* of YA books that they would recommend for tween readers.<\/p>\n

I\u2019ve cheated a bit (not really but it sounds intriguing, right?) by splitting the list into two sections \u2013 what I would call Proper YA (aimed at readers 14+) and then a section that is Technically Middle-Grade But With A YA Feel. It might be that your younger tween is just looking for something in the latter category that feels more grown-up than what they\u2019ve been reading. Proper YA has been divided into categories,\u00a0 but other than that there’s no particular order.<\/p>\n

As with any book recommendation, you know your child best, so be sure to read the book\u2019s description closely to make sure it will be suitable for your particular reader \u2013 as noted below, some series get darker as they progress, so look beyond book #1, and check with your local bookseller or librarian regarding any themes or storylines you may be wondering about!<\/p>\n

Good luck \u2013 and do join us over in Your Kid\u2019s Next Read<\/a> if you have any questions about these or other books for your young readers!\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

YA BOOKS FOR YOUNG READERS<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Contemporary<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Other Side Of Summer<\/a> by Emily Gale \u201cHad some mature themes but nothing inappropriate for the younger readers<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR Member<\/p>\n

Geek Girl<\/a> by Holly Smale<\/p>\n

Spurt<\/a>\u00a0by Chris Miles<\/p>\n

Shooting Stars<\/a> by Brian Falkner<\/p>\n

How To Hang A Witch<\/a> by Adriana Mather (Kid review<\/a>)<\/p>\n

The Wonder Of Us<\/a> by Kim Culbertson (Kid review)<\/a><\/p>\n

The Ethan I Was Before<\/a> by Ali Standish<\/p>\n

From The Cutting Room of Barney Kettle <\/a>by Kate De Goldi<\/p>\n

Dandelion Clocks<\/a> by Rebecca Westcott<\/p>\n

Ghost<\/a> by Jason Reynolds<\/p>\n

Blueback<\/a> by Tim Winton<\/p>\n

The Moonlight Dreamers<\/a> by Siobhan Curham (Suggested by Una (12<\/em>))<\/p>\n

Silence is Goldfish<\/a> by Annabel Pitcher<\/p>\n

The Incredible Adventures of Cinnamon Girl<\/a> by Melissa Keil<\/p>\n

Pink<\/a> by Lili Wilkinson<\/p>\n

Mystery\/Thriller<\/strong><\/p>\n

I Am Not Esther<\/a> by Fleur Beale<\/p>\n

Two Wolves<\/a> by Tristan Bancks<\/p>\n

The Fall <\/a>by Tristan Bancks<\/p>\n

Missing<\/a> by Sue Whiting (Kid review<\/a>)<\/p>\n

A little bit romantic<\/strong><\/p>\n

Six Impossible Things<\/a> by Fiona Wood<\/p>\n

Two Summers<\/a> by Aimee Friedman. \u201cA really good book that provides a gentle intro to this theme<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR Member<\/p>\n

Stargirl<\/a> by Jerry Spinelli<\/p>\n

Eleanor and Park <\/a>by Rainbow Rowell \u201cIs sweet\u2026 Some more serious stuff touched on but not too heavy<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member (Kid review (mini<\/a>))<\/p>\n

Fangirl<\/a> by Rainbow Rowell<\/p>\n

Unrequited <\/a>by Emma Grey<\/p>\n

Fantasy\/Sci Fi<\/strong><\/p>\n

Children of Blood and Bone <\/a>by Tomi Adeyemi (series)<\/p>\n

The Hitchhiker\u2019s Guide to the Galaxy<\/a> by Douglas Adams (series)<\/p>\n

The Wingfeather Saga<\/a> by Andrew Peterson (series)<\/p>\n

Alanna: The First Adventure by Tamora Pierce<\/a> (series)<\/p>\n

Obernewtyn <\/a>by Isabelle Carmody (series)<\/p>\n

Tiffany Aching<\/a> by Terry Pratchett (series)<\/p>\n

Arkanae<\/a> by Lynette Noni (series) \u201cRecommended for tweens\/teens done with Harry Potter. The themes get darker as it progresses but not too much that they cause problems. It\u2019s not overly romantic and has a great focus on adventure and friendship.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 YKNR member (Kid review<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Contagion<\/a> by Teri Terry \u201cI\u2019ve read the first book in the series. I loved her ‘Slated’ series too but it got darker by the third book.<\/em>\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

Pandora Jones<\/a> by Barry Jonsberg<\/p>\n

The Shadow Cipher<\/a> by Laura Ruby<\/p>\n

Little bit scary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cuckoo Song<\/a> by Frances Hardinge<\/p>\n

Miss Peregrine\u2019s Home For Peculiar Children<\/a> by Ransom Riggs (Kid review<\/a>)<\/p>\n

Historical<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Other Side Of Truth<\/a> by Beverley Naidoo<\/p>\n

Salt To The Sea<\/a> by Ruta Septys \u201cPerfect intro to World War Two \u2013 historical fiction without language or storylines that are too advanced<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

Once<\/a> series by Morris Gleitzman. \u2018It\u2019s in hot demand with the Year 6s at my primary school library \u2013 girls and the boys<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

Technically middle-grade but might be just what your YA-seeking tween is looking for<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Secrets We Share<\/a> by Nova Weetman \u201cThe sequel to Nova Weetman’s brilliant The Secrets We Keep – Clem starts high school in this book<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR Member<\/p>\n

My Life as an Alphabet<\/a> by Barry Jonsberg<\/p>\n

Eight Keys<\/a> by Suzanne LaFleur<\/p>\n

Quincy Jordan<\/a> by Jen Storer<\/p>\n

The Thing About Jellyfish<\/a> by Ali Benjamin<\/p>\n

Lily Alone<\/a> by Jacqueline Wilson<\/p>\n

Dizzy<\/a> by Cathy Cassidy<\/p>\n

Stay Well Soon<\/a> by Penny Tangey<\/p>\n

The Goldfish Boy<\/a> by Lisa Thompson<\/p>\n

Fish In A Tree<\/a> by Lynda Mullaly Hunt<\/p>\n

Being Miss Nobody<\/a> by Tamsin Winter<\/p>\n

Survival Strategies Of The Almost Brave<\/a> by Jen White<\/p>\n

Drama<\/a> by Reina Telegemeier<\/p>\n

Goodbye Stranger<\/a> by Rebecca Stead<\/p>\n

Olive\u2019s Ocean<\/a> by Kevin Henkes \u201cDeals with a first realised crush that doesn\u2019t turn out the way she hopes<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR Member<\/p>\n

Parvana<\/a> by Deborah Ellis<\/p>\n

A Single Stone<\/a> by Meg McKinlay<\/p>\n

The Girl Who Drank The Moon<\/a> by Kelly Barnhill<\/p>\n

The Doldrums<\/a> by Nicholas Gannon \u201cThe next level up for Lemony Snicket fans<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

Full Cicada Moon<\/a> by Marilyn Hilton<\/p>\n

The Timeslip series<\/a> by Belinda Murrell<\/p>\n

Pennies For Hitler<\/a> by Jackie French \u201cReally opens up tricky themes in sensitive ways<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

The Family With Two Front Doors<\/a> by Anna Ciddor \u201cThere\u2019s lots to talk\/think about from an historic and a feminist perspective<\/em>.\u201d \u2013 YKNR member<\/p>\n

A Night Divided<\/a> by Jennifer A Nielsen<\/p>\n

Nevermoor (The Trials Of Morrigan Crow)<\/a> by Jessica Townsend<\/p>\n

The Girl Who Brought Mischief<\/a> by Katrina Nannestad<\/p>\n

Shooting Kabul<\/a> by N. H. Senzai<\/p>\n

I am Malala<\/a> (Young Readers Edition) by Malala Yousafzai with Patricia McCormick<\/p>\n

\"AL<\/a>

Image Credit: Mick Elliot<\/p><\/div>\n

Are you new here? Welcome! If your middle-grade reader loves epic adventure stories, be sure to check out my two series: The Mapmaker Chronicles<\/a>\u00a0and The Ateban Cipher<\/a> \u2013 click the title links to find out more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Tweens who like mystery stories will love my brand new series, the Maven & Reeve Mysteries. Check out book #1 THE FIRE STAR here<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Other booklists you might also find useful:<\/strong><\/p>\n

24 books for tween boys with ‘nothing to read’<\/a><\/p>\n

31 books for tween girls with ‘nothing to read’<\/a><\/p>\n

21 tried-and-tested books for 13\/14-year-old boys<\/a><\/p>\n

100+ great books for your young reader<\/a><\/p>\n

YKNR: Recommended reading lists for kids 10+, 12+, YA for Tweens<\/a><\/p>\n

Jazzy’s Diamond Dozen (12 favourite reads from a kid book reviewer)<\/a><\/p>\n

*As with all my book lists, if you click on the title it will take you to online bookstore Booktopia, where you can read the blurb and purchase the book if you like the sound of it (disclosure: this will result in a small commission to me at no extra charge to you). International visitors will find most of these titles in either paperback or ebook form on Amazon. Australian authors are denoted with a \u2022<\/em><\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Are you new here? Welcome to my blog! I\u2019m Allison Tait, aka A.L. Tait, and I\u2019m the author of two epic middle-grade adventure series, The Mapmaker Chronicles and The Ateban Cipher, and a new \u2018almost history\u2019 detective series called the Maven & Reeve Mysteries (you\u2019ll find <\/em><\/strong>book #1 THE FIRE STAR here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>), which is perfect for girls 10-14.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

You can find out <\/em><\/strong>more about me here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and <\/em><\/strong>more about my books here<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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