Popular Series for 8-10 Year Olds
- Magic School Bus Chapter Books: Note that these are different than the popular “graphic image” books.
- 39 Clues.
- How I Survived Middle School.
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid (books or online version), Dear Dumb Diary, or Popularity Papers.
- Amazing Days of Abby Hayes.
- Harry Potter.
- Amulet.
- Ghost Hunters.
Likewise, what do 8 year olds read?
Recommended reads: ages 8–10
- How to Train Your Dragon. Cressida Cowell (Hodder) …
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Roald Dahl (Puffin) …
- The Tale of Despereaux. Kate DiCamillo, illustrated by Timothy Basil Ering (Walker) …
- The Arrival. Shaun Tan (Hodder) …
- Matilda. …
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Book 1. …
- The Demon Headmaster. …
- Charlotte’s Web.
Simply so, what books should 9 year olds read?
We’ve narrowed it down and found 21 excellent books for 9-year-olds.
- The Last Last-Day-of-Summer. Number One. …
- Cilla Lee-Jenkins: Future Author Extraordinaire. …
- Power Forward #1. …
- Stella Díaz Has Something to Say. …
- Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone. …
- Where the Mountain Meets the Moon. …
- Wish. …
- Diary of a 6th Grade Ninja.
Is Harry Potter good for 8 year olds?
7–9: A great age to begin (for younger kids, consider reading aloud together). Read: Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone.
What level should a 9 year old be reading?
9-10 year olds are meaning focusedAt this age decoding should be happening with a degree of automaticity. Children are focused on the meaning of texts and are able to suit their rate of reading to match the complexity of the text.
How can I help my 8 year old read better?
10 Tips to Motivate Your Child to Read
- Make time for reading. …
- Set aside a regular read-aloud time with your children. …
- Make sure the reading material isn’t beyond your child’s reading abilities. …
- Create a cozy reading nook. …
- Look for a variety of reading material. …
- Try buddy reading with your struggling reader.
Can most 7 year olds read?
Although they’re no longer toddlers, 6- and 7-year-olds continue to grow rapidly in their language and reading skills. Their vocabulary is exploding as they learn five to 10 words every day (and sometimes it feels like they’re on a mission to say them all before bedtime!).
How do I get my 8 year old to like reading?
Borrow them at your library, or get a free listening app at Audible.com.
- Model reading love. …
- Help bring books to life. …
- Stash books all over. …
- Read aloud—even when they don’t need it. …
- Turn your library visits into adventures. …
- Reread the same books to little ones. …
- Get cooking. …
- Start a club.
How long should an 8 year old read daily?
While 15 to 20 minutes is the recommended amount of reading, it is important to note that, if your child is interested in and enjoying what she is reading, it is fine to encourage more time. However, we do not want children to become too tired.
At what age should a child read fluently?
Most children learn to read by 6 or 7 years of age. Some children learn at 4 or 5 years of age. Even if a child has a head start, she may not stay ahead once school starts. The other students most likely will catch up during the second or third grade.
What are 10 year olds reading?
10-year-old girl, slightly advanced reading level
- The Penderwicks (any in the series)
- The Mighty Miss Malone.
- The Girl Who Could Fly.
- Hoot.
- Rain Reign.
- Wildwood (any in the series)
- Anne of Green Gables (any in the series)
- Wonder.