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Books for 11 & 12 Year Olds

 
 
Find the best books for 11 and 12  year olds here: lots of ideas for birthday gifts or Christmas presents for eleven and twelve year old boys or girls - books to read for fun, learning or education!  

 Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows
by J.K. Rowling

The seventh and final book in the superlatively successful series. Paperback, 608 pages.
 

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 The Lord of the Rings

The Lord of the Rings
by J.R.R. Tolkien

The complete three-volume 1,664 page paperback boxed set of J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece, packaged in the classic black covers designed by Tolkien himself.
 

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 Cookie

Cookie
by Jacqueline Wilson 

Yet another charming and heart-warming story of family life and friendship from this beloved best-selling author. Paperback, 336 pages.
 

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Eragon 

Eragon
by Christopher Paolini

A captivating fantasy about a 15 year old boy, a loyal dragon, and their dangerous adventures involving magic, glory, and power. Paperback, 528 pages.
 

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 Hunger Games Trilogy Boxset

The Hunger Games: Trilogy Boxset
by Suzanne Collins

All 3 exciting novels in the bestselling series --- "The Hunger Games", "Catching Fire", and "Mockingjay". Hardback.
 

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 The Hobbit

The Hobbit
by J.R.R. Tolkien

J.R.R. Tolkien's classic masterpiece tells the tale of high adventure, undertaken by Bilbo Baggins and a company of dwarves in search of dragon-guarded gold. 400 pages, paperback edition.
 

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Maximum Ride: Manga Volume 1: 1 (Maximum Ride) 

Maximum Ride
by James Patterson

The first novel in this exciting SF thriller series follows the adventures of 14 year old Maximum Ride and all the genetically enhanced members of the 'Flock'. Paperback, chiefly colour illustrated, 248 pages.
 

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The Secret Garden (Wordsworth's Children's Classics)

The Secret Garden
by Frances Hodgeson Burnett

Originally published in 1911, the story of Mary Lennox's transformation from impudent orphan to compassionate friend in the forbidden garden is a timeless classic. Paperback, 224 page, illustrated edition.  

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 The Witches

The Witches
by Roald Dahl

A young boy is being raised by his wise old grandmother, and encounters the most gruesome, grotesque gang of witches imaginable. A superbly crafted, funny adventure from the master story writer. Paperback, 206 page, illustrated edition.

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 The Neverending Story

The Neverending Story
 by Michael Ende

A fabulous adventure for tweens. Shy, awkward Bastian is amazed to discover that he has become a character in the mysterious book he is reading and that he has an important mission to fulfill. Paperback, with illustrations, 448 page edition.  

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 TimeRiders (TimeRiders)

TimeRiders
by Alex Scarrow

First novel in the very popular series. Time travel is here, and there are those who would go back in time and change the past. That's why the TimeRiders exist: to protect us. To stop time travel from destroying the world... Paperback, 432 pages.
 

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Bridge to Terabithia 

Bridge to Terabithia
by Katherine Paterson

A beautifully written novel that will make tweens laugh and cry. Paperback, illustrated, 191 page edition.
 

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Heidi (Unabridged Classics)

Heidi
by Johanna Spyri

This beautiful unabridged edition is a timeless girls' favourite. Hardback, 288 pages printed on high quality paper, with spot b&w illustrations and a ribbon marker.
 

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This list of ideas for the best Books for 11 & 12 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives & family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present for an eleven or twelve year old boy or girl to read.