Find the best books for 8 year olds here: lots of ideas for birthday gifts or Christmas presents for eight year old boys or girls - books to read for fun, learning or education!
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone
by J.K. Rowling
The first novel in the sensational series. Paperback, 224 pages
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The Chronicles of Narnia
by C.S. Lewis
A favourite of primary school children, thrilling at wild adventures of the imagination. 768 pages, Paperback edition.
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Charlotte's Web
by E.B. White
The classic tale of how a little girl named Fern, with the help of a friendly spider, saved her pig Wilbur from the usual fate of nice fat little pigs.
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Fossil Fury (ZAC Power series)
by H.I. Larry
Introduce your reluctant boy to the exciting Zac Power secret agent series. Paperback, 96 pages.
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Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
by Roald Dahl
A primary school child favourite, this hardback 176 page edition celebrates the famous novel's 40th anniversary with Quentin Blake's characteristically frenetic illustrations, including "clusters of candy" sprinkled across the pages.
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James and the Giant Peach
by Roald Dahl
A masterpiece of children's story writing from the absolute master of children's stories. Paperback, 146 page edition.
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The Little Prince
by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
A beloved European classic where an aviator whose plane is forced down in the Sahara Desert encounters a little prince from a small planet who relates his adventures in seeking the secret of what is important in life. Paperback, colour and b&w illustrations, 96 page edition.
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The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
by Mark Twain
This literary classic is an unabridged 307 page, hardcover edition on high quality paper, featuring extraordinary photographs and illustrations throughout.
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Naughtiest Girl - vol 1 - 10
by Enid Blyton
10 paperback novels in the series, following Elizabeth the naughtiest girl in school.
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Illustrated Classics for Boys
by Usborne Publishing
A marvellous collection of action and adventure stories suitable for boys, including "Moonfleet", "Around the World in 80 Days", "Gulliver", "Robin Hood", "The Canterville Ghost" and "Robinson Crusoe". Hardback, 384 page edition, with full colour illustrations throughout.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland
by Lewis Carroll
With the complete, unabridged text by Lewis Carroll, and glowing, beautiful full-colour illustrations by Alison Jay on nearly every page, this lavish hardback, 224 page edition is the perfect introduction to the novel.
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This list of ideas for the best Books for 8 Year Olds has been compiled independently to help parents, relatives & family friends in their search for a birthday gift or Christmas present to read with an eigth year old boy or girl.