Here are the top 30 literature & fiction books for 9 year olds. Please click Read Review to read book reviews on Amazon. You can also click Find in Library to check book availability at your local library. If the default library is not correct, please follow Change Library to reset it.
1. Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (Arabic Edition)
by: J. K. Rowling Release date: Jan 01, 2008 Number of Pages: 264 Find in Library Read Review |
2. Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal
by: J. K. Rowling, Alicia Dellepiane Release date: Sep 01, 2019 Number of Pages: 254 Find in Library Read Review |
3. Harry Potter y la piedra filosofal
by: J. K. Rowling, Alicia Dellepiane Release date: Jan 03, 1999 Number of Pages: 254 Find in Library Read Review |
4. Wonder (Thorndike Press Large Print Literacy Bridge Series)
by: R. J. Palacio Release date: Apr 05, 2013 Number of Pages: 416 Find in Library Read Review |
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August Pullman was born with a facial deformity that, up until now, has prevented him from going to a mainstream school. Starting 5th grade at Beecher Prep, he wants nothing more than to be treated as an ordinary kid–but his new classmates can’t get past Auggie’s extraordinary face. WONDER, now a #1 “New York Times” bestseller and included on the Texas Bluebonnet Award master list, begins from Auggie’s point of view, but soon switches to include his classmates, his sister, her boyfriend, and others. These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community’s struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. R.J. Palacio has called her debut novel “a meditation on kindness” –indeed, every reader will come away with a greater appreciation for the simple courage of friendship. Auggie is a hero to root for, a diamond in the rough who proves that you can’t blend in when you were born to stand out.
Join the conversation: #thewonderofwonder
“From the Hardcover edition.”
5. Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Boxed Set
by: R. J. Palacio Release date: Aug 26, 2014 Number of Pages: 432 Find in Library Read Review |
WONDER IS SOON TO BE A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING JULIA ROBERTS AND JACOB TREMBLAY!
Over 3 million people have read the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder—the book that inspired the Choose Kind movement—and have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman, an ordinary boy with an extraordinary face.
The internationally beloved novel Wonder and the gorgeous and inspirational 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of Precepts are now available in a boxed set edition. This is the perfect gift for the millions of readers who have fallen in love with Auggie Pullman and his teacher Mr. Browne and also for readers who have yet to be introduced to the wonder of Wonder.
Praise for Wonder:
A beautiful, funny and sometimes sob-making story of quiet transformation.” –The Wall Street Journal
“A crackling page-turner filled with characters you can’t help but root for.” —Entertainment Weekly
“Rich and memorable.” —The New York Times Book Review
“Wonder is the best kids’ book of the year.” –Slate.com
Praise for 365 Days of Wonder:
“A big collection of inspiring words that will appeal to the legions of fans awaiting more wonder in their lives.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Palacio has an uncanny grasp of the minds and hearts of 8- to 12-year-olds, and the people who used to be them.” —The New York Times
6. Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
by: J.K. Rowling Release date: Dec 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 901 Find in Library Read Review |
Dark times have come to Hogwarts. After the Dementors’ attack on his cousin Dudley, Harry Potter knows that Voldemort will stop at nothing to find him. There are many who deny the Dark Lord’s return, but Harry is not alone: a secret order gathers at Grimmauld Place to fight against the Dark forces. Harry must allow Professor Snape to teach him how to protect himself from Voldemort’s savage assaults on his mind. But they are growing stronger by the day and Harry is running out of time …
7. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Dec 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 453 Find in Library Read Review |
When the Knight Bus crashes through the darkness and screeches to a halt in front of him, it’s the start of another far from ordinary year at Hogwarts for Harry Potter. Sirius Black, escaped mass-murderer and follower of Lord Voldemort, is on the run – and they say he is coming after Harry. In his first ever Divination class, Professor Trelawney sees an omen of death in Harry’s tea leaves … But perhaps most terrifying of all are the Dementors patrolling the school grounds, with their soul-sucking kiss …
8. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Dec 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 757 Find in Library Read Review |
The Triwizard Tournament is to be held at Hogwarts. Only wizards who are over seventeen are allowed to enter – but that doesn’t stop Harry dreaming that he will win the competition. Then at Hallowe’en, when the Goblet of Fire makes its selection, Harry is amazed to find his name is one of those that the magical cup picks out. He will face death-defying tasks, dragons and Dark wizards, but with the help of his best friends, Ron and Hermione, he might just make it through – alive!
9. Rush Revere and the Brave Pilgrims: Time-Travel Adventures with Exceptional Americans
by: Rush Limbaugh Release date: Oct 29, 2013 Number of Pages: 224 Find in Library Read Review |
MEET RUSH LIMBAUGH’S REALLY GOOD PAL, RUSH REVERE!
Okay, okay, my name’s really Rusty—but my friends call me Rush. Rush Revere. Because I’ve always been the #1 fan of the coolest colonial dude ever, Paul Revere. Talk about a rock star—this guy wanted to protect young America so badly, he rode through those bumpy, cobblestone-y streets shouting “the British are coming!” On a horse. Top of his lungs. Wind blowing, rain streaming…
Well, you get the picture. But what if you could get the real picture—by actually going back in time and seeing with your own eyes how our great country came to be? Meeting the people who made it all happen—people like you and me?
Hold on to your pointy triangle hats, because you can—with me, Rush Revere, seemingly ordinary substitute history teacher, as your tour guide across time! “How?” you ask? Well, there’s this portal. And a horse. My talking horse named Liberty. And—well, just trust me, I’ll get us there.
We’ll begin by joining a shipload of brave families journeying on the Mayflower in 1620. Yawn? I don’t think so. 1620 was a pretty awesome time, and you’ll experience exactly what they did on that rough, dangerous ocean crossing. Together, we’ll ask the pilgrims all our questions, find out how they live, join them at the first Thanksgiving, and much more.
So saddle up and let’s ride! Our exceptional nation is waiting to be discovered all over again by exceptional young patriots—like you!
10. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
by: J.K. Rowling, Mary GrandPré Release date: Dec 08, 2015 Number of Pages: 357 Find in Library Read Review |
Harry Potter’s summer has included the worst birthday ever, doomy warnings from a house-elf called Dobby, and rescue from the Dursleys by his friend Ron Weasley in a magical flying car! Back at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry for his second year, Harry hears strange whispers echo through empty corridors – and then the attacks start. Students are found as though turned to stone … Dobby’s sinister predictions seem to be coming true.
11. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Simplified Chinese Characters)
by: J. K. Rowling, J. K. Rowling Release date: Sep 01, 2019 Number of Pages: 203 Find in Library Read Review |
12. Rush Revere and the First Patriots: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans
by: Rush Limbaugh Release date: Mar 11, 2014 Number of Pages: 256 Find in Library Read Review |
Rush Revere rides again! Saddle up with Rush Limbaugh’s really good pal for a new time-travel adventure.
“Whoa there, young historians! Before we go rush, rush, rushing off anywhere, I’d like a moment. I’m Liberty, Rush Revere’s loquacious equine companion—his trusty talking horse! Always at the ready to leap from the twenty-first century into America’s past, that’s me. When he says ‘Let’s go!’ I’m so there. I’m jazzed, I’m psyched, I’m—”
“Ah, excuse me, Liberty?”
“Yeah, Rush?”
“Usually you say ‘oh no, not again!’ and ‘while we’re in colonial Boston, can I try the baked beans?’”
“Okay, fine—you do the talking. I’ll just be over here, if you need me.…”
Well, he’s sulking now, but I couldn’t be your tour guide across time without Liberty! His name says it all: the freedom we celebrate every July Fourth with fireworks and hot dogs (and maybe some of those baked beans). But how did America get free? How did thirteen newborn colonies tell the British king where he could stick his unfair taxes?
Jump into the bustling streets of Boston in 1765, where talk of revolution is growing louder. I said LOUDER. You’ll have to SHOUT to be heard over the angry cries of “Down with the king!” and “Repeal the Stamp Act!” that fill the air. You’ll meet fierce supporters of liberty like Samuel Adams, Benjamin Franklin, and my idol, Paul Revere, as they fearlessly defy British rule. It’s an exciting, dangerous, turbulent, thrilling time to be an American…and exceptional young patriots like you won’t want to miss a minute. Let’s ride!
13. Rush Revere and the American Revolution: Time-Travel Adventures With Exceptional Americans
by: Rush Limbaugh, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh, Kathryn Adams Limbaugh Release date: Oct 28, 2014 Number of Pages: 257 Find in Library Read Review |
Join us on this incredible time-travel adventure!
Liberty, my wisecracking horse, our old friends Cam, Tommy, Freedom, and I are off to meet some super-brave soldiers in the year 1775. Yep, that’s right. We’ll be visiting with the underdog heroes who fought for American independence, against all odds—and won! But not before eight very real years of danger and uncertainty. Be a part of Rush Revere’s crew as we rush, rush, rush into a time when British rule had become a royal pain, and rebellion was in the air. We’ll be on hand to see two lanterns hung in the Old North Church, prevent a British spy from capturing Paul Revere, and grapple with danger at the battles of Lexington, Concord, and Bunker Hill.
The extra special part of this trip is that right here in the twenty-first century, Cam’s dad is a soldier fighting in Afghanistan, and Cam has been pretty angry that he is away. Visiting with exceptional American heroes like Dr. Joseph Warren and George Washington, racing along after Paul Revere on his midnight ride, and seeing the Declaration of Independence signed make Cam see his own dad in a new and special way.
But don’t worry. Along with the danger, excitement, and patriotism, there will still be time to stop for a delicious spinach, oats, and alfalfa smoothie. No, wait—that one’s for Liberty. The kids and I voted for strawberries.
Now let’s open the magic portal to the past!
14. Nancy and Plum
by: Betty MacDonald, Mary GrandPre, Jeanne Birdsall Release date: Oct 26, 2010 Number of Pages: 242 Find in Library Read Review |
and made all of Heavenly Valley smooth and white and quiet and beautiful.
So begins the story of two orphaned sisters at Mrs. Monday’s Boarding School. But nothing is heavenly for Nancy and Pamela (aka Plum): their parents died in a tragic accident years ago, they’re constantly punished by the cruel Mrs. Monday, and they’re all alone for the holidays.
Luckily, Nancy and Plum have each other, and though their prospects may be bleak, they’re determined to change their lot for the better. If their plan works, the spirited sisters will never spend Christmas at the cold, dark boarding school again. But what will they find on the other side of Mrs. Monday’s gate?
Adventure, warmth, unforgettable characters, and unexpected kindness abound in this classic story by Betty MacDonald, which was originally published in 1952. With illustrations by the acclaimed Mary GrandPré and an introduction by Jeanne Birdsall, National Book Award–winning author of The Penderwicks, this edition introduces the spunky, beloved heroines to a new generation of fans.
From the Hardcover edition.
15. Something From Nothing
by: Phoebe Gilman Release date: Oct 01, 1993 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
16. Junkyard Wonders
by: Patricia Polacco, Patricia Polacco Release date: Jul 08, 2010 Number of Pages: 48 Find in Library Read Review |
Based on a real-life event in Patricia Polacco’s childhood, this ode to teachers will inspire all readers to find their inner genius.
17. Moose the Worry Mutt Goes to Doggie Daycare
by: Jaime Crowley, Kristen Ohlenforst, Holly Weinstein Release date: Sep 15, 2016 Number of Pages: 32 Find in Library Read Review |
18. The Mark of Athena (Heroes of Olympus, Bk 3) (The Heroes of Olympus)
by: Rick Riordan Release date: Oct 05, 2012 Number of Pages: 710 Find in Library Read Review |
19. Book of Nightmares (Diadem )
by: John Peel Release date: Mar 08, 2005 Number of Pages: 192 Find in Library Read Review |
Helaine and Score embark on a risky mission to rescue their friend. Living skeletons, vampire ghosts, and other mythical monsters from Helaine’s imagination attack them mercilessly. But with magic and clever thinking, they manage to fight these ghouls and convince the Fair Folk to lead them to Pixel. But Destiny has blocked their only exit off the planet, and they are exhausted from endless battles. Will the trio find a way off Zarathan before falling into a deadly sleep?
20. Cornucopia
by: Bridget Renshaw Release date: Dec 03, 2014 Number of Pages: 142 Find in Library Read Review |
21. Bunnicula in a Box: Bunnicula; Howliday Inn; The Celery Stalks at Midnight; Nighty-Nightmare; Return to Howliday Inn; Bunnicula Strikes Again; Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow (Bunnicula and Friends)
by: James Howe, C. F. Payne Release date: Aug 27, 2013 Number of Pages: 1136 Find in Library Read Review |
Something wicked this way hops… Join Harold, Howie, Chester, and of course, Bunnicula for seven thrilling adventures—all together for the first time in one fur-raising boxed set!
This complete collection includes paperback editions of Bunnicula, Howliday Inn, The Celery Stalks at Midnight, Nighty-Nightmare, Return to Howliday Inn, Bunnicula Strikes Again, and Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow.
22. Origami Yoda Files: Boxed Set
by: Tom Angleberger Release date: Oct 01, 2013 Number of Pages: 768 Find in Library Read Review |
23. The Nearly Calamitous Taming of PZ: A laboratory dog’s search for love
by: Martha Ritter, Ryan Matt Release date: Jan 20, 2015 Number of Pages: 238 Find in Library Read Review |
A charming, classic adventure tale about the scary, crazy, and heart-thumpingly joyful plunge into connecting with others
A mute, nameless foxhound has spent her life in a laboratory cage. She has never seen the sun. When she gets rescued, Dottie, a diva ladybug with a heart as big as her hat, helps the dog understand the world and find a home with Olivia, a restless, solitary girl seeking comfort that her new pet cannot supply.
The isolated dog and the hesitant girl must face their fear of connecting. They learn to tame each other, let go, survive adventures, and find the courage to trust as they search for their place in the sun.
The Nearly Calamitous Taming of PZ— lyrical and approachable, with resonant details–has both humor and heart. Although intended for children eight through twelve, its classic unfolding and off-beat characters tickle the fancy of adults as well. It is both an adventure story and a tale with many layers–about overcoming obstacles, mining experience for what matters, and doing what is necessary, though not always desirable, for friendship. Ultimately, it is about the joy of a hard-won connection.
The classic illustrations–with a contemporary edge–reflect this fresh, poignant, wise, and sometimes downright wacky book.
“Not since Kafka has an insect risen to this level of artistic genius.”–Dottie
24. A Kid’s Guide to Keeping Chickens: Best Breeds, Creating a Home, Care and Handling, Outdoor Fun, Crafts and Treats
by: Melissa Caughey Release date: Apr 01, 2015 Number of Pages: 144 Find in Library Read Review |
Chickens make wonderful pets, and Melissa Caughey provides all the information kids need to raise healthy chickens and have lots of fun doing it. Covering everything from feeding, housing, and collecting eggs to quirky behaviors and humane treatment, Caughey’s engaging advice helps children understand the best ways to care for their chickens. Spark enthusiasm with creative activities like chicken forts and a veggie piñata for the flock, and feed more than the imagination with egg-centric dishes like Mexican egg pizza.
25. Wolf Story (New York Review Collections (Hardcover))
by: William McCleery, Warren Chappell Release date: Sep 11, 2012 Number of Pages: 88 Find in Library Read Review |
Oh, and a wolf. It is as Michael always demands: a Wolf Story, which begins one night at bedtime and spins wildly on through subsequent bedtimes and Sunday outings to the beach and park in a succession of ever more trickily tantalizing episodes. Waldo the wolf is sneaking up on Rainbow the hen, when Jimmy Tractorwheel, the son of the local farmer, comes along. After that, there’s no knowing what will happen next, as while stalled in traffic jams or nodding off at night, the boys chime in and the story races on and Waldo finds, if not necessarily dinner, his just desserts.
First published in 1947 and wonderfully illustrated by Warren Chappell, William McCleery’s Wolf Story is a delicious treat for fathers and sons and daughters and mothers alike.
26. Peter, Enchantment and Stardust (Peter: A Darkened Fairytale): The Poems (Volume 2)
by: William O’Brien Release date: Apr 03, 2015 Number of Pages: 114 Find in Library Read Review |
27. Creatrilogy Boxed Set
by: Peter H. Reynolds, Peter H. Reynolds Release date: Sep 10, 2013 Number of Pages: 54 Find in Library Read Review |
28. How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Book and Grinch (Classic Seuss)
by: Dr. Seuss Release date: Sep 22, 2015 Number of Pages: 64 Find in Library Read Review |
Is there any better holiday gift than a copy of Dr. Seuss’s beloved classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas? Yes! A copy of the book packaged in a sturdy gift box with a 14-inch tall, exclusively-available soft plush Grinch! Now children of all ages can read the story while they cuddle with the iconic character whose heart grows three sizes when he learns the true meaning of Christmas. Also included exclusively in this package is a 32-page paperback “Good Deed Journal.” Filled with simple activities and room for children to write and draw, it’s the perfect way to encourage children to grow their own hearts by helping others.
29. The Distance to Home
by: Jenn Bishop Release date: Jun 28, 2016 Number of Pages: 240 Find in Library Read Review |
Last summer, Quinnen was the star pitcher of her baseball team, the Panthers. They were headed for the championship, and her loudest supporter at every game was her best friend and older sister, Haley.
This summer, everything is different. Haley’s death, at the end of last summer, has left Quinnen and her parents reeling. Without Haley in the stands, Quinnen doesn’t want to play baseball. It seems like nothing can fill the Haley-sized hole in her world. The one glimmer of happiness comes from the Bandits, the local minor-league baseball team. For the first time, Quinnen and her family are hosting one of the players for the season. Without Haley, Quinnen’s not sure it will be any fun, but soon she befriends a few players. With their help, can she make peace with the past and return to the pitcher’s mound?
“Recommend this poignant novel to fans of Keeping Score by Linda Sue Park and The Thing About Jellyfish by Ali Benjamin.”–School Library Journal
“A piercing first novel…Bishop insightfully examines the tested relationships among grieving family members and friends in a story of resilience, forgiveness, and hope.”–Publishers Weekly
“With appeal to both sports- and drama-minded girls, this will make a good book club selection and pass-it-among-your-friends read.”–The Bulletin
“A sensitive, well-wrought novel perfect for both sports lovers and fans
of character-driven stories.”–Booklist
From the Hardcover edition.
30. Just a Drop of Water
by: Kerry O’Malley Cerra Release date: Sep 02, 2014 Number of Pages: 320 Find in Library Read Review |
According to Jake’s personal code of conduct, anyone who beats up your best friend is due for a butt kicking, and so Jake goes after Bobby. But soon after, Sam’s father is detained by the FBI and Jake’s mom doubts the innocence of Sam’s family, forcing Jake to choose between his best friend and his parents. When Jake finds out that Sam’s been keeping secrets, too, he doesn’t know who his allies are anymore. But the final blow comes when his grandpa’s real past is revealed to Jake. Suddenly, everything he ever knew to be true feels like one big lie. In the end, he must decide: either walk away from Sam and the revenge that Bobby has planned, or become the hero he’s always aspired to be.
A gripping and intensely touching debut middle grade novel by Kerry O’Malley Cerra, Just a Drop of Water brings the events of September 11, which shook the world, into the lens of a young boy who is desperately trying to understand the ramifications of this life-altering event.
Best Selling Books for 9 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Children’s Cookbooks
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
Recommended Books for 9 year olds:
- Action & Adventure
- Activities, Crafts & Games
- Animals
- Biographies
- Children’s Cookbooks
- Classics
- Comics & Graphic Novels
- Computers & Technology
- Early Learning
- Education & Reference
- Fairy Tales, Folk Tales & Myths
- History
- Holidays & Celebrations
- Humor
- Literature & Fiction
- Mysteries & Detectives
- Religions
- Science Fiction & Fantasy
- Science, Nature & How It Works
- Sports & Outdoors
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