Hello! A child in my life has a birthday coming up, and I would love to gift her a book to encourage her love of reading. She is turning 10 (in 4th grade), and I would say she reads at grade level or slightly above, and because she does have reading stamina I would prefer to gift her a chapter book rather than a graphic novel.
She has expressed liking adventure books, has a wild imagination, and does not at the moment really like princess or “girly” characters or storylines (not opening a discussion on whether or not girls can be both girly and brave, I am just communicating what resonates with this child rn.) So, I would like if the book had a brave/spunky female MC she could see herself in. Anyone have a suggestion for a book that fits the bill? 🙂
by jeooey
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[Nevermoor](https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/6a6d5ca1-b2f5-47be-828c-018144d3bbc7) by Jessica Townsend!! It’s my favorite series, and one I would have absolutely loved at her age.
The Keeper of the Lost Cities is a great series for adventure !!
“Number the Stars” – Lois Lowry. 10 year old Annemarie hails from Denmark, and must find her courage and bravery in order to save her friend Ellen, Ellen’s family, and other Jews who are fleeing from the Nazi regime. Recommended reading age – 9-11 y/o.
“Our Only May Amelia” – Jennifer L Holm. A young American pioneer living in Washington state, May Amelia has a wild sense of adventure, 7 older brothers, and just can’t fit the mold of a “proper young lady”. Recommended reading age – 10-12 y/o.
Hopes this helps! I loved both these books as a young kid.