10 Best Reading Books For 12 Year Olds - May 2026

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Last Updated: 27-05-2026

The Boy Who Made the World Disappear PB: an epic time-travel adventure from the author of smash hit The Day I Fell into a Fairytale

Simon & Schuster

9.8

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- 11%

Escape Room: The Times Children's Book of the Week: Find the Answer. Save the World.

Nosy Crow

9.6

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- 12%

The Last Bear: Winner of the Blue Peter Award – ‘A dazzling debut’ THE TIMES

HarperCollins Children's Books

9.5

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- 44%

The Best Sleepover in the World: The long-awaited sequel to Sleepovers from the bestselling author

Puffin

9.2

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- 15%

The Girl of Ink and Stars: winner of the British Book Awards' Children's Book of the Year

Chicken House

9.1

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The Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures Book 1)

8.8

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- 5%

Shadow Jumper: A mystery adventure book for children and teens aged 10-14: 1

Scribblepad Press

8.6

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Life Skills Every 12 Year Old Should Know: An Essential Book For Tween Boys and Girls To Unlock Their Secret Superpowers and Be Successful, Healthy, and Happy (Life Skills Every Kid Should Know)

8.4

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- 44%

The Beast Beyond the Fence: A fun-filled spooky adventure by international footballer Marcus Rashford!: 1 (The Breakfast Club Adventures, 1)

MACMILLAN

8.2

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- 11%

The Creakers

Penguin

8.1

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