15 Best Books for 10-Year-Olds

The Graveyard Book is a classic and it follows Nobody Owens (Bod) who is a normal, regular boy besides the fact that he lives in a graveyard and was raised by ghosts and a guardian who is neither living nor dead. It's an interesting, thrilling tale filled with wit and creepy Halloween-like vibes.

This classic story follows a group of children who discover a Sand-fairy. They keep it as a pet as it can make one wish each day. It takes little time, however, for the kids to learn that not every wish is without consequences.

Redwall is where the beloved fantasy series starts and this new version contains seven fully colored illustrations to bring the book’s world to life. This adventure story is filled with heroes, villains, and everyone in between. It takes readers on an epic tale drenched with fantastical elements as the woodland creatures rush to defend themselves against incoming dangerous forces.

This story places readers in the shoes of Sam Gribley as he runs away from his family's crowded home in New York to make a life of his own in the mountains. It's a fantastical tale of resilience and surviving all on your own.

This is one of the 15 best books for 10-year-olds and takes a unique twist on an autobiography by telling the exciting, entertaining story of author Roald Dahl's childhood. It goes over a variety of antics from nearly getting mauled in a car accident to how he tested candy for Cadbury.

Made by 25 funny female writers, this book contains a vast collection of entertaining stories and comics to keep kids engaged and laughing. Many of the tales are as heartwarming as they are hilarious and are aimed at inspiring kids as much as amuse them.

Holes is a heart-wrenching and heartwarming story that follows the unlucky Stanley who is unjustly sent to a juvenile detention center. The boys are forced to dig holes for the warden, but soon discover that it's more than simple punishment as the warden is seeking something and Stanely is determined to find the truth.

This powerful story follows Nnamdi, a young boy who vows to avenge the murder of his father, the Chief of Police. The boy finds himself gifted with superpowers and the option to use them the right way in order to change his life. In this wonderful tale, you wonder just how much responsibility a 12-year-old child should take on, especially one with newfound magical powers.

A young girl named Gratuity (Tip) Tucci is tasked to write an essay about Smekday, it tackles the many adventures of the alien race Boov taking over Earth and declaring it their colony as well as Tip's unlikely friendship with a Boov named J.Lo. It's a hilarious take on the so-called "end of the world," which is fully illustrated.

Stargazing follows two kids, Moon and Christine, through their rich journey of friendship. The tale takes a serious turn once it's discovered that Moon's eccentric imagination has an earthly cause behind it. Stargazing is a graphic novel that successfully addresses many common Chinese-Americans experiences in ways that's intimate, funny, heart-wrenching, and entertaining all at once.

This collection of poems is one of the best books for 10-year-olds who are budding activists. All of the poems are written by women of color and they tackle a broad spectrum of topics, such as discrimination, acceptance, and many other social issues pertaining to today's world.

A blend of magic and mystery make up this exciting story. Charlie Bone recently discovers his magical powers, and he's promptly sent to a magical academy filled with other special kids. It's a fast-moving story that kicks off a series filled with fantasy-laced adventures.

A spin on classic storytelling for children, The Search for WondLa is a space-age adventure. It focuses on a young girl named Eva Nine, a human raised by a robot who goes on a quest looking for more people like her and a place where she can truly belong.

A female-created and female-starring comic series, Lumberjanes Vol 1 includes the first four issues of the series that follows five friends dead-set on enjoying summer camp despite all the supernatural critters running about. They go on an investigative adventure, banning together to defeat their otherworldly foes with each protagonist having her own set of skills to help the group succeed.

The only thing Vera wants is to fit in, but for a Russian girl in the suburbs living with a single mother, it isn't as easy. Be Prepared follows Vera as she attends summer camp and finds herself confronting things she wasn't prepared for, like girl drama and Russian history. It's one of the 15 best books for 10-year-olds to read and tackles real-life situations in a funny, entertaining manner.