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Recommended books for 12 year olds

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lyft · 11/06/2025 12:52

My boy and girl twin 12 year olds have slipped out of the habit of reading at night and I wondered if anyone has any recommendations to get them back in the habit? Looking for fun, enjoyable, easy-read books. To give a bit of a guide, when they were reading regularly my son was into the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Adventures on Trains series and my daughter liked Dork Diaries and gossipy-type books - I know, so stereotypically boy and girl but they won't even consider reading each other's type of book! Any ideas?

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Bavariamaria · 11/06/2025 12:56

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MumOfManyLabels · 18/07/2025 09:52

here are some mine are into:
Lottie Brooks Diaries
Wings of Fire series
Harry Potter
Percy Jackson series

HeadWall · 18/07/2025 10:23

12year old DD (DS won't read!)
Harry Potter
Percy Jackson / Magnus Chase / Egyptian series
Simon Thorn
Frostheart
Wizard of Once
Storm Runner

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Forgottenmyphone · 18/07/2025 10:36

My dd has just enjoyed the Girl Online series and is currently making her way through Geek Girl series

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