Best books for 10 year olds
The best books for 10 year olds right now include The Wild Robot, Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Percy Jackson and the Olympians. Every book here suits a 10-year-old's reading level and has been checked for age-appropriate content, and the list mixes Indian authors with international favourites.
12 books, checked for age-appropriate content. Updated .
Content checked by Dhiraj Bodade, co-founder of Bookstaken.
- 1
Ages 9–11
The Wild Robot
by Peter Brown
A robot stranded on a wild island learns animal language, becomes a mother, and builds an unexpected community.
- 2
Ages 9–11
Diary of a Wimpy Kid
by Jeff Kinney
Greg Heffley records middle-school embarrassments, family conflicts, and misguided schemes in his illustrated diary.
- 3
Ages 9–14
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
by Rick Riordan
Percy learns he is Poseidon’s son and joins demigod friends on quests inspired by Greek mythology.
- 8
Ages 9–14
Malgudi Schooldays
by R.K. Narayan
Swami and his friends turn ordinary school days in Malgudi into humorous adventures, arguments, and cricket dreams.
- 10
Ages 9–11
George's Secret Key to the Universe
by Lucy & Stephen Hawking
George travels through cosmic portals with scientist Eric, exploring space while protecting a powerful supercomputer from danger.
- 11
Ages 6–14
Amar Chitra Katha (series)
by Various (founded by Anant Pai)
Illustrated comics retell Indian history, mythology, folklore, and biographies of influential figures for young readers.
- 12
Ages 6–11
The Gopi Diaries
by Sudha Murty
Sudha Murty recounts the mischievous puppy Gopi’s family life and adventures from the dog’s innocent perspective.
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