The Gift of Books 2024 - Books for Older ChildrenLike this list

41 items

• Kids and Teen BookMatch - Princeton Public Library

  View on princetonlibrary.org

  Looking for personalized recommendations? Fill out our Kids and Teens BookMatch form, and staff will send you a list of gift book ideas.

• A Brush With Magic

  Ahn, Flora,

  Add A Brush With Magic to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. This heartfelt and magical adventure inspired by Korean folklore is perfect to give to fans of Kelly Yang and Rick Riordan.

• Boy 2.0

  Baptiste, Tracey,

  Add Boy 2.0 to your for later shelf

  Ages 10-14. Fiction. This fast paced sci-fi thriller is sure to be a hit with superhero fans or kids who like books by Jason Reynolds.

• The Bard and the Book

  How the First Folio Saved the Plays of William Shakespeare From Oblivion

  Bausum, Ann,

  Add The Bard and the Book to your for later shelf

  Ages 10-14. Nonfiction. A beautiful and well-researched book explaining how Shakespeare became known today and the 400 year-old book that made it possible. Perfect for literature or history buffs.

• Sylvia Doe and the 100-year Flood

  Beatty, Robert, 1963-

  Add Sylvia Doe and the 100-year Flood to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. This page-turning magical mystery about a young girl in foster care on the adventure of a lifetime is a perfect pick for readers just looking for a really good story.

• How to Cook Everything Kids

  Bittman, Mark,

  Add How to Cook Everything Kids to your for later shelf

  Ages 8 & up. Nonfiction. Mark Bittman's first cookbook for kids is here! His newest in the beloved How to Cook Everything series focuses on empowering children with all the kitchen skills they need to choose, prepare, and cook the foods…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Plain Jane and the Mermaid

  Brosgol, Vera,

  Add Plain Jane and the Mermaid to your for later shelf

  Ages 10-14. Graphic Novel. The Little Mermaid is given a Dickensian twist in this graphic novel about an insecure girl coming into her own. Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings and fantastical graphic novels alike.

• Become a Chess Champion

  Canty, James, III,

  Add Become a Chess Champion to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Nonfiction. Professional chess player James Canty shares strategy and secrets to the game in this beginner's guide. Pair with a chess set for a perfect gift.

• She Speaks

  the Women of Greek Myths in Their Own Words

  Cargill, Honor,

  Add She Speaks to your for later shelf

  Ages 10-14. Short Stories. This collection of short stories reimagines classic Greek myths, giving voice to the women of the tales. A must-read for mythology fans and feminists alike.

• The Dragon Atlas

  Legendary Dragons of the World

  Claybourne, Anna,

  Add The Dragon Atlas to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Nonfiction. This book highlighting myths, stories and descriptions of dragons from all over the world is a must have for fans of the Dragon Masters series, Wings of Fire series, or any fantasy reader who can't get enough…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Science of Friendship

  Davis, Tanita S.,

  Add The Science of Friendship to your for later shelf

  Ages 9-13. Fiction. This middle school story about bullying, curiosity, and the science of friendship with resonate with fans of hopeful and heartwarming realistic fiction.

• An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals

  a Collection of Rocks, Minerals, and Gems From Around the World

  Dennie, Devin, Dr.,

  Add An Anthology of Rocks and Minerals to your for later shelf

  Ages 8 & up. Nonfiction. Geology fans and rock collectors will be thrilled with this gorgeous book, complete will golden gilded pages, showcasing rocks and minerals from all around the world. Pair with a rock tumbler or geode science kit…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ferris

  DiCamillo, Kate,

  Add Ferris to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. The latest book by a beloved author is full of love, humor and lots of feel-good vibes.

• Survival of the Fittest

  6 Fierce Animal Competitors, 3 Shark Judges, 1 Winner

  Donnelly, Rebecca,

  Add Survival of the Fittest to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Nonfiction Graphic. The judges are a literal tank of sharks in this game show style book about animals pitching who have the best natural abilities which have inspired human innovations.

• Beyond Infinity

  Exploring the Secrets of the Universe With the James Webb Space Telescope

  Drimmer, Stephanie Warren,

  Add Beyond Infinity to your for later shelf

  Ages 7-10. Nonfiction. See farther into the universe than ever before and discover how NASA's James Webb Space Telescope is unlocking the mysteries of space!

• Max in the House of Spies

  Gidwitz, Adam,

  Add Max in the House of Spies to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. This fast-paced World War II spy novel with a touch of magic will leave readers on the edge of their seats. Perfect for fans of Spy School or the I Survived series.

• The Leadership Journey

  How Four Kids Became President

  Goodwin, Doris Kearns,

  Add The Leadership Journey to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Nonfiction. This collective biography chronicles the lives of four former presidents from childhood to the White House. Give to fans of history, politics, and biographies.

• The History of Information

  Haughton, Chris,

  Add The History of Information to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Nonfiction. Exploring the story of information throughout human history, this highly visual book shows how our ability to record information in the form of writing and collecting data has caused an explosion of technological…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• When We Flew Away

  a Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary

  Hoffman, Alice,

  Add When We Flew Away to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. Written in collaboration with the Anne Frank House, this is a fictionalized account of Anne's early life before World War II.

• Library Girl

  Horvath, Polly,

  Add Library Girl to your for later shelf

  Ages 8-12. Fiction. A quirky tale about a girl raised in secret in a public library by four librarians is perfect for fans of classic children's books like "Matilda" and "From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler".