Reading is an essential activity for young readers to expand their minds, explore new worlds, and develop empathy. Here are 10 must-read novels for young readers to add to their bookshelves:
1. “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone” by J.K. Rowling
– Follow the adventures of Harry Potter as he discovers that he is a wizard and attends Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
2. “The Hunger Games” by Suzanne Collins
– Join Katniss Everdeen as she competes in the deadly Hunger Games to save her sister and challenge a corrupt government.
3. “Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief” by Rick Riordan
– Dive into Greek mythology with Percy Jackson, a demigod who embarks on a quest to prevent a war among the gods.
4. “Charlotte’s Web” by E.B. White
– Meet Wilbur the pig and Charlotte the spider as they form an unlikely friendship and work together to save Wilbur from being slaughtered.
5. “Anne of Green Gables” by L.M. Montgomery
– Follow the adventures of Anne Shirley, an imaginative and spirited orphan who finds a loving home on Prince Edward Island.
6. “The Giver” by Lois Lowry
– Explore a dystopian society where emotions are suppressed and memories are controlled, until one young boy discovers the truth.
7. “A Wrinkle in Time” by Madeleine L’Engle
– Join Meg Murry as she travels through space and time to rescue her father from a dark force that threatens the universe.
8. “Wonder” by R.J. Palacio
– Follow the story of Auggie Pullman, a boy with a facial deformity, as he navigates the challenges of middle school and learns the power of kindness.
9. “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” by C.S. Lewis
– Enter the magical world of Narnia with siblings Lucy, Edmund, Susan, and Peter as they join forces with Aslan to defeat the White Witch.
10. “Matilda” by Roald Dahl
– Meet Matilda Wormwood, a brilliant young girl with telekinetic powers who outwits her neglectful parents and tyrannical headmistress.
These 10 must-read novels for young readers are sure to captivate and inspire with their engaging stories, diverse characters, and valuable lessons. Happy reading!