Book for 11-year-old girl (who is not a great reader)

[Anonymous]

I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

[Anonymous]

My 11 year old is similar. She loves all the Judy Blume - will read them like no other books. Some have more mature content than others. She likes graphic novels, too. Like Real Friends and the sequel (Best Friends) I think.

She also likes the "I Survived" series a lot. They have a book set of those you could get?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well. Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do. Give her what she wants for her birthday.

[Anonymous]

This is perfect
https://www.amazon.com/Friendship-List-11-Before-12/dp/0062411748

[Anonymous]

^^ Sorry, I forgot to write the name: "11 Before 12."
I also recommend Judy Blume or Babysitter's Club which are usually enjoyed by kids who like easy realistic fiction.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well. Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do. Give her what she wants for her birthday.

Nothing wrong in encouraging literacy.

Op, I like this booklist:
https://www.whatdowedoallday.com/graphic-novels-with-no-violence/

[Anonymous]

My 11 year old who does not love to read devoured The One and Only Ivan. It's sensitive, written in short chapters so that it felt digestible, and really stuck with her, inspiring other related reading and projects.

[Anonymous]

Maybe books by Raina Telgemeier

Or there are a lot of graphic novels for thia age now, including babysitters club.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well. Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do. Give her what she wants for her birthday.

OP here. I have always given her a book and another gift for her birthday. It is kind of our thing. She does not dislike reading; she is just not reading at a high-level yet.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well. Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do. Give her what she wants for her birthday.

OP here. I have always given her a book and another gift for her birthday. It is kind of our thing. She does not dislike reading; she is just not reading at a high-level yet.

That person gave bad advice anyway. It sounds cute!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would like to get my niece a book for her birthday. She is not an avid reader and has always been on the lower side of reading levels for her grade. She is not much into fantasy; she seems more drawn to realistic fiction. Any recommendations?

Don't.

I have a kid who doesn't read well. Giving someone else's a child a gift that is chosen for the child you wish they were, instead of the child they are is a crappy thing to do. Give her what she wants for her birthday.

OP here. I have always given her a book and another gift for her birthday. It is kind of our thing. She does not dislike reading; she is just not reading at a high-level yet.

That person gave bad advice anyway. It sounds cute!

Lovely tradition, OP! Just responding to PP above - it actually was very good advice for most kids who struggle with reading (glad to hear not OP’s niece). My son is dyslexic and I cannot tell you how disheartening and sad it is for him to be given books for all holidays from family who think if he just TRIED HARDER or found the right book or something he’d like to read. It is a blow every time. It is like giving him math workbooks, or chore charts, or toothpaste. All good and necessary parts of his life, but they don’t make good gifts. For some kids, neither do books. I adore books, and there is no better gift for me. But I am not my son.

[Anonymous]

Has she read the Phoebe and her a unicorn graphic novels?

[Anonymous]

Front Desk is great.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe books by Raina Telgemeier

Or there are a lot of graphic novels for thia age now, including babysitters club.

Agree with that. I know you said she doesn't like fantasy - but Keepers of the Lost Cities is a fantastic series for that age. Even I loved it

This is a good site for ideas: https://www.amightygirl.com/

[Anonymous]

Dear dumb diary