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Age-appropriate books for 10-year-olds

Reviewed books whose published age guidance includes age 10, with family-focused content notes.

Each title below has a published Dickens & Rumi content guide. Ratings are a starting point; open the title and review the details before deciding.

• Book · Ages 8+A COPYCAT CONUNDRUMLisa YeeThe Misfits investigate art thefts as unusual earthquakes start shaking up San Francisco. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 8+A HERO'S GUIDE TO SUMMER VACATIONPablo CartayaA famous author's grandson tags along for his last book tour. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 9+A HIDDEN ENEMYErin HunterLucky and his pack fight wild dogs for control of the forest.
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• Book · Ages 9+A HORSE NAMED SKYRosanne ParryThe coming-of-age story of a young colt named Sky. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 8+A MINECRAFT MOVIE: THE JUNIOR NOVELIZATIONadapted David LewmanPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 8+A PRINCE AMONG PIRATESKatie AbdouIn order to avoid an arranged marriage, Kit Davenport ends up aboard the Deliverance and meets the charismatic Captain Sharpe. (Ages 14 and up)
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• Book · Ages 10+A RISKY GAMEAlyson GerberJack and Weatherby compete for membership in their school's secret society, the Last Heir. (Ages 9 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 9+A ROVER'S STORYJasmine WargaPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 10+A SERIES OF UNFORTUNATE EVENTSLemony SnicketThe three Baudelaire siblings find misfortune everywhere they turn. (Ages 10 and up)
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• Book · 2001 · Ages 10+A Single ShardLinda Sue ParkPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 9+A SNICKER OF MAGICNatalie LloydPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 9+A STRANGE THING HAPPENED IN CHERRY HALLJasmine WargaRami and Veda are determined to solve the mystery of a missing painting. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+A TALE OF MAGIC...Chris ColferBrystal Evergreen and her friends use magic to thwart evil. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+A TALE OF WITCHCRAFT...Chris ColferIn this sequel to “A Tale of Magic...” a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy with dark intentions. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+A VELOCITY OF BEINGMaria Popova and Claudia BedrickCulture makers and illustrators celebrate the joys of reading. (Ages 10 to 13)
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• Book · Ages 8+A WHALE OF THE WILDRosanne ParryPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 8+A WOLF CALLED WANDERRosanne ParryPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · 2001 · Ages 10+A Year Down YonderRichard PeckPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 9+ALCATRAZ VERSUS THE EVIL LIBRARIANSBrandon SandersonAlcatraz Smedry battles the Evil Librarians using only his incredible talent for breaking things. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · 2007 · Ages 10+AlchemystMichael ScottPublished Dickens & Rumi guide. Open the content guide to see the full caution and positive-quality ratings.
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• Book · Ages 10+ALI CROSSJames PattersonThe son of the former detective Alex Cross solves crimes. (Ages 10 to 14)
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• Book · Ages 10+ALI CROSS: LIKE FATHER, LIKE SONJames PattersonAli investigates the shooting of new friend, Zoe. (Ages 10 to 14)
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• Book · Ages 8+ALIEN SUPERSTARHenry Winkler and Lin OliverAn alien mistaken for a costumed actor on a Universal Studios lot becomes a star. (Ages 8 to 12)
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• Book · Ages 10+ALL THE BLUES IN THE SKYRenée WatsonA teenage girl named Sage copes with the death of her best friend. (Ages 10 to 14)
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