The Stardust Journal
Arthur digs up a heavy, shiny black stone under the old oak tree. With help from his dad, Mark, and his teacher, Ms. ...
12 pages · 4 min
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Ages 10–12
Total 40 books Page 3 of 4
About this age group
Story books for ages 10-12 are longer stories for 5th to 8th graders, built around teamwork, mysteries, science projects and choices that test a character's conscience. The 40 books on this page have 2-7 minutes of narration, and they include classic retellings. All are free to read online, listen to, or download as a PDF.
Code Name: Atlas
Umay, Berkan and Turan build Atlas, a robot meant to collect litter around the school. On its first test it ignores a...
12 pages · 5 min
The Secret of the Lost Map
A torn half map slips out of an old library book. Aras, İdil and Mete find its missing half inside a sundial, follow ...
15 pages · 6 min
The Village Above the Clouds
Twelve-year-old Oliver follows a silver path to Skyvale Village above the clouds, where the giant wind turbine that g...
12 pages · 6 min
Leo and the Light of Conscience
In his grandfather's attic chest, Leo finds a strange compass that points not north but toward the right decision. It...
12 pages · 5 min
The Empathy Glasses
After a fight with his friend Mark, Leo finds a pair of Empathy Glasses in an old purple box. Through them he sees th...
12 pages · 4 min
The Slow Turtle and the Fast Bird
Shelly the turtle never hurries, and Dash the bird is the fastest flyer in the forest. Together they set out for the ...
12 pages · 4 min
The Curious Squirrel and the Lost Acorn
One morning, Nutty the squirrel discovers his favorite shiny acorn, Pip, is gone, and searching alone feels too hard....
15 pages · 3 min
The Curious Doctor's Wonderful Travels
Swept overboard in a storm, Doctor Levent wakes up tied down by finger-sized people in Tinyvale and wins their trust ...
15 pages · 5 min
Brave Jim's Treasure Island
Jim Hawkins finds an old map in the attic of the Admiral Benbow Inn and sets sail with Captain Alistair on the Hispan...
12 pages · 4 min
Midnight Mane
Midnight Mane leaves Uncle Tarik's shrinking farm for Mr. Demir's riding school, where he learns to stay calm with wo...
15 pages · 4 min
The Brave Heart of Sherwood Forest
When Sheriff Godfrey strips Nottingham's villagers of their food, Robin Hood and loyal William take back the unfair t...
15 pages · 5 min
Which grades are the 10-12 books for?
They generally suit 5th, 6th and 7th graders, and 8th graders can use them as quick, focused reads. Strong 4th-grade readers can follow them with the narration on.
Do these books help with reading comprehension tests?
They aren't test-prep books, but they're good texts for practicing main idea, sequence and explaining a character's choice. Writing a one-sentence main idea afterwards and taking the story quiz on the book page reinforces those skills.
What topics come up most?
Coding and logic (The Coding Forest Library), sky-watching (The Stardust Observation Team), saving energy (The Energy Detectives Club) and honesty (Leo and the Light of Conscience). There are also shortened retellings of classics like Treasure Island.
Can the classic retellings replace the originals?
No. They condense the original plot into a short story for this age and soften some endings. They're a good first step to spark interest before reading the full book.
Why should a middle schooler use audio narration?
Narration makes long, name-heavy stories easier to follow and models fluent reading. Reading silently first and then listening to check builds both speed and accuracy.
Can I download the 10-12 books as PDFs?
Yes. Each book page has a Download PDF button for the full book or selected pages.
