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Ages 10–12

Total 40 books Page 4 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.

Koray's River Adventures

In the town of Sunfield on the Great River, Koray, his best friend Mert, and newcomer Elif become an inseparable team...

15 pages · 4 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.