{"id":782,"date":"2022-11-15T15:01:32","date_gmt":"2022-11-15T15:01:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/litblog.wpengine.com\/?p=782"},"modified":"2023-10-13T02:48:09","modified_gmt":"2023-10-13T02:48:09","slug":"the-best-fiction-books-for-kids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/literati.com\/best-kids-books\/by-genre\/fiction\/the-best-fiction-books-for-kids\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best Fiction Books For Kids"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Inspiring biographies, twist-filled mysteries<\/a>, exciting history<\/a>\u2014all genres that delight and enrich curious young minds. But when it comes to your child exploring every colorful emotion swirling and stirring inside them, fiction is where the heart<\/em> can wander far and wide.

From superhero tales to magical flowers, fiction opens the doors to all things possible and<\/em> impossible. These imaginary tales will stretch their minds to empathize, learning more about themselves and their world through rich characters and fresh adventures. To make reading a place where anything and everything can happen, start with this list of best fiction books for kids.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Frindle<\/h3>\n \n

By Andrew Clements<\/p>\n \n

\n Tree. Soup. Armchair. What\u2019s in a word? And where exactly do they come from? When class jester Nick Allen asks his teacher those questions, he ignites the inspiration for his best prank yet: Frindle<\/i>, his clever new word for a pen. Soon enough, his hometown catches onto his inventive vocabulary, making Nick a hometown hero. But things get a little out of hand when frindle<\/i> makes waves across the county. Can young Nick truly change the dictionary by the seat of his leg sleeves? A hilarious and imaginative adventure, Frindle<\/i> dares your elementary school reader to make their mark in permanent ink.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Last Cuentista<\/h3>\n \n

By Donna Barba Higuera<\/p>\n \n

\n Petra Pe\u00f1a has always dreamed of being a storyteller, una narradora<\/i>, just like her Abuelita. But when a comet crashes into Earth, Petra and all remaining humans must take a space-bound quest to a new planet\u2014one that\u2019s far from paradise. What\u2019s worse, an evil Collective wipes the memories of passengers, making Petra the only person who can remember humanity\u2019s time on Earth. Can she share the stories of the past to save their future? Part science fiction, part cultural celebration, The Last Cuentista<\/i> tells us that home isn\u2019t our location\u2014it\u2019s where our love flourishes. Your middle-school reader will practice the power of storytelling and abstract thinking with this title as they graduate to more young-adult fiction<\/strong><\/a>.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Stuntboy in the Meantime <\/h3>\n \n

By Tae Keller<\/p>\n \n

\n Science was always<\/i> Natalie\u2019s favorite class. So when she learns about an egg drop competition, she jumps at the chance to win prize money with her keen smarts. Finally, she\u2019ll be able to soothe her botanist mother\u2019s depression by taking her to see the Cobalt Blue Orchids\u2014flowers with the power to flourish in almost any condition. But Natalie learns that perhaps joy needs more than flowers to blossom. With incredible empathy, The Science of Breakable Things<\/i> is one of the best fiction books for readers working on their literary mood discernment skills. This uplifting novel will enrich your 8- to 12-year-old\u2019s understanding of hope, support, and love.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Science of Breakable Things<\/h3>\n \n

By Tae Keller<\/p>\n \n

\n Science was always<\/i> Natalie\u2019s favorite class. So when she learns about an egg drop competition, she jumps at the chance to win prize money with her keen smarts. Finally, she\u2019ll be able to soothe her botanist mother\u2019s depression by taking her to see the Cobalt Blue Orchids\u2014flowers with the power to flourish in almost any condition. But Natalie learns that perhaps joy needs more than flowers to blossom. With incredible empathy, The Science of Breakable Things<\/i> is one of the best fiction books for readers working on their literary mood discernment skills. This uplifting novel will enrich your 8- to 12-year-old\u2019s understanding of hope, support, and love. \n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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The Season of Styx Malone <\/h3>\n \n

By Kekla Magoon<\/p>\n \n

\n Despite his love of exploring with his brother Bobby Gene, Caleb Franklin itches for something more. That more<\/i> turns out to be Styx Malone, Caleb\u2019s new neighbor, who\u2019s so cool he doesn\u2019t need sunscreen. Soon enough, Styx convinces Caleb and Bobby Gene to join him on his Great Escalator Trade\u2014a mischievous game of swapping items in stores. But there\u2019s more to this trade game than Styx is letting on. Thrilling and insightful, The Season of Styx Malone<\/i> is a diverse coming-of-age book with plenty of heart. Middle-school readers will discover the importance of trust, intuition, and metaphorical language through Caleb\u2019s relatable journey.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Other Words for Home<\/h3>\n \n

By Jasmine Warga<\/p>\n \n

\n Goodbye, Syria, hello\u2026 Cincinnati<\/i>? In this poetic novel, a young Jude leaves her family in Syria to live with relatives in Ohio. Her first impression of the American midwest? Head-scratching perplexion. Why do they put chili on spaghetti? And why do people keep calling her \u201cMiddle Eastern?\u201d While navigating the relatable trials of moving to a new place, Jude learns that home is wherever you want it to be\u2014as long as you stay true to yourself. A Newbery Honor Book, Other Words for Home<\/i> infuses beauty, delicacy, and heart into a tale of immigration, family, and diversity. In its poetry, young readers will learn to find the cultural touchstones that define their sense of self.\n <\/p>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Nurture a Fiction Fan with Literati Book Clubs<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Fiction is more than make-believe. It\u2019s believing<\/em> that life is what you make it. With relatable characters they\u2019d call friends, mind-stretching new words, and engaging visual language, these fiction books help young readers build empathy, imagination, and advanced vocabulary. From backyard adventures to space-bound quests, our best fiction books can help your little one\u2019s inner magic shine through.

Ready to help them craft a narrative of their own? Plot a path toward literary love with the Literati Kids Book Club<\/a>. We\u2019ll send bunches of our favorite books customized to their skill level and tastes sure to support their reading journey. Kick off the first chapter with our personalization quiz<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Inspiring biographies, twist-filled mysteries, exciting history\u2014all genres that delight and enrich curious young minds. But when it comes to your child exploring every colorful emotion swirling and stirring inside them, fiction is where the heart can wander far and wide. From superhero tales to magical flowers, fiction opens the doors to all things possible and … Continued<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":26,"featured_media":713,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[41],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nThe Best Fiction Books For Kids - Literati<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Thrill your elementary and middle school readers with these best fiction books for kids. 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