Good Books for Tough Times
Books for children aged 9-12
Here’s a selection of reviews recommending books for 9-12 year-old children who may be having a difficult time. If a child is worried about something – a friendship issue, change in the family, growing up – books can be a great comfort. It’s good to read a story about someone who has gone through a similar experience and come through it.
These books have been independently chosen for the quality of their stories by Partnership for Children. Whether they are read to a child by an adult, or read by the children themselves, these are books to be enjoyed because they are a great read – and they might really help a child who’s having a hard time at home or at school.
Click on the links below to go to the reviews, arranged under the following topics:
- Books about friendship and difference
- Books about bullying
- Books about family issues
- Books about bereavement
- Books about coming of age
- Books also recommended
- How to order books
- Books in other languages
