Looking for some realistic fiction books for 12-year-olds? You've come to the right place! In this article, we'll explore a list of engaging and age-appropriate novels that will captivate young readers and broaden their literary horizons. 1. "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio: A heartwarming tale about a 10-year-old boy named August who faces the challenges of attending public school, making friends, and overcoming prejudice due to his facial differences. 2. "Bridge to Terabithia" by Katherine Paterson: This award-winning novel tells the story of Jesse and Leslie, two fifth-graders who create an imaginative world in the woods, helping them escape the hardships of their everyday lives. 3. "Holes" by Louis Sachar: A thrilling and humorous adventure that follows Stanley Yelnats as he is sent to Camp Green Lake, a detention center where he uncovers the truth behind a family curse and a mysterious treasure. 4. "The Giver" by Lois Lowry: Set in a seemingly perfect society, this thought-provoking novel follows Jonas, a 12-year-old boy who discovers the dark secrets behind his community's quest for sameness. 5. "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowry: Based on true events during World War II, this inspiring book explores the friendship between Annemarie Johansen and Ellen Rosen as they work to save Ellen's life from the Nazis. 6. "The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate: Narrated by Ivan, a silverback gorilla, this unforgettable story delves into themes of friendship, empathy, and the importance of fighting for what you believe in. To find these books and many other options, you can visit renowned book-selling websites like Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or Book Depository. These platforms usually provide detailed reviews and recommendations, making it easier for you to choose the perfect book for your young reader. Remember, encouraging young minds to explore the world of literature can foster a lifelong love for reading. So, grab a book, dive into these engaging stories, and let your imagination soar! Happy reading!
One-on-one, the male and female leads are both pure in mind and body. The ace special agent, Shen Xianxue, was struck by lightning and transported to ancient times, where she encountered the eighth prince canceling their engagement, but she coincidentally picked up a demon-like crown prince. People used to say that Miss Shen Xianxue from the Shen family was a famous fool, but little did they know that with a single twist of fate, she became unparalleled in beauty and elegance, dazzling everyone's eyes. The eighth prince sighed, "I regret canceling our engagement back then." The sixth prince shook his head, "Why did she pick the crown prince instead of me?" The crown prince smiled faintly, "My wife belongs to me, go ahead and try to snatch her!"
535.35 Million words | 2020-07-19 23:51Update
【【The 3rd Internet Original Literature Realistic Theme Essay Contest】Entry】 In her previous life, Chu Chu's son was stolen, her mother and younger brother died tragically, her father remarried, and she divorced her husband Long Qingquan after misunderstanding his affair. Before her death, she discovered that it was all plotted by her cousin Mu Qianqian. After rebirth, she opens her eyes and fights against a white lotus, fights against scum, and protects the ones she wants to protect. She helps the ones who helped her in her previous life. When she encounters Long Qingquan again, she must win him over for the sake of having a child! "Excuse me, the person in front, please wait! What's that? You don't recognize me? I am your..." Before she finished speaking, she slips... It's not easy to win him over! Then let's make it simpler, make him fall in love with her! Several years later, they meet again. "Miss in front, wait. What's that? You don't recognize me? I am your..." Before he finished speaking, a huge cake flies towards him. Should he dodge it or not? The journey of chasing his wife is not easy, to spoil her, he willingly does! To be abused by her, he enjoys it like honey!.
31.90 Million words | 2021-04-25 20:16Update
A difficult love storm of a noble and aristocratic family! A perfect love game of youth! A love entangled with career and marriage by a contract! A magnificent business war! A magnificent love!
474.00 Million words | 2022-12-06 21:34Update
In her past life, her heart only had the young master of relegation, but she was betrayed and fell into a life of hardship. After rebirth, she made a different choice and decided to marry another man. Accidentally opening a space, she faced one challenge after another with her son, escaping from a life of poverty. This time, she was determined to become a virtuous wife and mother. And -- give birth to a bunch of children for him.
280.30 Million words | 2021-03-16 12:31Update
Heroes invincible, pure battles... Infinite upgrade flow, enjoyable story... Angel alliance, cursed armor, zombies and beauties... As doomsday approaches, the world of Heroes Invincible merges with the Earth, and the protagonist, Ma Zhan, starts his profession early, leading followers, teammates, beauties, and friends to emerge from one task scene after another, gradually growing stronger, becoming the master of the City of Miracles, unveiling the truth of the world...
409.71 Million words | 2021-04-11 23:52Update
An accidental incident sends Shen Ye into a future world of anime and manga. With his new lease on life, Shen Ye decides to live more freely. With the help of a magical stone, Shen Ye gains the ability to transform into millions of different forms and embarks on a journey to conquer the universe. In lonely nights and rainy days, holding an umbrella, he waits for his loved one. In the dark night and strong wind, he hides behind a mask, winning the admiration of women. Don't call him the Sea King, he's just a legend. He's not scum, nor bad, neither lustful. Don't think being a little provocative will make him fall for you. If he turns flirtatious, he won't recognize his family. If forced to describe himself, he would say he experiences life. Being a commoner and finding small pleasures is enough; he doesn't want to be a savior or a hero.
229.10 Million words | 2023-04-04 22:47Update
Once becoming a favored concubine, the power in the palace instantly shifts. Endowed with grace, the old and new faces change with arrogance. Ru Yue believes deep down that this is the best time she has had since entering the palace. With great authority, she can contend with the empress. Despite the emergence of a new beautiful woman, the emperor's heart still favors her. Unexpectedly, the death of the little princess sparks a new round of bloody struggles in the palace. Behind the piercing pain lies a meticulously planned murder! What kind of jealousy and resentment lurk behind those stunning faces? Whose unwilling fate is grasped by those delicate jade hands? In the midst of desperation, what will Ru Yue face next...
85.19 Million words | 2022-01-14 05:05Update
In her previous life, she was betrayed by her own sister, her company was taken away, and her husband was stolen, resulting in a tragic death in the wilderness. However, she unexpectedly obtained a mysterious system. Thus, she was reborn, living as the C-list actress Han Yaru. With the assistance of the system's points, financial talent, musical talent, knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine, and ancient martial arts, her abilities gradually emerged as she overcame numerous obstacles. Additionally, a loyal boss with attributes of a faithful dog accompanied and protected her along the way. The system's little treasure kindly reminded her: "The three essential elements of a good host are the ability to control the system, the ability to torment scum, and the ability
378.19 Million words | 2023-02-23 19:32Update
The vixen faces the seduction of a third party, while her scoundrel husband wants to divorce her. The in-laws, however, force her to become a concubine. She remains silent, enduring their mistreatment. But she has no intention of letting her husband divorce her. She refuses to be a lowly concubine without even a window. Taking her child with her, she embarks on a new path in life. Determined to make a perfect comeback, she acquires vast fertile lands, numerous servants, and becomes a respected figure. But... that bandit? Government official? General? Prince? What are you doing? Let me go!
223.21 Million words | 2022-03-24 12:26Update
She was the only empress personally appointed by Emperor Mingzong. Historical records describe her as gentle, virtuous, and possessing the grace of an empress. She passed away in the forty-eighth year of the Wanli era, and five days later, Emperor Mingzong fell ill. He too passed away in July of the same year. Finally, they had a fulfilled marriage. Legend has it that in the household of the Commander of the Imperial Bodyguards, Wang Qianhu, there was a celestial being who descended to earth, with a beautiful face and graceful appearance that I could not help but admire. It is also said that there was an ugly woman without any salt in the same household, with a robust figure
104.13 Million words | 2021-02-19 04:08Update
We are not gods, so we cannot choose our own birth. Cherry, born into a poor rural family, grew up in a cruel household that favored boys over girls. Unable to bear the ongoing domestic violence and emotional trauma, her mother abandoned Cherry and ran away. Cherry, rejected by her father and abandoned by her mother, was constantly taken advantage of. But she rose up, fought against scumbag men and tore apart her best friend... achieving a perfect counterattack. We are not gods, but we can change our own lives!... I... am... the... magnificent... dividing... line... signed work! Readers are welcome to spend a minute registering as members of K and provide valuable opinions or suggestions to Huixian in the comments section, or join QQ:? to discuss characters with Huixian. Thank you very much, everyone!
185.42 Million words | 2023-04-27 12:18Update
"Do you think I brought you back just for the child who shares my blood?" He lazily lifted her chin, a cold smirk on his lips, accompanied by a husky voice. She swatted away his hand and defiantly met his green eyes, with a mocking snort. "So, tell me, how can I be free along with my child?" "Free? How could I ever mistreat my rightful concubine?" After his devilish laughter subsided, she sat there in stunned silence. His cruel and ruthless nature never manifested before that woman. In order to protect the woman he loved, he made her the target of all the women's jealousy. Amidst their scheming and backstabbing, she endured countless injuries. When she could no longer bear the pain, and decided to escape, what would become of everything? "The Ugly Husbands of the Inherited Wife" is Shā's new book. Show your support if you like it, my dear readers.
572.20 Million words | 2020-11-08 12:23Update
I hate the Li family to the point of bursting, I dream of divorcing Li Zhao! After marrying him, I become lazy, indulging in eating, spending recklessly! Li Zhao has always indulged my antics, he says, "Besides love, I can give you anything!" But my love has long been taken away by Song Qingyi... When I decided to marry Li Zhao, Song Qingyi said he never wants to see me again! But six years later, he suddenly returned to the country and said he changed his mind... I begged Li Zhao, "Let's divorce, I don't want anything, just give me back my love!" He lazily spits out a firework on my face, saying
529.04 Million words | 2022-08-29 03:05Update
Aspiring to become a free student at Saint Lan Academy, she finds herself struggling to make ends meet without a living allowance. Determined to earn her own money, she lands a job but ends up accidentally pouring a plate of spicy fish soup all over the school's demon lord, Luo Yiyu. Unable to compensate financially, she offers to wash his clothes as compensation. Little does she know, this is just the beginning of her troubles. After accidentally destroying his limited edition suit worth hundreds of thousands, he wickedly suggests that she become his little maid and offers to deduct her salary as collateral. (New novel: 'The Cold Carnage Love of the School's Hottest Guy', hoping for your continued support!)
585.01 Million words | 2020-09-15 07:07Update
They are the feared kings! She is cold and ruthless; she is cute and heartless; she is charming and passionate! A heart-wrenching betrayal brings them together, and it is this betrayal that creates the supreme underworld today... But in their quest for revenge, they also find beautiful love... Cold is his synonym; playboy is his synonym; tender is his synonym... What kind of sparks will ignite between three gorgeous ladies and three extremely handsome gentlemen? Will this love end in happiness, sadness, love, or hatred?
62.22 Million words | 2022-05-22 15:36Update
I am already too weak to bear it. Arriving at a crossroads filled with wild chrysanthemums, burying the bones of a cat, my photograph, and the soil from a grave. I do not go east, nor west, nor south, nor north. I choose the fifth road at the crossroads. Whether it leads to heaven or to hell, I do not know. The devils of the crossroads, the fallen angels, the ancient gods, they are walking among the living, using the decayed bodies of those who have rested for thousands of years, under the bright sky, in broad daylight. And why should I twist my body and dance with them?
388.47 Million words | 2020-10-08 04:36Update
Still a new book with the whole text available for free. "I Used to be Called Qin Yingzheng", I swear it won't be a scam. Waking up being knocked out and forced into a sedan chair, her husband is not a prince or a domineering CEO, but a street hooligan. What can she do? Helplessly, she tries to fix it and continue using it! If that doesn't work, she'll find a replacement. But this street hooligan is really shamelessly persistent, he won't let go once he becomes attached..
32.91 Million words | 2021-09-16 21:45Update
Zhu Fuling crossed over! She transformed into a married woman in the 1980s, fat and poor, and even had to endure her husband's infidelity. Determined to lose weight, she started a business and made a fortune while also getting back at the scum and dealing with the troublemakers. Life became vibrant and exciting! Her indifferent husband, who used to ignore her, became unhappy when he saw her take out the divorce papers. "Marry me, and you'll be mine for the rest of your life." Zhu Fuling replied, "Who belongs to you? Dream on!" With a raised eyebrow, the man imprisoned her in his embrace and said, "Wife, you can't escape in this lifetime." Zhu Fuling fell silent. Where is the cool and aloof guy that was promised? How did he turn into a clingy and loyal
446.91 Million words | 2021-10-15 11:31Update
She, the Violet-Eyed Spy, accidentally transmigrated, destined to overturn the heavens and change the earth. He, the black-bellied emperor, unexpectedly met her, destined to be loyal to her for a lifetime. Witness the spy's transcendent journey, reaching the pinnacle and changing the world...
378.66 Million words | 2021-07-05 02:10Update
【Story completed, Extra in Progress】【LOL x Crossdressing x Daily Bickering x Perfect Teamwork】【God-tier Support x Strongest AD】This story revolves around the sweet daily life of two esports players. Yujingnian: Baby, I'm sorry, I... I'm kneeling on the keyboard. Zuoxi: No, no, don't touch my keyboard! It's super expensive! In daily life, the keyboard is more important than a boyfriend, and the mouse is more important than a boyfriend. The original title of this story is "The God's Left Hand: Lord Jing, Come Solo!" also known as "Shocking! The First Support in the League is Not Human," "I'm an ADC, I Ward for Myself," "Losing Points Based on Skills, Why Do They Call Me an Actor," "You Can Lose in Team Fights, but Supports Must Die" - and "Dedicated to You on the Left Side."
313.26 Million words | 2022-03-11 09:08Update
