12 best books for preteens

12 best books for preteens

3. 'Behind the Attic Wall,' by Sylvia Cassedy

In Sylvia Cassedy's novel, emotionally troubled teen Maggie undergoes transformation after after a fantastical discovery. Orphaned and unhappy in the home of her great aunts, the young girl stumbles upon two dolls living in secret within the grim house – dolls that teach Maggie how to love where her human caretakers have failed. 

3 of 12
You've read 3 of 3 free articles. Subscribe to continue.
CSM logo

Why is Christian Science in our name?

Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that.

The Church publishes the Monitor because it sees good journalism as vital to progress in the world. Since 1908, we’ve aimed “to injure no man, but to bless all mankind,” as our founder, Mary Baker Eddy, put it.

Here, you’ll find award-winning journalism not driven by commercial influences – a news organization that takes seriously its mission to uplift the world by seeking solutions and finding reasons for credible hope.

Explore values journalism About us