12 best books for preteens

12 best books for preteens

4. 'Catherine, Called Birdy,' by Karen Cushman

Growing up in the Middle Ages isn't easy for the vivacious "Birdy." The daughter of a down-on-his-luck knight, she must use all of her wits to duck her father's numerous attempts to arrange her marriage. The book is also a rich look at typical medieval life, despite its unconventional protagonist.

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