Girls 9-12

On this page, you’ll find books for girls ages 9-12, or as we refer to them, the Pre-Teen Girls. Some of the books listed below might be better for the older end of this age group, so please click on the titles to be taken to our content reviews to see if they would be a good fit for your reader. 

 

Note: There might be more books in the series than listed, these are the only ones we have reviewed and can recommend as of right now. Please know that if we haven’t read all the books in the series, we cannot recommend the series as a whole and hope to continue reviewing the series at a later date. 

 

 

The genres of this list include:

Historical

Mysteries

Action/Adventure

Contemporary

Contemporary with Horses

Fantasy

Non-Fiction




-Historical-

 

“Mandie” series by Lois Gladys Leppard (40 books, complete series)

Note: May be best for parents to read alongside the first book due to Mandie being distraught over her father’s passing. Has very light romance with Mandie's childhood best friend being a boy who wants to marry her when they get older.

    “Mandie and the Secret Tunnel”

    “Mandie and the Cherokee Legend”

    “Mandie and the Ghost Bandits”

    “Mandie and the Forbidden Attic”

    “Mandie and the Trunk’s Secret”

    “Mandie and the Medicine Man”

    “Mandie and the Charleston Phantom”

    “Mandie and the Abandoned Mine”

    “Mandie and the Hidden Treasure”

    “Mandie and the Mysterious Bells”

    “Mandie and the Holiday Surprise”

    “Mandie and the Washington Nightmare”

    “Mandie and the Midnight Journey”

    “Mandie and the Shipboard Mystery”

    “Mandie and the Foreign Spies”

    “Mandie and the Silent Catacombs”

    “Mandie and the Singing Chalet”

    “Mandie and the Jumping Juniper”

    “Mandie and the Mysterious Fisherman”

    “Mandie and the Windmills Message”

    “Mandie and the Fiery Rescue”

    “Mandie and Mollie & the Angel’s Visit” (bonus book)

    “Mandie and the Angel’s Secret”

    “Mandie and the Dangerous Imposters”

    “Mandie and the Invisible Troublemaker”

    “Mandie and Her Missing Kin”

    “Mandie and Joe’s Christmas Surprise” (bonus book)

    “Mandie and the Schoolhouse’s Secret”

    “Mandie and the Courtroom Battle”

    “Mandie and Jonathan’s Predicament”

    “Mandie and the Unwanted Gift”

    “Mandie and the Long Goodbye”

    “Mandie and the Buried Stranger”

    “Mandie and the Seaside Rendezvous”

    “Mandie and the Dark Alley”

    “Mandie and the Tornado!”

    “Mandie and the Quilt Mystery”

    “Mandie and the New York Secret”

    “Mandie and the Night Thief”

    “Mandie and the Hidden Past”

    “Mandie and the Missing Schoolmarm”

    “Mandie and the Graduation Mystery”

 

 

“Young Mandie” series by Lois Gladys Leppard (8 books, complete series)

    “Who’s Mandie?”

    “The New Girl”

    “The Mystery at Miss Abigail’s”

    “Merry Christmas from Mandie”

    “The Talking Snowman”

    “The Secret in the Woods”

 


“The Eleanor” series by Eleanor Clark (7 books, complete series)

    “Mary Elizabeth: Welcome to America”

    “Victoria Grace: Courageous Patriot”



“The Inkwell Chronicles” trilogy by J. D. Peabody (3 books, complete series)

Note: Has fantasy elements.

    “The Ink of Elspet”

    “Race to Krakatoa”

    “Operation Bungaree”

 

 

“Tree Street Kids” series by Amanda Cleary Eastep (6 books, on-going series)

Note: Series set in 1995.

    “Jack vs. the Tornado”

    “The Hunt for Fang”

    “Lions to the Rescue!”

    “Mystery in Crooked Creek Woods”

    “The Beastie of Brambly Bald”

    “Jack and the Red Giant”

 

 

“Savantor Spies” by Taylor Paige (5 books, on-going series)

    “Miss Rawlins”

    “Miss Victoria”

    “Lady Georgiana”

 

 

“Tales of Faith” trilogy by Amanda Tero (3 books, complete series)

Note: Historical fantasy setting with no magic content.

    “Befriending the Beast”

    “The Secret Slipper”

    “Protecting the Poor”

 

 

“Sisters in Time” series by various authors (24 books, complete series)

Note: Some books in this series may not be suitable for girls in this age range due to historical content, please read each review before deciding about the series for your reader. 

    “Sarah’s New World”

    “Rebekah in Danger”

    “Maggie’s Dare”

    “Lizzie and the Redcoat”

    “Lydia the Patriot”

    “Kate and the Spies”

    “Betsy’s River Adventure”

    “Grace and the Bully”

    “Emma’s Secret”

    “Nellie the Brave”

    “Meg Follows a Dream”

    “Daria Solves a Mystery”

    “Elisa the Actress”

    “Janie’s Freedom”

    “Rachel and the Riot”

    “Emily Makes a Difference”

    “Maureen the Detective”

    “Maria Takes a Stand”

    “Carrie’s Courage”

    “Anna’s Fight for Hope”

    “Rosa Takes a Chance”

    “Mandy the Outsider”

    “Jennie’s War”

    “Laura’s Victory”

 

 

“The Orphans’ Journey” by Arleta Richardson (4 books, complete series)

    “Looking for Home”

    “Whistle-Stop West”

    “Prairie Homestead”

 

 

Standalone books-

    “Beyond the Attic Door” by Tracy Del Campo (also has fantasy elements)

    “Waves of Change” by Alyssa Tillett

 


 

-Mysteries-

(also see Mandie series listed above)

 

“Camp Club Girls” series by various authors (24 books, complete series)

    “Camp Club Girls & the Mystery at Discovery Lake”

    “Sydney’s DC Discovery”

    “McKenzie’s Montana Mystery”

    “Alexis and the Sacramento Surprise”

    “Kate’s Philadelphia Frenzy”

    “Bailey’s Peoria Problem”

    “Elizabeth’s Amarillo Adventure”

    “Sydney’s Outer Banks Blast”

    “Alexis and the Arizona Escapade”

    “Kate’s Vermont Venture”

    “McKenzie’s Oregon Operation”

    “Bailey’s Estes Park Excitement”

    “Elizabeth’s San Antonio Sleuthing”

    “Sydney and the Wisconsin Whispering Woods”

    “Bailey and the Santa Fe Secret”

    “Kate and the Wyoming Fossil Fiasco”

    “Alexis and the Lake Tahoe Tumult”

    “McKenzie’s Branson Brainteaser”

    “Sydney and the Curious Cherokee Cabin”

    “Alexis and the Saint Helens Screamer”

    “Elizabeth and the Music City Mayhem”

    “Kate and the Pennsylvania Pretzel Pickle”

    “Bailey and the Florida Mermaid Park Mystery”

    “McKenzie and the Iowa History Mystery”

 

 

“Heroes on the Home Front Mysteries” series by Nell Branum (2 books, on-going series)

    “Keep ‘Em Flying”

    “Friends in Strange Places”

 

 

“Addie Brown” series by Rachel Allord (1 book so far, on-going series)

    “The Girl on the Tube”

 

 

“Glimmer Girls” series by Natalie Grant (4 books, complete series)

    “London Art Chase”

    “A Dolphin Wish”

    “Miracle in Music City”

    “Light Up New York”

 

 

“Delaware Detectives Mystery” series by Dana Rongione (5 books, complete series)

    “The Delaware Detectives”

    “Through Many Dangers”

    “My Fears Relieved”

 

 

“Samantha Sanderson” series by Robin Caroll (4 books, complete series)

    “Samantha Sanderson at the Movies”

    “Samantha Sanderson On the Scene”

    “Samantha Sanderson Off the Record”

    “Samantha Sanderson Without a Trace”

 

 

“Rock Harbor Search and Rescue” duology by Colleen Coble & Robin Caroll (2 books, complete series)

    “Search & Rescue”

    “Lost & Found”

 


 

-Action/Adventure-

 

“Road Trip Rescue” trilogy by Becca Wierwille (3 books, complete series)

    “Road Trip Rescue”

    “Road Trip Return”

    “Road Trip Redemption”

 

 

“The Good News Shoes” trilogy by Jill Osborne (3 books, complete series)

    “Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek”

    “Riley Mae and the Ready Eddy Rapids”

    “Riley Mae and the Sole Fire Safari”

 

 

“Samantha Sanderson” series by Robin Caroll (4 books, complete series)

    “Samantha Sanderson at the Movies”

    “Samantha Sanderson On the Scene”

    “Samantha Sanderson Off the Record”

    “Samantha Sanderson Without a Trace”

 

 

“Rock Harbor Search and Rescue” duology by Colleen Coble & Robin Caroll (2 books, complete series)

    “Search & Rescue”

    “Lost & Found”

 

 

“Savantor Spies” by Taylor Paige (5 books, on-going series)

Note: Historical settings.

    “Miss Rawlins”

    “Miss Victoria”

    “Lady Georgiana”

 

 

Thirteen” trilogy by Trisha White Priebe & Jerry B. Jenkins (3 books, complete series)

Note: Has fantasy elements.

    “The Glass Castle”

    “The Ruby Moon”

    “The Paper Boat”

 

 

“The Noland Kids Adventure” series by Mike Curtis (4 books, seems to be complete series)

    “The Key House”

 


 

-Contemporary-

 

“The Good News Shoes” trilogy by Jill Osborne (3 books, complete series)

    “Riley Mae and the Rock Shocker Trek”

    “Riley Mae and the Ready Eddy Rapids”

    “Riley Mae and the Sole Fire Safari”

 

 

“Road Trip Rescue” trilogy by Becca Wierwille (3 books, complete series)

    “Road Trip Rescue”

    “Road Trip Return”

    “Road Trip Redemption”

 

 

“Dawn Chandler” duology by Eliza Noel (2 books, seems to be complete)

    “Dawn Chandler”

    “Dawn and the Letters”

 

 

“Glimmer Girls” series by Natalie Grant (4 books, complete series)

    “London Art Chase”

    “A Dolphin Wish”

    “Miracle in Music City”

    “Light Up New York”

 

 

“Lena in the Spotlight” trilogy by Alena & Wynter Pitts (3 books, complete series)

    “Hello Stars”

    “Day Dreams and Movie Screens”

    “Shining Night”

 

 

“The Daniels Sisters” trilogy by Kaitlyn, Olivia, & Camryn Pitts (3 books, complete series)

    “Ansley’s Big Bake-Off”

    “Ashton’s Dancing Dreams”

    “Amber’s Song”

 

 

“Samantha Sanderson” series by Robin Caroll (4 books, complete series)

    “Samantha Sanderson at the Movies”

    “Samantha Sanderson On the Scene”

    “Samantha Sanderson Off the Record”

    “Samantha Sanderson Without a Trace”



“Tree Street Kids” series by Amanda Cleary Eastep (6 books, on-going series)

Note: Series set in 1995.

    “Jack vs. the Tornado”

    “The Hunt for Fang”

    “Lions to the Rescue!”

    “Mystery in Crooked Creek Woods”

    “The Beastie of Brambly Bald”

    “Jack and the Red Giant”

 

 

“Undercover Angels” duology by Angela Dusenberry (2 books, seems to be complete)

    “Kayla’s Big Move”

    “The Oregon Caves Trip”

 

 

“Princess in Camo” series by Missy & Mia Robertson with Jill Osborne (4 books, complete series)

    “Allie’s Bayou Rescue”

    “Running from Reality”

    “Dog Show Disaster”

    “Finding Cabin Six”

 

 

Standalone books-

    “Love, Lexi” by Sherry Kyle

    “Oops-A-Daisy” by Melody Delgado

    “Picture Imperfect” by Susan Thogerson Maas

 

 

 

-Contemporary with Horses-

 

“Chestnut Academy” series by Olivia Jarmusch (4 books, on-going series)

    “Undercover Princess”

    “Prank War”

    “Camping Adventure”

 


“Sonrise Stable” series by Vicki Watson (8 books, seems to be complete)

    “Rosie and Scamper”

    “Carrie and Bandit”

    “Clothed with Thunder”

    “Tender Mercies”

    “Outward Appearances”

    “Follow Our Leader”

 


“Horses and Friends” series by Miralee Ferrell (7 books, on-going series)

    “A Horse for Kate”

    “Silver Spurs”

    “Mystery Rider”

    “Blue Ribbon Trail Ride”


 

“The New Millennium Girls” series by Jan May (2 books, seems to be complete)

    “Isabel’s Secret”

 


“Dream Horse Adventures” series by Susan Count (4 books, seems to be complete)

    “Selah’s Sweet Dream”

 

 

 

-Fantasy-

 

“The Inkwell Chronicles” trilogy by J. D. Peabody (3 books, complete series)

    “The Ink of Elspet”

    “Race to Krakatoa”

    “Operation Bungaree”

 

 

Thirteen” trilogy by Trisha White Priebe & Jerry B. Jenkins (3 books, complete series)

    “The Glass Castle”

    “The Ruby Moon”

    “The Paper Boat”

 

 

Standalone books-

    “A Plague of Unicorns” by Jane Yolen

    “Beyond the Attic Door” by Tracy Del Campo

    “Frozen Hearts” by Cara E. Ruegg

 

 

 

-Non-Fiction-

 

    “100 Extraordinary Stories for Courageous Girls” by Jean Fischer

    “180 Prayers for a Courageous Girl” by Janice Thompson

    “Brave Girls 365-Day Devotional” by Jennifer Gerelds & Tama Fortner

    “Cold-Case Christianity for Kids” by J. Warner Wallace

    “God’s Crime Scene for Kids” by J. Warner Wallace

    “Just Sayin’” by Carol Lynn Moore

    “Mighty God Girls” by Mandy Fender

    “She Believed” by Jean Fischer

    “Whatever is Lovely” by Allia Zobel Nolan



2 comments:

  1. I am so thankful that you have made such a great resource for the Moms out here who struggle to find the right books for girls who love to read, but want to offer Christian girls content! Thank you, Thank you! I will be sharing this wonderful resource!

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  2. I have just discovered you and am so excited! I have an 11 yr old who I do book club with her and her friends during the summer. They will be choosing books from your list! I like to choose a book that has been made into a movie for the last one, do you have a few suggestions? I heard you say the Mandie book, any others? Thank you so much!

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