If your nine-year-old young lady is flying through books and you are constantly looking for new novels that are age-appropriate and fun, educational, and amusing, then this is the perfect place for you.
At the age of nine, girls love good fantasy fiction. A good self-development book is perfect with their changing bodies, peer pressure, and hormones kicking in. Additionally, good humor, a little mystery, and any escapism will intrigue their interest.
Chapter books are the way to go with a child at age nine because they require books that will keep them engaged for a more extended period and have an exciting plot to keep them interested, wanting to read more.
Below, you will find a list of age-appropriate books to ensure your nine-year-old little lady stays interested and engaged while learning beautiful life lessons and practical skills.
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Alice in Wonderland
- Author: Lewis Carroll
- Published: 1865
- Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Literary Nonsense
Alice in Wonderland is about a young girl’s adventures in a subterranean fantasy world after falling through a rabbit hole. The fantasy world is filled with peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. These creatures are bizarre but totally wonderful people and animals.
It is one of those popular books with kids and adults, and it is the paradigm of literary nonsense. The author recreates the world of childhood and thrills the imagination.
The moral behind the story teaches children never to let anyone put them down, especially bullies. It encourages kids to always stand up for themselves. Additionally, the more obvious message it shows is the innocent progression of children through life – and an example of childhood through to adolescence.
Goodnight Stories for Rebel Girls
- Author: Francesca Cavallo, Elena Favilli
- Published: 2016
- Genre: Biography, Historical Non-Fiction
The Rebel Girls collection includes five inspiring, interesting biography books. Each book contains a story of an extraordinary woman from global history who rocked the world. There is a bonus activity in each book.
The stories are based on strong women who overcame challenges to pursue big goals and bold dreams. The books show diversity and empowerment.
The stories inspire kids to work towards their dreams and reach for the stars. It is informative, engaging, and charming, ensuring to hold the attention of a young reader.
Unusual Chickens for The Exceptional Poultry Farmer
- Author: Kelly Jones
- Published: 2015
- Genre: Epistolary Novel, Supernatural, Paranormal Fiction
The book is about a twelve-year-old girl, Sophie Brown, who feels completely out of place after she moves with her parents to an inherited farm from Los Angeles.
She discovers that the chickens on the farm have superpowers. She then learns to care for them. A respectable neighboring farmer tries to steal them, and Sophie looks for a way to protect them and their superpowers.
The story shows a resourceful, brave attitude by Sophie that makes you fall in love with her. It also offers diversity in culture and minority. There are a bunch of chicken facts and a whole load of humor!
Front Desk
- Author: Kelly Yang
- Published: 2018
- Genre: Realistic Fiction, Historical
The story is based around an immigrant family from China and their struggles in the US. They stay and work at a motel at which the daughter, Mia Tang, works at the front desk. The family helps other immigrants to live in the motel without the owner’s permission.
It follows Mia on her journey at the motel in school and shows how challenging things are. It shows the hard work of her parents and their kindness even in their own difficulty.
The book is infused with the truth of inequality and social injustice. It shows issues like systemic and institutional racism. Through short and simple words, it conveys an understanding of how society can beat the system and the underprivileged can achieve greatness.
A Good Kind of Trouble
- Author: Lisa Moore Ramee
- Published: 2019
- Genre: Fiction
A Good Kind of Trouble is based on a middle-grade girl Shay, who fights an inner struggle with her own feelings, actions, and how to articulate through all the contradictions happening in school and society,
The story is about school kids fighting for the Black Lives Matter movement, and while Shay wants to do the right thing, she is resistant because she always wants to be good and never get into trouble. She eventually realizes it’s worth breaking some rules when you are fighting for justice.
The book is honest and genuine about how children face challenges and have to go through hard choices with peer pressure. It makes you laugh, cry, and cheer Shay on for her courage and maturity. The book is moving and an essential read for young minds and adults.
Naughtiest Girl in the School Adventures 1-10
- Author: Enid Blyton
- Published: 1940
- Genre: School Fiction
The Naughtiest Girl in the School takes you on the realistic school adventures of a spoiled girl, Elizabeth Allen, who gets sent to boarding school. The set contains ten books from the series and carries you through all Elizabeth’s experiences in boarding school.
The stories show the real schooling life of Elizabeth and how she tries to be good and well-behaved, but the manner in which she deals with situations and reacts brings out her selfishness, grumpiness and makes her a naughty girl.
The books are entertaining and show character building. It is humorous and keeps children engaged.
The Magic is Inside You
- Author: Cathy Domoney
- Published: 2018
- Genre: Inspirational Fiction
The Magic is Inside you is an empowering book for young children showing how negative thoughts in mind have to be wrestled with positive voices.
The story is relatable and teaches young girls that trusting yourself is the best way to finding your voice, and using your voice is empowering. It is inspirational, engaging, and leads to positive discussions with caregivers and teachers.
The story follows Join Madeleine as she learns to listen to her voice and control the negative mindset. She turns her thoughts into positive and powerful ones, which brings about confidence and self-love.
Grandpa’s Great Escape
- Author: David Williams
- Published: 2015
- Genre: Fiction. Literature, Humor
Grandpas Great Escape is about a little boy who tries to save his grandpa by planning an escape from old folks’ home that an evil matron runs, but they don’t know that Miss Swine, the matron, is onto them.
Grandpa is old and confused, and the only person who understands him is his grandson, Jack, and that is why they need an escape plan.
The story is full of humor, very engaging. It shows a realistic and touching relationship between Jack and his grandpa. It is heartwarming, fun, and entertaining.
Gangsta Granny
- Author: David Williams
- Published: 2011
- Genre: Literature, Fiction. Humor
The story of Gangsta Granny will have you howling with laughter after reading all about what Ben and his Gangsta Granny get up to when they are together. It is incredibly entertaining and sends the message that you shouldn’t assume older people are boring.
The plot surrounds Ben, who has to spend time with his granny while his parents are at ballroom dancing, but he hates it because he thinks she is boring. He eventually finds out that she has a secret – she is an international jewel thief.
From there on, Ben and his granny go on various adventures together, and they become best friends. The book has loud, irreverent humor and sends an authentic, emotional message.
The Famous Five: Five on a Treasure Island
- Author: Enid Blyton
- Published: 1942
- Genre: Mystery, Adventure
Five on a Treasure Island is from the Famous Five series by the famous Enid Blyton, who is primarily known for the adventurous Children’s books. This book is the first of the set and is a remarkable adventure story for young children.
The plot of the story takes you on the adventures of four kids; three siblings, their cousin, and her dog. The five of them (including the dog) make up the Famous Five. They go on a journey to an Island, and along the way, they visit a wrecked ship. Once they arrive on the island, it storms, and they cannot return to the mainland.
The next day they return to investigate the wrecked ship and find some old objects, including a box that belonged to George’s great-great-great-grandfather. They then go on a mission to discover what is in the box, leading to deeper, exciting, and intriguing adventures of more discoveries.
Malory Towers Collection
- Author: Enid Blyton
- Published: 1946 – 1951
- Genre: Literature, School Fiction
The collection includes the series of twelve books of Malory Towers by Enid Blyton. The story is based on a girl’s boarding school that Blyton’s daughter attended and relocated to during the Corniche seaside war.
The books follow the adventures of Darell, the protagonist of the story, in boarding school. It takes you on the experiences she has, the midnight feasts, lacrosse games, pranks, lasting friendships, and even a mystery ghost.
Darell does have a temper that sometimes backfires on her, but she manages to get through it and makes boarding school a success. The book defies the complexity of the popular opinion that boarding school is not fun and only for naughty kids and sets the tone that it can be a wonderful experience.
Awesome Jokes That Every 9 Year Old Should Know
- Author: Matt Waugh
- Published: 2018
- Genre: Humor. Riddles, Non-Fiction Literature
Every nine-year-old needs humor in their life. This entertaining book by Mat Waugh delivers a series of funny riddles from originals to classics and some brand-new ones.
The entertainment of this joke book is that most of the riddles are not sophisticated but can be rather silly while still exciting and informative. It takes the pressure off being or feeling put together at all times.
The jokes are easy to read and can be shared with friends and family to ensure everyone has belly-aching laughter.
The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
- Author: Stacy McAnulty
- Published: 2018
- Genre: Fiction, Humor
The book is about a young girl, Lucy Callahan, who had a life-changing experience when she was struck by lightning. She doesn’t remember it, but the lightning zap gave her mathematician power – it made her a genius in math skills.
At twelve, she is already ready for college, but she has to pass middle school. She doesn’t want to go after being homeschooled because she doesn’t want people to make fun of her intelligence. However, her grandma thinks she should go.
The story celebrates friendship and being different. It sends a message that getting out of your comfort zone should be embraced and can lead to lovely experiences.
The Forbidden Library
- Author: Django Wexler
- Published: 2014
- Genre: Fantasy Fiction
The Forbidden Library surrounds Alice, who had to go live with an uncle she has never heard of after her dad disappears in a shipwreck. The uncle has an incredibly huge library which is strictly off-limits for Alice.
She then meets a talking cat, leading her into the forbidden library, and dares to open one of its unusual books. It was hard to resist even for a rule-follower. Alice then finds herself inside the book, and the only she can get out is by defeating the monster within.
It is one of the most creative Children’s books out there, and it shows Alice, the female character, as a plucky, tough heroine. It offers a solid female lead instead of a damsel in distress.
Beyond the Bright Sea
- Author: Lauren Wolk
- Published: 2017
- Genre: Historical, Adventure Fiction
Beyond the Bright Sea is a story about a twelve-year-old girl who has a mysterious background. No one knows where she comes from because she was abandoned and washed ashore in a small boat as an infant.
Her caretaker, Osh, rescued and raised her and Miss Maggie, the neighbor across the sandbar, are her only companions. One night a mysterious fire appears, and the unspoken history of who she is ignites her heart. She then leads into danger and discovery.
The book is a page-turner and challenging to put down once you start reading. It is a beautiful historical novel with a tensely-paced tale.
Judy Moody and the Not Bummer Summer
- Author: Megan McDonald
- Published: 2011
- Genre: Adventure, Humor, Realistic Fiction
Judy Moody is a very moody little girl with a lot of ambition. She goes through a series of good and bad moods, and her ideas are sometimes unreasonable to everyone except her.
In this edition, Judy’s mum and dad leave her and her younger brother Stink with their free-spirited Aunt Opal and go to California for the summer. Two of Judy’s friends are going away too, and she is concerned her summer will be boring.
She then plans for her and her three friends that involved dares, which is supposed to be fun and amp up their summer. However, they have never done those dares before, and it is frightening. Her misadventures take the lead by Frank, her friend, ruins all the plans.
The Feather Chase
- Author: Shannon L. Brown
- Published: 2014
- Genre: Mystery, Fiction
The Feather Chase is a story where two twelve-year-old cousins, Jessica and Sophie, chase a mystery that ends up chasing them. It is a crime-solving mystery that grips the attention of children and completely indulges them in the storyline.
The two girls have to spend the summer together, but their personalities are worlds apart. One enjoys hiking, and the other would instead be shopping. They have to spend time figuring out how to get along for the summer.
They find a briefcase in the forest. It has a surprise inside. But then they hear the footsteps of bad guys running after them. They don’t have a choice anymore and have to work together to solve the mystery.
Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing
- Author: Judy Blume
- Published: 1972
- Genre: Literature, Fiction, Humor
This is a hilarious and entertaining novel about Peter, a fourth-grader who feels unloved by his parents and everyone else because his toddler brother Fudge gets all the attention. It doesn’t matter what Fudge does wrong. Peter thinks that he always gets away with it and wishes that his parents would give him some attention for once.
The story is relatable to many children, especially with older or younger siblings. The plot is age-appropriate and unfolds clearly for young readers. The book is entertaining and funny and shows that having a sense of humor is one way of dealing with problems.
The theme of the book surrounds rivalry between siblings while also portraying the love and importance of family. However, problems should not be overlooked because of the love for family, and they should be dealt with in a timely, compassionate manner.
Nancy Drew Starter Set 1-5
- Author: Carolyne Keene
- Published: 1930 – 1931
- Genre: Mystery, Fiction, Literature
Nancy Drew is the ideal Mystery fiction for young readers who enjoy suspenseful adventures without any intimidation. The set contains books one to five and is a great series to introduce adventure mystery to children.
The stories are old school and bring that classic, timeless charm into it. Nancy Drew is a girl detective character that evolves through the books.
The stories take you on the adventures of Nancy and her friends, and all they encounter along the way that leads to Nancy having to solve mysteries and cases and find culprits.
Pippa Park Raises Her Game
- Author: Erin Yun
- Published: 2020
- Genre: Sports Fiction, Bildungsroman
Pippa is a magnetic female character who is funny and good-hearted. The book brings diversity and is based on the modern-day experiences of Pippa Park, a Korean American girl who slide is full of expectations.
Everyone else, from family to school kids have their lives figured out. Pippa gets a basketball scholarship and jumps at the opportunity to reinvent herself. She has to juggle old and new friends at school alongside the pressure of getting good grades. She also has to keep her past and her family’s laundromat a secret from her new elite classmates.
She starts receiving hateful anonymous messages on social media, which triggers and threatens her carefully built persona. Things spiral out of control, and Pippa wonders if she can or should even try to keep her old and new life separate.
The Boxcar Children 1-4
- Author: Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Published: 1924 – 1958
- Genre: Mystery, Fiction
The Boxcar Children series brings children another intriguing adventure of mysteries. It is a timeless chapter book series that has been captivating kids for many generations. The characters in the books are sweet, respectful and set an excellent example for the young readers.
The stories inspire children to be curious, humorous, yet kind and respectful. It shows children who face and overcome challenges without excess adult intervention. It stimulates the minds of kids through excitement and compassion.
It tells the story of four orphaned kids who create a home for themselves in the forest in an abandoned boxcar. They later find their grandfather, a wealthy and kind man whom the children initially believed cruel.
Magic Tree House 1-4
- Author: Mary Pope Osborne
- Published: 1992 – 1994
- Genre: Historical Fantasy
The Magic Tree House is about two siblings, Jack and his sister Annie – two very regular kids. They discover a treehouse in the woods one day, and something magical happens. They want to find out where it came from but before they can, they find themselves in the prehistoric past – the age of the dinosaurs.
There are ancient pyramids, a medieval castle, and treasure-seeking pirates. They have to figure out how to get home before dark, or they might get eaten by a dinosaur. Every visit to the magic tree house sends them on a different adventure.
The booklets the reader travel through time and enjoy the enchanted imagination world. There is a slightly scary bit every now and then but very safe and comforting for a nine-year-old to understand and stay entertained. The chapters are short and easy to read.
The Castle of Tangled Magic
- Author: Sophie Anderson
- Published: 2020
- Genre: Fantasy Fiction, Adventure, Magical
The Castle of Tangled Magic is a new generation magical and whimsy novel in which the castle moves. It is about a land that is tangled by magic. Hope is lost with a scheming wizard who holds all the power. Olia, a twelve-year-old girl, realizes that it is her destiny to save the land.
The challenge is that time is running out, and she must find the magic within herself to save everything and everyone she loves while her family and friends are in danger. The castle holds unlimited secrets, and Olia is dedicated to discovering every secret room and passage.
Fear hits Olia, but she travels through one of the domes in the castle into a world of tangled magic. It is an enchanting fairytale – an escapism book that any nine-year-old little girl will definitely devour.
The BFG
- Author: Roald Dahl
- Published: 1982
- Genre: Fantasy Fiction
The BFG follows an eight-year-old orphan girl, Sophie, who cannot sleep. She sees something strange in the street, and it’s a giant man carrying a bag and an odd trumpet. Sophie tries to hide in bed, but the giant sees her and picks her up through the window.
She quickly runs to a large cave and enters it. Sophie pleads for her life, thinking the giant will eat her, but he tells her that he is a Big Friendly Giant and will not eat her. However, Sophie has to stay with him forever to avoid anyone knowing of his existence.
The book portrays teamwork, morality, and good character. It pulls away from following patterns of society and doing what is correct.
If your nine-year-old prefers reading by herself or together with you for family reading time, these books will indeed hold the attention of all. They are informative, fun, humorous, and the mystery in some of them will have everyone captivated.
Take this list with you on your next trip to the bookstore or local library, and your nine-year-old will not be disappointed. These books are so good; they might have the children and adults debating who will have the first read!
