25 Books that Will Captivate your 7 to 9 Year Olds

Reading is a fundamental tool for the development of children, as it not only allows them to acquire knowledge, but also stimulates their imagination and creativity. To help you foster a love of reading in your children, we have selected a list of 25 books or series especially recommended for children ages 7 to 9. Discover them!

«The Gruffalo» by Julia Donaldson
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- A charming story about a clever mouse who invents a monster called the Gruffalo to avoid being eaten by other forest animals. But what happens when the Gruffalo turns out to be real?
«Charlotte’s Web» by E.B. White
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- The friendship between a little girl named Fern and a little pig named Wilbur comes to life in this heartwarming story about bravery, friendship and the importance of being yourself.
«Cuentos de la Selva» by Horacio Quiroga
- Children’s Fiction, Short Stories
- Available in Spanish
- A collection of stories that transports readers to the lush South American jungle, where animals talk and experience exciting adventures.
«The Little Prince» by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- A classic of children’s literature that follows the adventures of a little prince who travels from planet to planet in search of friendship and meaning.
«Cuentos por Teléfono» by Gianni Rodari
- Children’s Fiction, Short Stories
- Available in Spanish
- A collection of short, funny stories that a father tells his daughter over the phone while traveling for work.
«The New Emperor’s Clothes» by Hans Christian Andersen
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- A classic tale about an emperor tricked by two swindlers who claim to be able to make an invisible suit for him.
«Heidi» by Johanna Spyri
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- The story of an orphan girl named Heidi who goes to live with her grandfather in the Swiss Alps.
«Peter Pan» by J.M. Barrie
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- The story of a boy who refuses to grow up and takes other children on adventures in Neverland.
«The One and Only Ivan» by Katherine Applegate
- Children’s Fiction, Drama
- Available in English and Spanish
- Ivan is a gorilla who lives in a shopping mall and dreams of freedom. When he meets Ruby, a baby elephant, Ivan begins to question his life in captivity and plans an escape for them both.
«Stuart Little» by E.B. White
- Children’s Fiction
- Available in English and Spanish
- The story of a little mouse named Stuart Little who lives with his human family in New York.
«The War of the Worlds» by H. G. Wells
- Fiction, Science Fiction
- Available in English and Spanish
- The story of an alien invasion of Earth and the humans’ attempts to resist.
«The Three Musketeers» by Alexandre Dumas
- Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- The story of a young man named d’Artagnan who joins the king’s musketeers in Paris.
«Aesop’s Fables» by Aesop
- Children’s Fiction, Classic
- Available in English and Spanish
- Collection of ancient fables that teach moral lessons through animal stories.
«Los Futbolísimos» Series by Roberto Santiago
- Children’s Fiction
- Available in Spanish
- Series of books following the adventures of a children’s soccer team and their mysterious investigations.
«Frog and Toad» Series by Arnold Lobel
- Children’s Fiction, Friendship
- Available in English and Spanish
- The hilarious adventures of two friends, Sapo and Sepo, who share laughter, joy and unforgettable moments as they face the challenges of everyday life.
«Geronimo Stilton» Series by Elisabetta Dami
- Children’s Fiction, Adventure
- Available in English and Spanish
- A series of adventure books starring Geronimo Stilton, the editor of Ratonia’s most famous newspaper, who gets involved in exciting mysteries and travels around the world.
«The Diary of Lerdus Maximus» Series by Tim Collins
- Children’s Fiction
- Available in English and Spanish
- Series of books chronicling the misadventures of a boy named Lerdus Maximus who wants to become a great Roman hero.
«The boxcar children» Series by Gertrude Chandler Warner
- Fiction, Mystery
- Available in English and Spanish
- This series follows the adventures of four orphaned boys who live in an abandoned boxcar. Together, they solve mysteries and face challenges as they search for a permanent home.
«Cooper Kids Adventure» Series by Frank Peretti
- Christian Fiction, Adventure
- Available in English and Spanish
- Christian adventure book series following a family of archaeologists.
«The Secret of the Hidden Scrolls» Series by M.J. Thomas
- Christian Fiction, Adventure
- Available in English
- A series of books following the adventures of Peter, Mary and their dog Hank as they discover the secrets of the Bible through magical scrolls.
«Bash» Series by Burton W. Cole
- Children’s Fiction, Humor
- Available in English
- Series of books following the comic adventures of Bash, a boy who is always getting into trouble.
«Lightkeepers Girls» Series by Irene Howat
- Christian Biography
- Available in English
- Series of books featuring the stories of Christian men who made their mark on history.
«Lightkeepers Boys» Series by Irene Howat
- Christian Biography
- Available in English
- Series of books featuring the stories of Christian men who made their mark on history.
«Vet Kids Club Animal Adventures» Series by Sue Skelding
- hildren’s Fiction, Adventure
- Available in English
- Series of books following the adventures of a group of children who help animals.
«Imagination Station» Series by Marianne Hering
- hildren’s Fiction, Adventure
- Available in English
- Series of books following the adventures of two children who travel through time and space.