<![CDATA[books for 10-12 year old boys]]>appreciate any suggestions on what kind of books would interest 10-12 year old boys?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/54186/books-for-10-12-year-old-boysRSS for NodeMon, 20 Apr 2026 20:14:36 GMTMon, 08 Apr 2013 11:26:37 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sun, 16 May 2021 01:28:02 GMT]]>Yes I do the “renew” trick when I have no time to return the books! Sadly they are cutting the library capacity again for this new SMM.


Can try Andrew Clements. Suitable for 8 -12.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024150https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024150Sun, 16 May 2021 01:28:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sat, 15 May 2021 07:40:52 GMT]]>Yes nlb books. Not that you all mentioned click renew…I wonder if dd knows how to use that functio. I shall tell her.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024079https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024079Sat, 15 May 2021 07:40:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sat, 15 May 2021 06:45:04 GMT]]>Yes can click Renew to extend the loan period. Provided there’s no one else on the Hold waitlist. If that happens, then just place a Hold again haha. But yes I get what u mean especially if following the series, u don’t want to have to return it unfinished.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024075https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024075Sat, 15 May 2021 06:45:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sat, 15 May 2021 06:22:46 GMT]]>

MrsKiasu\" post_id=\"2024026\" time=\"1621047098\" user_id=\"43981:

I asked dd what she reading the other day..she told me Enid blyton famous five. She is back to her kindle with those books gotten free feom vendor. She put her Kobo aside now as I heard her say before that some books she likes need to waitlist also that as there is deadline to return she feels that she couldn't re read or what ie not in control. So now mainly on kindle and those hard copies mainly literature books.
She's referring to NLB books? Yes, sometimes you have put a book on \"Hold\" and they will notify you when one becomes available. The loan period is 3 weeks, and I believe it can be extended though I've never tried. I usually only borrow a few at a time, and finish them within the 3 weeks. She can always borrow again if she wants to reread.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024070https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024070Sat, 15 May 2021 06:22:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sat, 15 May 2021 02:51:38 GMT]]>I asked dd what she reading the other day…she told me Enid blyton famous five. She is back to her kindle with those books gotten free feom vendor. She put her Kobo aside now as I heard her say before that some books she likes need to waitlist also that as there is deadline to return she feels that she couldn’t re read or what ie not in control. So now mainly on kindle and those hard copies mainly literature books.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024026https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024026Sat, 15 May 2021 02:51:38 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Sat, 15 May 2021 00:20:49 GMT]]>War of the Worlds by HG Wells - yes, the classic from 1898.


DS came home from school telling me that their English teacher had read out the first 2 chapters to them. And that there’s a very big hook at the end of the 2nd chapter that compelled him so much, so he asked me to download the book into his Kobo for him to read this Saturday morning.

It was one of my fav books from childhood (I loved sci-fi) - but I never realized a 10-year-old boy would love it too. Kudos to the English teacher for introducing them to it!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024010https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2024010Sat, 15 May 2021 00:20:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:46:40 GMT]]>Neil Gaiman’s The Graveyard Book is a good book… borrowed from the library

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019847https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2019847Fri, 09 Apr 2021 02:46:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:20:57 GMT]]>

pokoyoko\" post_id=\"2002784\" time=\"1605535481\" user_id=\"122014:

I hope my kids still like to read in their 20s!!!!!!
It can be a battle when they are first enticed by social media and all that short, exciting stuff online. During their teen years, I had to make sure they didn't completely drop reading whole books - I set limits on screen time (no smartphones then), and set reading targets during vacations. I also made an effort to find and recommend books I thought would interest them, and read them myself so we could talk about them. They aren't as prolific readers as they were when they were small, but at least they still read books.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002809https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002809Tue, 17 Nov 2020 00:20:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:05:24 GMT]]>nice!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002794https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002794Mon, 16 Nov 2020 15:05:24 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:04:41 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2002225\" time=\"1605061277\" user_id=\"28674:

pokoyoko\" post_id=\"2002191\" time=\"1605021314\" user_id=\"122014:

I am going to try this on the Kobo!!! I was still using Libby on the phone even though I have the Kobo reader. I prefer Libby to the NLB app because the borrowing and reading is all in one. But now best since all is on the kobo device. Thank you slmkhoo!!!! :lovesite:

You're welcome! But the drawback is that Kobo is all in b&w. For myself, because I only read print and don't really care about illustrations, it's fine for me. For kids, they may not like it as much because of the lack of colour. My kids, even now (they are in their 20s!), don't like reading on Kobo. To them the cover, layout and illustrations are very important, and they still prefer print books. But it's good as a fallback.

I hope my kids still like to read in their 20s!!!!!!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002784https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002784Mon, 16 Nov 2020 14:04:41 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:58:21 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2002058\" time=\"1604966107\" user_id=\"28674:

WMont25\" post_id=\"2001972\" time=\"1604908126\" user_id=\"182977:

Any recommendations for free books on Kobo for kids? Looking for some really good books that my kids would probably like to read..

Why not just borrow from NLB? If you have Overdrive on your Kobo, it's really easy to borrow.

From a very young age, borrowing from NLB has been my go-to to \"feed\" my reading habit. These days the ability to borrow e-books from NLB & read on Overdrive / Libby makes catching up on good reads so convenient!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002522https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002522Fri, 13 Nov 2020 09:58:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:21:17 GMT]]>

pokoyoko\" post_id=\"2002191\" time=\"1605021314\" user_id=\"122014:

I am going to try this on the Kobo!!! I was still using Libby on the phone even though I have the Kobo reader. I prefer Libby to the NLB app because the borrowing and reading is all in one. But now best since all is on the kobo device. Thank you slmkhoo!!!! :lovesite:
You're welcome! But the drawback is that Kobo is all in b&w. For myself, because I only read print and don't really care about illustrations, it's fine for me. For kids, they may not like it as much because of the lack of colour. My kids, even now (they are in their 20s!), don't like reading on Kobo. To them the cover, layout and illustrations are very important, and they still prefer print books. But it's good as a fallback.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002225https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002225Wed, 11 Nov 2020 02:21:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:15:14 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"2002058\" time=\"1604966107\" user_id=\"28674:

WMont25\" post_id=\"2001972\" time=\"1604908126\" user_id=\"182977:

Any recommendations for free books on Kobo for kids? Looking for some really good books that my kids would probably like to read..

Why not just borrow from NLB? If you have Overdrive on your Kobo, it's really easy to borrow.

I am going to try this on the Kobo!!! I was still using Libby on the phone even though I have the Kobo reader. I prefer Libby to the NLB app because the borrowing and reading is all in one. But now best since all is on the kobo device. Thank you slmkhoo!!!! :lovesite:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002191https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002191Tue, 10 Nov 2020 15:15:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:32:37 GMT]]>The Newbery Medal is awarded to the author with \"the most distinguished contribution to American literature for children\". Every year, a winner is selected, together with a short list of other honourable mentions. For parents who are keen, here is a list of the latest 2020 Newbery Medal winner & honour books, together with past years' winners:


http://www.ala.org/alsc/sites/ala.org.alsc/files/content/awardsgrants/bookmedia/newberymedal/newbery%20medals%20and%20honors%201922-present.pdf

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002177https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002177Tue, 10 Nov 2020 12:32:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:55:07 GMT]]>

WMont25\" post_id=\"2001972\" time=\"1604908126\" user_id=\"182977:

Any recommendations for free books on Kobo for kids? Looking for some really good books that my kids would probably like to read..
Why not just borrow from NLB? If you have Overdrive on your Kobo, it's really easy to borrow.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002058https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2002058Mon, 09 Nov 2020 23:55:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:48:46 GMT]]>Any recommendations for free books on Kobo for kids? Looking for some really good books that my kids would probably like to read…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001972https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001972Mon, 09 Nov 2020 07:48:46 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:56:25 GMT]]>

tracychew\" post_id=\"2000511\" time=\"1603813506\" user_id=\"143434:

pokoyoko\" post_id=\"1999616\" time=\"1603206672\" user_id=\"122014:

Boy picked up Ali Cross by James Patterson after seeing it online. Lots of action and he likes it because it is written in a modern setting with mobile phones, computer games, etc that are all part of the plot. Chapters are short and not too difficult to read too.

Did you have to get an e-book for this?

Yes!!! Just switched over recently to the Kobo reader.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001226https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2001226Tue, 03 Nov 2020 13:56:25 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:45:06 GMT]]>

pokoyoko\" post_id=\"1999616\" time=\"1603206672\" user_id=\"122014:

Boy picked up Ali Cross by James Patterson after seeing it online. Lots of action and he likes it because it is written in a modern setting with mobile phones, computer games, etc that are all part of the plot. Chapters are short and not too difficult to read too.
Did you have to get an e-book for this?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2000511Tue, 27 Oct 2020 15:45:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:11:12 GMT]]>Boy picked up Ali Cross by James Patterson after seeing it online. Lots of action and he likes it because it is written in a modern setting with mobile phones, computer games, etc that are all part of the plot. Chapters are short and not too difficult to read too.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999616https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999616Tue, 20 Oct 2020 15:11:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:27:34 GMT]]>Another book that I highly recommend for this age group. I think they relate better when the protagonist is a boy of similar age.


https://postimg.cc/tYp7hRDN

DS’ school (non-GEP) has been using this book as a beginner’s introduction to Literature (yes, the Secondary school subject). I found it very interesting that the English teacher used their HBL Zoom sessions to facilitate discussions on the various characters in the story, discussions on what words & actions in the passage provide clues on the personality of these characters, and so on.

She also used snippets from the movie for discussions. DS noted that the movie was also slightly different from the book. Grandfather’s specific health condition differed for example.

This is a fantastic book about maturity & responsibility (filial piety too, although not mentioned as such).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999552https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999552Tue, 20 Oct 2020 09:27:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:06:31 GMT]]>

hquek\" post_id=\"1314373\" time=\"1403011046\" user_id=\"1241:

I a bit late bloomer...started on 'Ender's game'. Hard to put down. Actually watched the movie before starting on the book.

Been furiously digging away at this book - started yesterday, and should be finishing by tomorrow. it's really a wonderful read. Set in a future world that is engrossed with destroying 'buggers' (some form of insect life) who once almost obliterated humans from earth. A boy (Ender) was identified from young as one with potential and sent off to Battle School. This book chronicles his progress from a 'launchy' (newbie) to a commander of an 'army'. It's way much better than the movie simply cos the movie cut out some parts, and the movie couldn't quite capture Ender's thoughts which the author wanted the readers to see.

This is one book I find good, so good that I'm planning to buy and keep.

Btw, those I intro to the series 'the unwanteds', book three is out for sometime alr and available in nlb.
Interestingly enough, I preferred the Ender’s Game movie to the book!

(Disclaimer: I usually prefer the book to the movie adaptation, for all other stories, Eg. Harry Potter, Chronicles of Narnia, etc etc).

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999511https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999511Tue, 20 Oct 2020 07:06:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:31:15 GMT]]>https://postimg.cc/2bDPhCVW


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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999509https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999509Tue, 20 Oct 2020 06:31:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:23:40 GMT]]>

slmkhoo\" post_id=\"1999502\" time=\"1603171187\" user_id=\"28674:

GeneL1976\" post_id=\"1999500\" time=\"1603169966\" user_id=\"182958:

The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde is such a good book!

Surely unsuitable for this age group!

I am also not sure A Tale of Two Cities is suitable for this age group

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999503https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999503Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:23:40 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to books for 10-12 year old boys on Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:19:47 GMT]]>

GeneL1976\" post_id=\"1999500\" time=\"1603169966\" user_id=\"182958:

The Picture of Dorian Gray, by Oscar Wilde is such a good book!
Surely unsuitable for this age group!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999502https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1999502Tue, 20 Oct 2020 05:19:47 GMT