Fantasy & Adventure:
* The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis: Classic fantasy series about children who discover a magical world through a wardrobe.
* Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan: Fast-paced, action-packed series about demigods who attend a special school for heroes.
* A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle: Thought-provoking adventure about a girl who travels through time and space to rescue her father.
* The Spiderwick Chronicles by Tony DiTerlizzi and Holly Black: A fun and creepy series about three siblings who discover a field guide to fairies.
* The Ranger's Apprentice by John Flanagan: Exciting stories about a young boy who becomes an apprentice to a Ranger in a medieval world.
* The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien: A beloved classic about a hobbit who joins a quest to reclaim a treasure from a dragon.
* The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau: A dystopian novel about a city built underground that is running out of light and hope.
Science Fiction & Dystopian:
* The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins: A thrilling dystopian trilogy about teenagers who fight to the death in a televised competition.
* Divergent by Veronica Roth: A dystopian society where people are sorted into factions based on their personality.
* The Giver by Lois Lowry: A classic young adult novel about a utopian society where everyone is assigned a role and the past is erased.
* The Maze Runner by James Dashner: A post-apocalyptic story about teenagers trapped in a giant maze.
* The Martian by Andy Weir: A gripping science fiction novel about an astronaut stranded on Mars.
Contemporary & Realistic Fiction:
* The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas: Powerful story about a teenage girl who witnesses the fatal shooting of her best friend by a police officer.
* Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell: A heartfelt and funny romance about two teenagers who find love in a high school setting.
* Wonder by R.J. Palacio: A moving story about a boy with facial differences who navigates the challenges of attending a mainstream school.
* Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli: A quirky and inspiring story about a girl who challenges the norms of her high school.
* Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry by Mildred D. Taylor: A historical fiction novel about a black family in the rural South during the Depression era.
* The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie: A funny and poignant novel about a Native American teenager who leaves the reservation to attend an all-white high school.
Historical Fiction & Nonfiction:
* The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: A powerful story about a young girl in Nazi Germany who steals books to survive.
* Number the Stars by Lois Lowry: A historical fiction novel about a young girl who helps a Jewish friend escape from Nazi-occupied Denmark.
* The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne: A heartbreaking story about two young boys on opposite sides of a concentration camp fence.
* The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank: A powerful and moving diary of a young girl who hid from the Nazis with her family.
* Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly: A nonfiction book about the African American women who played a key role in NASA's early space program.
Important Note: This is just a small selection of the many great books available for older kids. It's always a good idea to consider your child's individual interests and reading level when choosing books. Talk to your child's librarian or teacher for more personalized recommendations.