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Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 8–11 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Books for Discovering a Talent for Ages 8–11

Explore our collection of children's books about discovering a talent recommended for kids ages 8–11.

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Cover of What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice

What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice

What I Must Tell the World: How Lorraine Hansberry Found Her Voice

Lorraine Hansberry made history as the first Black woman to have a play on Broadway after a childhood spent challenging

Cover of Extraordinary People

Uncommon Compendiums #1

Extraordinary People

Meet a man who survived seven lightning strikes and a woman who walked to the North Pole alone in this collection of 50

Cover of When No One Is Watching

When No One Is Watching

Kelly Starling Lyons

For the child who thrives in quiet moments or feels pressure to perform. This book celebrates the joy of doing what you

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Dylan Hewitt

Thirteen-year-old witch Kiki leaves home on her broomstick to start a delivery service, using her magic to find her way

Ages 8–12

Cover of Jacob's Little Giant

Jacob's Little Giant

Barbara Smucker

Jacob is the smallest in his class, but a big task awaits him on the farm. He must protect a frail gosling and help a gi

Cover of A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass

A Picture Book Biography #13

A Picture Book of Frederick Douglass

Follow the journey of a man who escaped slavery to become one of the most powerful voices for freedom and abolition in t

Cover of They Call Me Güero

They Call Me Güero

Güero navigates seventh grade as a poetry-writing gamer, sharing soulful stories of life, family, and friendship along t

Cover of Planet Fashion

Totally Lucy #9

An eco-friendly bedroom makeover turns into a thrilling chance for television fame as three friends race to go green and

Cover of The Lizard War

A lizard army is invading, and the only hope for the Battle Bugs is a giant new ally: a human boy named Max.

Cover of City Summer, Country Summer

City Summer, Country Summer

Discover the extraordinary life of Eugene Bullard, the boxer and jazz musician who became one of the first African Ameri

Cover of Our Don Bradman

My Australian Story #11

Our Don Bradman

Cricket-obsessed Victor moves to Sydney during the Great Depression, hoping for a chance to see his hero Don Bradman fac

Cover of Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon

The Tiara Club #3

Princess Daisy and the Dazzling Dragon

A quiet girl who is terrified of dragons discovers her own bravery when she finally meets one face-to-face and has to pr

Cover of Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King

National Geographic World History Biographies #1

Hatshepsut: The Princess Who Became King

Witness the rise of a determined princess as she navigates palace life and defies tradition to become one of ancient Egy

Cover of Peril in Paris

Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir #1

Stormy Weather is freezing Paris in her tracks, and Marinette must juggle her babysitting duties with her secret life as

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Fish Finelli #1

Seagulls Don't Eat Pickles

Fish Finelli races a library director to find Captain Kidd's treasure and save Lyons Island from greedy developers.

Cover of Snot Collectors and Spider Ladders and Other Bonkers Inventions

Snot Collectors and Spider Ladders and Other Bonkers Inventions

Peck-proof glasses for chickens and noodle-cooling chopsticks are just the beginning in this hilarious look at the world

Cover of Stompin' at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller

Stompin' at the Savoy: The Story of Norma Miller

A young girl from Harlem dances her way into history as a pioneer of the Lindy Hop in this true story of jazz legend Nor

Cover of Diary of a Ninja Kid 2

Diary of a Ninja Kid #2

Diary of a Ninja Kid 2

Caroline A. Treanor, Indy Dosanjh

For the child who feels like an underdog or struggles to find their place at school, this funny diary offers a boost of

Cover of Jessi's Big Break

The Baby-Sitters Club #115

Jessi's Big Break

Jessi earns a dream spot in a New York City dance program, but joining full-time means leaving her life in Stoneybrook b

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Andrew Clements School Stories #4

The School Story

Andrew Clements

Twelve-year-old Natalie writes a novel in secret and uses a pseudonym to get it past her own mother, an editor who has n

Cover of Patrick

When Patrick plays his magical violin, the world transforms into a place where fish fly through the air and cows dance t

Cover of How to Write Good

How to Write Good

For the child who feels like they don't fit the 'perfect' student mold, this high-energy memoir uses humor to navigate A

Cover of The Dark Secret

Wings of Fire #4

The Dark Secret

Tui T. Sutherland

Starflight is kidnapped by his own tribe and must decide whether to stay loyal to the secretive NightWings or risk every

Cover of Jane In Bloom

Jane struggles to find her own voice and light while her family deals with the devastating loss of her older sister to a