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UltimateMama loves to set aside reading time each evening with her girls. Whether it is 10 minutes or 1 hour it is nice for everyone to gather on the couch with their own book for some reading, rest, and relaxation before bedtime.  A few of UltimateMama’s favorite book series for girls who are 10, 11, 12, and 13 years old as follows:

Ava and Pip is book one in a clever series by Carol Weston

The Lemonade War is book one in an entrepreneurial series by Jacqueline Davies

The Wishing Spell by Chris Colfer is book one in the fantastic Land of Stories series

The School for Good and Evil by Soman Chainaini is book one in a fairy tale journey series

The Selection by Kiera Cass is book one in a fairy tale series for older, middle school girls (more mature content so be advised)

11 Birthdays by Wendy Mass is book one in the Willow Falls series

It’s Raining Cupcakes by Lisa Schroeder is book one in her cupcake series

Upside Down Magic is book one in a series by Sarah Mlynowski, Lauren Myracle, and Emily Jenkins

11 Before 12 by Lisa Greenwald is book one in her friendship list series

Percy Jackson and The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordon is book one in the Percy Jackson series

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins is book one in a trilogy for older kids due to mature content that includes violence

UltimateMama loves reading to her little girls who are (almost) 6 yrs and (almost) 4 yrs old.  Always a fan of the classics, UltimateMama encourages you to check out a few of her favorites:

Ribsy by Beverly Cleary – Any dog lover will adore this gem!

James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl – Great tale of good conquering evil with grasshoppers and earthworms mixed in!

Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White – Who knew how close a spider and a pig could become over time?!

Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary – A little troublemaker starts kindergarten..how appropriate!

Masterpiece by Elise Broach – A tale of a creative NYC beetle!

Cricket in Times Square by George Selden – Fun adventures of Chester Cricket and his buddies!

Magic Tree House Boxed Set by Mary Pope Osborne – A terrific series that informs and entertains all children!