Favorite Classic Children’s Books

For Children Ages 8-12

The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster, illustrated by Jules Feiffer (1961). Milo is convinced that life is dull. So when a tollbooth appears in his room, he decides to dive right in. Milo soon finds himself on an adventure that is far from boring! This is a great story about the power of imagination.

The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, by C.S. Lewis (1950). The Pevensie children discover a magical world inside an old wardrobe. They face forces of good and evil, and discover their own strengths along the journey.

Roll Of Thunder, Hear My Cry, by Mildred D. Taylor (1976). A resilient young girl living in the segregated south during the Depression shows us the power of courage and family. Taylor’s novel is one that will leave a lasting impression.