Words for Life - Age 7-11

Age 7-11 milestones

Your child will be using longer, more complicated sentences to plan and explain their thoughts. They can tell exciting stories with a proper beginning, middle and end. They are developing friendships independently of you.

By seven years: taking turns to talk and listen in a conversation
By nine years: changing language according to who they’re talking to
By eleven years: using long and complex sentences

Recommended reads: Age 7 to 11

Switched: My Sister the Vampire

Long-lost twins Olivia and Ivy couldn’t be more different – Olivia’s a cheerleader and Ivy’s a vampire! A great story for aspiring Stephanie Meyer (Twilight) readers with a liking for horror.

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Clarice Bean, Don’t Look Now

More insights into the crazy life of Clarice Bean – the story rips along at a hectic pace, starting with a flooded bathroom! Plenty of humour, but serious issues such as friends moving on also make this a good pick for confident younger readers.

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Beast Quest: Claw the Giant Monkey

One of a gripping new adventure series set in Avantia, a kingdom under threat from an evil wizard and six terrifying beasts. Imaginative fantasy that keeps the attention of less keen readers.

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Tintin in Tibet

Apparently a favourite of the Dalai Lama, this tale has all the adventure, intrigue and humour you’d expect from Hergé. A wonderful illustrated story.

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Eyewitness: Sharks

Learn about the fascinating underwater lives of sharks in this guide, one of an excellent non-fiction series that combine photography and diagrams.

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Age 7-11 milestones

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