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                    Junior fiction reading levels

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                    Figuring out what to read next can be tricky. We’ve made it a little easier with these three sections.

                    ​Junior Easy Readers

                    This collection is for children learning to read. It includes items that are appropriate for absolute beginners. The books in this collection have been specially developed for children learning to read. They are meant for children to read with and to an adult.

                    Junior Fiction

                    This collection is for children beginning to read independently. It includes items that are appropriate for kids approximately ages six to nine. The books in this collection are popular fiction books and series that are a suitable reading level as well as content for this age range.

                    Middle Fiction

                    This collection is for confident readers, and for children who are ready for more mature content. It includes items that are appropriate for kids approximately ages nine to 12. This collection encompasses a wide range of children’s fiction, including popular fiction, award winners and children’s classics.

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