125+ Best Chapter Books for Girls Ages 6-18

Today, I’m excited to share a list of 125+ amazing chapter books for girls ages 6–18! It’s not always easy to find stories that are both clean and captivating. In fact, with so many options out there, it can feel overwhelming. With that being said, I’m always on the lookout for books that will stretch my girls’ minds, shape their characters, and spark their imaginations.

For a while now, we’ve been curating a growing collection of our favorite high-quality chapter books for girls, and we figured it was time to pass it along to you. I hope you find some gems on this list!

125 Best Chapter Books for Girls

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Before we get into our chapter books for girls list, let me give you a few quick notes. First, I’ve divided this list into general age/grade sections: elementary, middle school, and high school, but they are not set in stone because reading levels can vary between students. Secondly, since I did not write a snippet or review for each book, instead, I’ve linked each one to Amazon, where you can find more info, read reviews, and decide for yourself if it is a good fit for your daughter. And lastly, if you have any other book suggestions, leave them in the comments below! Now let’s dive in!

Elementary Chapter Books for Girls:

1. Strawberry Girl by Lois Lenski
2. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
3. Trumpet of the Swan by E.B. White
4. Stewart Little by E.B. White
5. The Courage of Sarah Noble by Alice Dalgliesh
6. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren
7. Amelia Bedelia by Peggy Parish
8. Little Pilgrims Progress by Helen L. Taylor
9. Caddie Woodlawn by Carol Ryrie Brink
10. The Cabin Faced West by Jean Fritz
11. Little House in the Big Woods by Laura Ingalls Wilder
12. Farmer Boy by Laura Ingalls Wilder
13. Little House on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
14. On the Banks of Plum Creek by Laura Ingalls Wilder
15. On the Shores of Silver Lake by Laura Ingalls Wilder
16. The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder
17. The Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder
18. These Happy Golden Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
19. The First Four Years by Laura Ingalls Wilder
20. Beezus and Romona by Beverly Cleary
21. Romona Quimby Age 8 by Beverly Cleary
22. Runaway Ralph by Beverly Cleary

23. The Boxcar Children Series by Gertrude Stein Warner
24. The Imagination Station Series by Paul McCusker
25. The Secret of the Hidden Scroll Series by M.J. Thomas
26. Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen
27. Matilda by Ronald Dahl
28. The Complete Tales of Winnie-the-Pooh by A.A. Milne
29. Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald
30. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
31. Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm by Kate Douglas Wiggin

“Show me a family of readers, and I will show you the people who move the world.” – Napoleon Bonaparte

32. The Borrowers by Mary Norton
33. Esperanza Rising by Pam Munoz Ryan
34. Riding Freedom by Pam Munoz Ryan
35. Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo
36. The Tale of Despereaux by Kate DiCamillo
37. The Doll People by Ann Martin
38. All-of-a-Kind Family by Sydney Taylor
39. Mary Poppins by P.L. Travers
40. Five Little Peppers by Margaret Sydney
41. Betsy-Tacy by Maud Hart Lovelace

42. A Place to Hang the Moon by Kate Albus
43. Lassie Come Home by Eric Knight
44. Misty of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
45. Stormy, Misty’s Foal by Marguerite Henry
46. Justin Morgan Had a Horse by Marguerite Henry
47. Sea Star: Orphan of Chincoteague by Marguerite Henry
48. Sarah, Plain and Tall by Patricia MacLachlan
49. American Girl book Series
50. In Grandma’s Attic by Arleta Richardson
51. Helen Keller by Margaret Davidson
52. Martha Washington by Jean Brown Wagoner
53. The Story of Madame Curie by Alice Thorne

“A children’s story that can only be enjoyed by children is not a good children’s story in the slightest.” ― C.S. Lewis

54. A Lion to Guard Us by Clyde Robert Bulla
55. The Moffats by Eleanor Estes
56. The Middle Moffat by Eleanor Estes
57. Rufus M. by Eleanor Estes
58. The Moffat Museum by Eleanor Estes
59. Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes
60. The Hundred Dresses by Eleanor Estes
61. Toliver’s Secret by Esther Wood Brady
62. The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic by Jennifer Trafton
63. The Green Ember by S.D. Smith
64. Heidi by Johanna Spyri
65. The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
66. A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett

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Please note: In this list of chapter books for girls, particularly for middle school and high school, I’ve included some classic book selections. With this, it’s important to note the time period in which they were written, making considerations for varied language, racial, and socially accepted norms.

Middle School Chapter Books for Girls

67. The Mysterious Benedict Society by Trenton Lee Stewart
68. The Saturdays by Elizabeth Enright
69. The Four-Story Mistake by Elizabeth Enright
70. Then There Were Five by Elizabeth Enright
71. Spiderweb for Two by Elizabeth Enright
72. Thimble Summer by Elizabeth Enright
73. Nory Ryan’s Song by Patricia Reilly Giff
74. Nancy Drew by Carolyn Keene
75. Fever 1793 by Laurie Halse Anderson
76. Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
77. The Diary of Anne Frank by Anne Frank
78. The Stout-Hearted Seven by Neta Lohnes Frazier
79. The Candymakers by Wendy Mass
80. Listening for Lions by Gloria Whelan

81. Listen to the Moon Michael Morpurgo
82. Echo by Pam Munoz Ryan
83. The Chronicles of Narnia Series by C.S. Lewis
84. A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle
85. Gulliver’s Travels by Jonathan Swift
86. Island of the Blue Dolphins by Scott O’Dell
87. The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth George Speare
88. Trixie Belden by Julie Campbell
89. Candy Bomber by Michael O. Tunnell
90. Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls
91. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
92. Emily of New Moon by L.M. Montgomery
93. Anne of Avonlea by L.M. Montgomery
94. The Story Girl by L.M. Montgomery
95. Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
96. Black Beauty by Anna Sewell
97. Bound for Oregon by Jean Van Leeuwen
98. National Velvet by Enid Bagnold

High School Chapter Books for Girls

99. The Iron Peacock by Mary Stetson Clarke
100. The Lord of the Rings Series by J.R.R. Tolkien
101. The Blue Castle by L.M. Montgomery
102. Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
103. Christy by Cathrine Marshall
104. The Giver by Lois Lowry
105. Corrie Ten Boom (Christian Heros Series) by Janet & Geoff Benge
106. Calico Captive by Elizabeth George Speare

“Some books are so familiar that reading them is like being home again.” ― Louisa May Alcott

107. Love Comes Softly by Janette Oke
108. The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne
109. The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
110. The Odyssey by Homer
111. The Hiding Place by Corrie Ten Boom
112. Evidence Not Seen by Darlene Deibler Rose
113. The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy
114. A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
115. The Story of the Trapp Family Singers by Mary A. Trapp
116. All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot
117. The Screwtape Letters by C.S. Lewis
118. Jane Eyre by Emily Brontë
119. The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan (& Alan Vermilye)
120. Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
121. Emma by Jane Austen
122. Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen
123. Gifted Hands by Ben Carson
124. Life Skills for Teens by Karen Harris
125. Women of the Word by Jen Wilkin

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Finding More Book Suggestions

I’m always on the lookout for books I can add to my kids’ booklists. Here are a few things I do that help to keep the book suggestions flowing:

1. Keep a running list of your favorite, trustworthy authors. Oftentimes, they will have multiple books or series that you can draw from in the future.
2. Use the Amazon suggestions tab under the books that you buy. Sometimes you can find similar books that would be just as good. Goodreads also makes recommendations that can be helpful as well. (Be sure to read reviews and dig a little deeper before purchasing from an unfamiliar source.)
3. Collaborate with friends and family with similar values. I don’t know how many times I’ve received a great book suggestion from my sister, a friend from church, or even a subscriber. Ask around, and I’m sure you will discover new book ideas to add to your list.