Best Christmas Books For Tweens

When Andi’s holiday break is spoiled by a grumpy visitor who’s bossy, Andi learns that she can help her unfriendly guest in a way she never imagined during the holidays.

While his mother is telling the story, Nicholas can sense something isn’t well but listens to the stories of dark childhood memories that tell how he was persecuted for his faith.

The Legend of Christmas gives parents a story for their children to not only believe in but to follow as an example of living the Christian life throughout the year.

When Christmas Carol, the defender of Claus, is suddenly yanked into a portal by her grandmother, it becomes clear that the North Pole has changed and that the Elf Kingdom has been destroyed.

Carol, her grandmother, and two ragged boys who have lost everything try to help undo the damage.

The Flight of the Reindeer explores the reason behind Santa Clause, his history, and the tale of Santa that we have been told our entire lives.

The book is more about figuring out if “Santa” is a myth and provides documentation from Santalogists, historians, zoologists, and Arctic explorers to confirm or deny things about the stories we have been told.

Amelia Wishart was the first child to ever receive a present for Christmas, but it was her Christmas spirit that gave Santa an extra boost of magic.

That extra boost of magic allowed Santa to make his first trip around the world, delivering presents to other boys and girls.

The story of Jack Skellington and how he dreams of bringing his spooky expertise to the rest of the holidays.

As Sally, his official Halloween planner, coordinates the residents to help, it becomes clear that something is wrong and that she needs to get to the bottom of the mystery to save the celebrations.

When Nikolas’s father goes missing, he must travel to the North Pole to save him.

Along the way, he befriends a reindeer, gets the best of troublesome trolls, and discovers a hidden world of enchantment where the elves have trouble with their Christmas spirit.

Archie and the gang are doing the last of their Christmas shopping. Will he get his Christmas decorating done in time for the big day and get his friend’s name off Santa’s naughty list?

He has a lot to do before the big day comes but he is determined to do it all.

With Christmas coming, Marty and his rescued pup Shiloh find that their town is running low on love and understanding.

In his troubled small town, he hopes that he can bring the joy of the holidays and the spirit that it lacks.

This year, Nancy is spending her winter vacation at the most beautiful ski resort in Montana. Even though everything looks perfect, Nancy realized that the town isn’t as jolly as it seems.

Go on an adventure with Nancy Drew as she solves the mystery and helps fix their Christmas spirit.

This holiday, the kids can read about the story of a magical time in Wales.

The story captures a child’s view and an adult’s fond memories of the magical time with family,  the fallen snow, and the memories of a Christmas in Wales. It’s a great way for your tween to see how Christmas is celebrated in another part of the world.

Set in 1915, Jingle Bells is a strong Clydesdale gelding who lives in Wisconsin and enjoys working on the farm, pulling the hay in the summer and the sleigh in the winter.

But when his human friend Kari has her brother bring a new Model T Ford, will he still be needed?

With The Promise and the Light, the kids will hear the stories of Mary, Joseph, and Zechariah’s journey as they experience the events of the first Christmas.

The stories are vivid and set in first-person accounts that will allow children to learn more about the powerful events.

When James and Mandy’s neighborhood has taken first place in the holiday lights Best Block contest, Rosco attempts to wreak havoc on opening night.

This is a heartwarming Christmas adventure about a fifth-grade boy, his sister, and a fun-loving German shepherd.

When a leak ruins the sacristy wall in his father’s church, Jonathan Jefferson Weeks thinks that the Christmas Eve service will be ruined.

Luckily, he and his father find a beautiful tapestry to cover the damaged wall and give the church more of a festive look for the holidays.

Jack Skellington and his faithful pup Zero are inseparable. But soon, Zero finds himself lost in a curious land of baked goods, hand-wrapped presents, decorated trees, and joyful caroling.

In order to find his way home, Zero must traverse the unfamiliar world of Christmas Town.

Far out to sea, the freighter Stjerne, fought the storm bravely. At home in the little Norwegian fishing village, twelve-year-old Arne and his family waited and prayed.

It was the Christmas season, and the Stjerne was the Christmas ship this year, bearing Yuletide gifts and other good things for the village.

It’s the last day of school before Christmas vacation and Alex, Chase, and the rest of the fifth-grade class can’t wait for the final bell to ring.

Suddenly, a mysterious meteorite crashes through the classroom window and a genie pops out. With only one wish to grant for the class to share, will they agree on something for the holidays?