Muppet, he just picked up Phillip Pullman, my copy, after I had ummed and ahhed and decided it was a bit too 'dark ' As for not fully appreciating it, sure he can read it again Later It is a difficult age ... Suite far from Puberty and many books are clearly aimed at young teens Books aimed at 7/9 are clearly very SHORT, slim Volumes and large print, he isn't very interested because he reads quickly (like me) and one book doesn't even Last a short journey Do ideas for books for 10-12 yo That have suitable content, much appreciated Preteen 'girl's' fiction is a genre i don't much lie the look Of Ps it would be worse if he were a girl!