Chapter Books for Preteens
Dingeltrot is a new novel in the category chapter books for preteens. Focusing on the trials and travails of a twelve-year old boy, this book is definitely one of the best chapter books for preteens.
Dingeltrot is a twelve-year old boy who stands thirteen inches tall. The novel, about him is titled Dingeltrot And the People of the Mill. Aimed at young readers, it joins other chapter books for preteens including the Harry Potter books, Roahld Dahl books, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants, Hoot and Lemony Snicket books.
Chapter books for preteens tell a story that is either about or meant to be read by young people, and this book fits both. Dingeltrot, a twelve-year old boy, stands thirteen inches tall. In his colony, that makes him a freak and a weirdo—not because he’s the shortest, but because he’s the tallest. In this book, one of the best chapter books for preteens, secret colonies of “People” as they call themselves, live scattered across the globe, with few “Behemoths” as they call their bigger ancestors, knowing their shorter cousins exist. Most People dislike and fear Behemoths, who have crowded the earth and made it nearly impossible to hide. But as in many chapter books for preteens, Dingeltrot kicks into high gear and complicates when Dingeltrot accidentally learns of a dark, guarded secret. Then, he relies on his wit and inventiveness to embark on a journey that could change the world for big and small.
As in other chapter books for preteens, Author Matt Goldman’s clever depiction of Dingeltrot’s joys and travails and will enchant children and adults alike. His attempts to cope in a strange, big world are as amusing as they are poignant. With this book, as in other chapter books for preteens, Goldman offers an enchanting and heart-warming tale of family, acceptance and being comfortable in one’s own skin.
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Meet the Characters of Dingletrot!
Dingeltrot is 12 years old and 14 inches tall, the tallest Person in his colony. He has two older brothers: Arlton and Ripshaw.
About the author
Matt Goldman has written for several television shows, including Seinfeld and Wizards of Waverly Place. Dingeltrot is his first novel. He lives in Minneapolis and Los Angeles. Read more