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How many words should a children's novel contain on average?

i'm writing a children's novel, how many words (on average) does a childrens book (young teen) usually contain?


Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: On average between about 70,000 - 100,000. If it's your first book aim for the lower end, you don't want to put your readers off. Although many books for this age group (and the 9-12s) are much more hefty these days the majority of authors who write very long books already have a dedicated following.