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Gifts for 9-year-olds

At 9 they want real challenges and things that work. Robots, experiments that come off, games where they can beat the grown-ups.

In a hurry? These three

  1. Micro Maxi Micro Deluxe LED scooter

    Three-wheeled scooter that steers by leaning, with wheels that light up

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  2. LEGO Disney Stitch (43249)

    Large Stitch figure to build, with Hawaiian shirt, ice cream and moving ears

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  3. Science4you Robotics Betabot

    Build-it-yourself robot with about 125 pieces and a motor that makes it walk

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What to look for at 9

They like mastering something: a cube, a trick, a strategy game. They can now do robotics and science kits on their own. They will read a whole series if the first book hooks them.

What tends to miss

Anything that smacks of 'for little kids'. If you are torn between two, choose the one that looks a year older, not a year younger.

Frequently asked questions

What do you give a 9-year-old that is not a screen?

Something with a challenge and a result: a one-player logic game, a robotics kit, a building set with mechanisms, a card game to take to school or a book series.

Why don't you split gifts into boys' and girls'?

Because what predicts whether a gift goes down well is the child's interests, not their sex. A girl who loves football will find what she needs on the football page, and a boy who draws on the arts and crafts page. Filter by what they like and by age and you will get better ideas than from a 'for girls' or 'for boys' list.

Why don't you show the exact price?

Amazon prices change several times a day and we do not want to show you one that is no longer right. We give a rough range (for example, €10 to €20) based on what we saw on the day we reviewed it; the real price is the one shown on Amazon when you click.