8 yr old loves this! Our little 8 year old wanted a back pack that didn't have hearts or butterflies all over it so we opted to get "tween/teen" backpack that could still be personalized. Its great quality, very sturdy and she absolutely loves it! The only downfall for this 8 year old is no metal loops where she can hang her keychain bling - the craze amongst elementary schoolers here. I still give this a 5 star due to quality, feel, color and the interior fabric is adorable too!!