Books Like Miranda in the Middle
Families who loved Miranda in the Middle by Elizabeth Winthrop often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved Miranda in the Middle by Elizabeth Winthrop often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child is caught in the middle of a friendship loyalty test or is struggling with the burden of keeping a secret that feels wrong. It provides a relatable mirror for the middle school transition where social dynamics shift from simple play to complex moral decisions. Through Miranda's journey, the story explores the delicate balance between being a supportive friend and maintaining one's own integrity. Miranda is a young runner who finds herself squeezed between her lifelong best friend and a new, mysterious older friend she meets on the trails. As she uncovers a secret about her new friend's home life, she must decide if being a good friend means staying silent or speaking up to help. This 128 page chapter book is perfect for 8 to 12 year olds navigating peer pressure and the realization that adults, and friends, are often more complicated than they seem.
