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Friendship & Social Middle Grade
Explore middle grade books about friendship & social for children.
358 books
Lost Boy
Linda Newbery
Moving to a new town is hard enough, but finding a roadside memorial with your own initials on it sparks a mystery invol
Ages 9–12
Henry Huggins #4
Otis Spofford
Beverly Cleary
Classroom prankster Otis Spofford loves to stir up trouble, but he might have gone too far when he targets the quietest
Ages 8–12
Jane of Lantern Hill
L. M. Montgomery
Jane dreams of a peaceful life where she and her parents can finally be a family away from her grandmother's controlling
Ages 9–14
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Brief Garland: Ponytails, Basketball, and Nothing But Net
Harold Keith
A skeptical coach finds his perspective shifting as he works to lead a determined all-girl basketball team toward succes
Ages 10–14
From E to You
Chris d'Lacey, Linda Newbery
For the teenager grappling with a recent loss or family secrets. This email-based story follows two teens finding connec
Ages 12–16
Dobry
Monica Shannon
Dobry, a young Bulgarian farm boy, discovers a profound talent for art, much to his mother's dismay. With his grandfathe
Ages 8–12
Eddie & the Gang With No Name #2
Bring Me the Head of Oliver Plunkett
Colin Bateman
A stolen relic and a notorious criminal set Eddie and his gang on a high-stakes chase through the streets of an Irish to
Ages 10–14
The School for Good and Evil: The Rise and Fall #7
Fall of the School for Good and Evil
Soman Chainani
The bond between twin School Masters is pushed to the breaking point as a hundred-year-old journey ends in a war that wi
Ages 10–14
Al Capsella #1
The Heroic Lives of Al Capsella
Judith Clarke
Al Capsella navigates the awkward and hilarious challenges of adolescence while dealing with parents who are anything bu
Ages 11–15
Lost and Found
Andrew Clements
Tired of being treated as a pair, identical twins Jay and Ray use a school clerical error to pull off the ultimate prank
Ages 8–12
Half Moon Investigations #1
Half Moon Investigations
Eoin Colfer
Fletcher Moon may be short, but he is a certified detective with a sharp nose for sniffing out mysteries in this fast-pa
Ages 9–13
Hannah Saves the World #1
Hannah Saves the World
A.M. Luzzader
For the child who feels overwhelmed by the world, this story transforms sensory sensitivity from a struggle into a vital
Ages 8–12
Wayside School #1
Sideways Stories from Wayside School
Louis Sachar
For the child who thinks school is a bit boring or weird, this absurdist classic turns the classroom upside down with 30
Ages 7–12
Hank Zipzer #1
Niagara Falls, or Does It?
Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver
Writing a simple essay feels impossible for Hank, but his attempt to build a creative alternative leads to a disaster th
Ages 8–12
The Crow's Tales #1
The Bird Caper
Victoria E. Pannell, Thorir Sigfusson
For the budding detective who loves animals and is looking for a story about how a group of friends can achieve big thin
Ages 8–12
At the Firefly Gate
Linda Newbery
Moving to the country leaves Henry feeling lonely, until a friendship with an elderly neighbor pulls him into a mysterio
Ages 9–12
Old School
Gordon Korman
Twelve-year-old Dexter is more at home with retirees than teenagers, but a truancy officer is about to trade his quiet l
Ages 8–12
Airhead #1
Airhead
Meg Cabot
Tomboy Em Watts wakes up after a freak accident to find she is no longer herself—she is literally trapped in the body of
Ages 12–16
The Moves Make the Man
Bruce Brooks
The friendship between two boys in North Carolina becomes a complex game of survival as they navigate the hard truths of
Ages 10–14
Dream
Barbara O'Connor
For the child feeling adrift or lonely within their own family, Fern's journey with a stray dog offers a roadmap for fin
Ages 8–12
Heaven #1
Heaven
Angela Johnson
A stormy summer afternoon shatters fourteen-year-old Marley's world when a hidden truth makes her question if her family
Ages 12–16
Girls on the Up
Linda Newbery
For the young reader starting to notice that the world isn't always fair and wanting to know how one person can make a d
Ages 9–12
Lords of Arcadia #3
The Unseen Tempest
John Goode, J.G. Morgan
For the teen discovering their own inner power while looking for a community where they truly belong, even when the worl
Ages 12–17
Joey Pigza #2
Joey Pigza Loses Control
Jack Gantos
For children navigating neurodivergence or challenging family dynamics, this book explores self-acceptance and the compl
Ages 8–12
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