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Explore middle grade books about history for children.
317 books
American Regional #2
Strawberry Girl
Lois Lenski
Birdie Boyer works the soil of a backwoods Florida patch, dealing with difficult neighbors and the grit required to make
Ages 8–12
Young Samurai #1
The Way of the Warrior
Chris Bradford
Shipwrecked in 1611 Japan, young Jack Fletcher must endure rigorous training under a legendary sword master to become a
Ages 10–14
Up a Road Slowly
Irene Hunt
Following the loss of her mother, Julie navigates a decade of emotional change and growth while living with her schoolte
Ages 10–14
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Norvelt #1
Dead End in Norvelt
Jack Gantos
For young readers who love a quirky historical mystery blended with life lessons and unexpected humor, this tale follows
Ages 10–14
Miracles on Maple Hill
Virginia Sorensen
For children navigating a parent's depression or health crisis, this classic tale shows how the rhythms of nature and co
Ages 8–12
The Other Side of Truth #1
The Other Side of Truth
Beverley Naidoo
Twelve-year-old Sade and her brother Femi must flee Nigeria for London after their family is targeted by a corrupt gover
Ages 10–14
The Wheel on the School
Meindert DeJong
Six students in a tiny Dutch fishing village rally the entire town together to bring storks back to nest on their roofto
Ages 8–12
Avalon High #1
Avalon High
Meg Cabot
Ellie’s new life at Avalon High takes a weird turn when she realizes her classmates and the gorgeous Will are bound by d
Ages 12–16
Darkside #1
Darkside
Tom Becker
Vampires and werewolves stalk the hidden streets of Darkside, a terrifying secret version of London where Jonathan must
Ages 10–14
How I Live Now
Meg Rosoff
A dreamy English summer of cousins, dogs, and first love is shattered when a sudden war lands right on the family's door
Ages 13–18
Thunder and Lightnings
Jan Mark
A family move to the countryside leads Andrew to an unexpected friendship with a local boy who knows everything there is
Ages 9–12
Icefall
Matthew J. Kirby
Hidden in a mountain fortress while war rages outside, Princess Solveig must figure out which of the king’s loyal soldie
Ages 9–13
Freak the Mighty #2
Max the Mighty
Rodman Philbrick
Max and a book-loving girl named Worm embark on a cross-country escape to find safety, riding the rails and dodging dang
Ages 10–14
Hitty: Her First Hundred Years
Rachel Field
A tiny doll carved from mountain ash witnesses a century of American history as she passes through the hands of many dif
Ages 8–12
Breaking Stalin's Nose
Eugene Yelchin
Ten-year-old Sasha must find his own way through the Soviet Union after the secret police take his father away, leaving
Ages 9–12
Inside Out and Back Again
Thanhhà Lại
Ten-year-old Hà flees Vietnam for Alabama, where she must find her footing in a strange new world while grieving everyth
Ages 8–12
Whittington
Alan Armstrong
A master ratter cat arrives at a barn full of misfit animals, telling a legendary story that helps a young boy finally f
Ages 8–12
The Perilous Gard
Elizabeth Marie Pope
Imprisoned in a remote 16th-century castle, Kate Sutton discovers a hidden world of druidic magic and an ancient undergr
Ages 10–14
My Swordhand Is Singing #1
My Swordhand Is Singing
Marcus Sedgwick
Peter must confront the terrifying Shadow Queen in a 17th-century village, only to realize his father’s secret history i
Ages 12–17
Bomb #1
Bomb
Steve Sheinkin
A single split atom in a 1938 German lab sparks a global race involving desert scientists, Soviet spies, and daring comm
Ages 10–16
The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants #4
Forever in Blue
Ann Brashares
For teens navigating the bittersweet transition to adulthood, this final summer explores how friendships evolve when liv
Ages 14–18
Lisa and Lottie
Erich Kästner
For children navigating the complexities of a split household or dreaming of reuniting their family through clever schem
Ages 8–12
The Carbon Diaries #1
The Carbon Diaries 2015
Saci Lloyd
Sixteen-year-old Laura records the chaotic first year of mandatory carbon rationing as her family struggles to adjust to
Ages 12–17
Catherine, Called Birdy
Karen Cushman
Thirteen-year-old Birdy records her daily rebellions against medieval expectations and her father's many attempts to mar
Ages 10–14
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