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Middle Grade About Being Different
Explore middle grade books about being different for children.
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War Games
Alan Gratz
Amid the 1936 Berlin Olympics, gymnast Evie Harris uncovers a Nazi plot and must choose between her gold medal dreams an
Ages 9–14
Horrible Histories
The Bloody Scotland
Terry Deary
The wildest parts of Scottish history come to life through foul facts about William Wallace, gory ghost stories, and ter
Ages 8–13
Marvin Redpost #3
Is He a Girl?
Louis Sachar
Marvin is thrown into a world of confusion when a classmate tells him that a simple kiss on the elbow is all it takes to
Ages 6–10
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Stuntboy #1
Stuntboy, in the Meantime
Jason Reynolds
Portico Reeves uses his secret identity as Stuntboy to manage his anxiety and try to keep the peace between his fighting
Ages 7–12
Planet Middle School #1
Planet Middle School
Nikki Grimes
For the girl navigating the confusing shift from being one of the guys to experiencing the complex social and physical c
Ages 10–14
The Underwild #1
River of Spirits
Shana Targosz
As a ward of Charon ferrying souls across the river, Senka is pulled into a dangerous journey downriver that reveals the
Ages 8–12
Wings of Fire Graphic Novels #6
Moon Rising
Tui T. Sutherland
Moonwatcher can read minds and see the future, but her powers become a dangerous burden when someone starts attacking he
Ages 8–12
Out of My Mind #2
Out of My Heart
Sharon M. Draper
Melody is determined to face her fears and learn to ride a horse at a summer camp specifically designed for kids with ce
Ages 9–13
Look Both Ways
Jason Reynolds
For the middle schooler navigating the complex, often hidden lives of their peers, this collection reveals the bravery f
Ages 10–14
A Series of Unfortunate Events #13
The End
Lemony Snicket
For the child grappling with the realization that life doesn't always have clear answers or happy endings, this finale o
Ages 9–14
A Rover's Story
Jasmine Warga
Resilience, a robot built for Mars, begins to develop human-like feelings as he learns from NASA scientists and navigate
Ages 8–12
Dreaming Dangerously #1
Dreaming Dangerously
Kathleen Suzette Harsch
Cassie's mind-reading abilities take a terrifying turn when her nightmares start coming true, forcing her to trust a boy
Ages 12–16
Dragonwatch #1
Dragonwatch
Brandon Mull
Kendra and Seth arrive at their grandfather’s estate only to find a mysterious puzzle of six keys and a secret world ful
Ages 8–14
Photobiographies
Lincoln: A Photobiography
Russell Freedman
Trace the life of the Civil War president through powerful photographs and stories that follow his path from a log cabin
Ages 9–13
Finally #2
Finally Heard
Kelly Yang
Lina, a ten-year-old, aims to create a viral video to boost her mom's business. As she and her best friends navigate the
Ages 10–14
Geronimo Stilton #1
My Name Is Stilton, Geronimo Stilton
Geronimo Stilton
For the young reader who loves a silly mystery but sometimes feels a bit nervous themselves. Follow a scaredy-cat mouse
Ages 7–10
The Unteachables
Gordon Korman
A burnt-out teacher and a classroom of misunderstood students find their lives intersecting and changing over the course
Ages 8–12
Freedom Fire #1
Jax Freeman and the Tournament of Spirits
Kwame Mbalia
Jax Freeman faces monstrous beasts and a mysterious saboteur as he competes against global summoners in the high-energy
Ages 8–12
The Elixir Fixers #4
Sasha and Puck and the Cure for Courage
Daniel Nayeri
A sensitive soldier visits the shop looking for a way to stop feeling brave before the big knights' tournament begins.
Ages 7–10
Saving Maddie
Varian Johnson
Joshua's life as a preacher's son gets complicated when his childhood crush returns to town, forcing him to choose betwe
Ages 13–17
Middle School #15
Winter Blunderland
James Patterson, Brian Sitts
Rafe Khatchadorian takes on the Alaskan wilderness, dodging polar bears and icebergs in a series of hilarious mishaps an
Ages 8–12
Fly on the Wall
E. Lockhart
Gretchen Yee is a student at a competitive arts school who gets exactly what she wished for: a transformation that lets
Ages 12–15
Bloodchild
Tim Bowler
Will can feel a terrifying secret lurking in his town, but uncovering the truth puts him directly in the sights of peopl
Ages 12–16
The Bad Guys #6
Alien vs. Bad Guys
Aaron Blabey
The Bad Guys are disappearing one by one, snatched by a multi-butt monster with way too many teeth. It is the end of the
Ages 7–10
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