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Middle Grade About Being Different
Explore middle grade books about being different for children.
550 books
Mine for Keeps
Jean Little
Returning home after time away, Sally worries if her siblings will treat her differently and how she will manage her cer
Ages 8–12
Divergent #3
Allegiant
Veronica Roth
The truth about a fractured society finally comes to light, forcing impossible choices between love and loyalty in this
Ages 13–18
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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The Books of Ember #3
The Prophet of Yonwood
Jeanne DuPrau
A town is gripped by a woman’s dark visions of fire, leaving young Nickie to hunt for hope in a world on the brink of a
Ages 9–13
Max Einstein #2
Rebels with a Cause
James Patterson, Chris Grabenstein
Twelve-year-old genius Max Einstein uses her brilliant mind and secret connection to Albert Einstein to outwit kidnapper
Ages 8–12
Cirque Du Freak #5
Trials of Death
Darren Shan
Darren Shan must survive five terrifying trials to prove his worth to the vampire clan, all while sinister forces gather
Ages 10–14
Zachary Ying #1
Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor
Xiran Jay Zhao
Zack must use his AR gaming headset to host the spirit of China’s First Emperor and save his mother from the spirit real
Ages 10–14
Goddess Girls #1
Athena the Brain
Joan Holub, Suzanne Williams
For the clever child who feels like they don't quite fit in, follow Athena as she navigates a new school, competitive pe
Ages 8–12
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
(Un)arranged Marriage
Bali Rai
For teens grappling with intense family expectations and cultural traditions, this powerful story explores the tough cho
Ages 13–17
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
The Language of Goldfish
Zibby Oneal
Thirteen-year-old Carrie feels herself drifting away from her family as she tries to hold onto the fading, perfect memor
Ages 12–16
The Jungle Book #2
The Second Jungle Book
Rudyard Kipling
Journey back to the wild to see Mowgli again and learn the ancient jungle myth of how the tiger first earned his stripes
Ages 9–14
My Heartbeat
Garret Freymann-Weyr
Fourteen-year-old Ellen watches the intense bond between her brother and his best friend, sparking questions that change
Ages 12–16
The Last Firefox #1
The Last Firefox
Lee Newbery
For the child who struggles with 'what-ifs' and anxiety, this magical adventure shows how protecting something small can
Ages 8–12
The Borrowers #5
The Borrowers Avenged
Mary Norton
After a narrow escape from a dark attic, the Clock family of tiny people searches for a new home inside the walls of an
Ages 8–12
See You in the Cosmos
Jack Cheng
Armed with a golden iPod and his dog Carl Sagan, eleven-year-old Alex sets off on a road trip to send his personal messa
Ages 10–14
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
Warrior Unbound #1
Island of the Gods
C. M. Kane
For the child who feels like an outsider and dreams of discovering a hidden strength within themselves while navigating
Ages 8–12
The Shouting Wind Trilogy #3
The Kind Ghosts
Linda Newbery
For the teenager navigating the pain of family rejection while searching for a sense of purpose and a place to belong du
Ages 12–16
How to Ditch Your Fairy
Justine Larbalestier
Charlie is stuck with a boring parking fairy and will do anything to swap it for a shopping fairy, leading to a series o
Ages 11–15
Grumpy Grump
Grump!
Elisa Anderson
For the child who feels like a grumpy outsider, this story about an ornery troll and a persistent fairy explores how une
Ages 7–10
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