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Middle Grade About Growing Up
Explore middle grade books about growing up for children.
627 books
The Cruise of the Arctic Star
Scott O'Dell
A crew sails up the California coast, meeting the rhythm of the waves while uncovering historical secrets and anecdotes
Ages 10–14
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 Time Quintet #5
An Acceptable Time
Madeleine L'Engle
Polly is studying science with her grandparents while grieving a mentor, but the arrival of a troubled student from her
Ages 12–16
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Septimus Heap #6
Darke
Angie Sage
Septimus Heap must journey into the heart of the Darke to stop a creeping shadow from consuming the Wizard Tower and the
Ages 9–13
The Phantom Tollbooth
Norton Juster
For the child who feels like everything is a bore and nothing is worth learning. This journey proves that the world is m
Ages 8–12
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
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
TombQuest #2
Amulet Keepers
Michael Northrop
London is plagued by mysterious disappearances and supernatural events as Alex and Ren race to stop a powerful Death Wal
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
Maggie Diaz #1
Join the Club, Maggie Diaz
Nina Moreno
Maggie Diaz joins every club she can find to keep up with her busy friends, only to realize that juggling hobbies and ho
Ages 8–12
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
The Boy/Girl Battle #4
The Boys Return
Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
The Benson brothers are back for spring break with a hilarious plan to convince the Malloy sisters that their house is h
Ages 8–12
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
Mother Goose in Prose
L. Frank Baum
Classic nursery rhymes transform into full-length adventures, revealing the stories behind famous characters like Little
Ages 7–12
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
Almost Wednesday
James Roy
Charlie is heartbroken and confused after his crush, Beck, mysteriously vanishes. His world is further upended when his
Ages 8–12
The 39 Clues: Cahills vs. Vespers #5
Trust No One
Linda Sue Park
For the child who thrives on high stakes and is learning that true strength comes from knowing who to trust when the wor
Ages 8–12
Diary of a Minecraft Zombie #9
Zombie's Birthday Apocalypse
Zack Zombie
Zack Zombie just wants to celebrate his 13th birthday with cake and cookies, but a Minecraft apocalypse is threatening t
Ages 7–12
Twisted
Laurie Halse Anderson
A summer of hard labor after a graffiti arrest transforms Tyler from an invisible student into the center of high school
Ages 14–18
Heartside Bay #3
The Trouble with Love
Cathy Cole
Polly Nelson finds herself caught in a messy knot of feelings when she starts falling for the one boy she shouldn't: her
Ages 11–14
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 Sisters Grimm #3
The Problem Child
Michael Buckley
The fierce bond between sisters and the courage to face big secrets drive this magical mystery about the weight of famil
Ages 8–12
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
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Poetry
(138)
Early Readers
(101)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
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(1283)
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(13059)
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(11169)
