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Middle Grade About Growing Up
Explore middle grade books about growing up for children.
627 books
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
Walk Two Moons #4
The Wanderer
Sharon Creech
For the child grappling with buried memories or family mysteries, this ocean-bound journey offers a path to healing thro
Ages 8–12
Archer's Goon
Diana Wynne Jones
When a silent giant moves into the Sykes' house and refuses to leave, thirteen-year-old Howard discovers his father is c
Ages 10–14
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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
Olive's Ocean
Kevin Henkes
Twelve-year-old Martha spends a transformative summer at her grandmother’s cottage, processing a classmate's death while
Ages 10–14
The Realm of Possibility
David Levithan
High school hearts collide and break in these interconnected stories about the impossible, messy, and beautiful moments
Ages 14–18
Camilla
Madeleine L'Engle
For the teenager grappling with the realization that their parents are flawed people, this story offers a mirror for the
Ages 12–17
Al Capsella
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
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
Mountain Born
Elizabeth Yates
A mountain farm comes to life through the rhythm of the seasons as young Peter learns the patience and responsibility re
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
The Leadership Journey: How Four Kids Became President
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Travel from frontier cabins to elegant estates to see how four very different boys overcame their circumstances to lead
Ages 10–14
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
Caldecott Place
Noel Streatfeild
For the child discovering that being 'in charge' means more than just making rules: it means looking out for those who h
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
The Chosen One
Carol Lynch Williams
Fourteen-year-old Kyra must choose between a forced marriage within her desert cult or leaving behind everything she lov
Ages 12–16
Julie of the Wolves #2
Julie
Jean Craighead George
Julie navigates a rapidly changing Arctic as she fights to protect her wolf pack and follows her heart toward a young Si
Ages 10–14
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
Smart Girls Get What They Want
Sarah Strohmeyer
Three best friends rely on their sharp wits and academic strengths to navigate the social hurdles and find their own ver
Ages 13–17
Warriors: A Starless Clan #1
River
Erin Hunter
Three young cats struggle with legacy and doubt as they forge new paths during an era of shifting laws and uncertainty w
Ages 8–12
The Silver Pencil
Alice Dalgliesh
For the young girl finding her voice and place in the world, this story of a girl moving across continents explores how
Ages 9–13
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
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Young Adult
(1905)
Graphic Novels
(503)
Picture Books
(318)
Poetry
(138)
Early Readers
(101)
Board Books
(8)
Growing Up by Age Group
Books for Growing Up for Ages 0–3
(1283)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 12–18
(13059)
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(4804)
Books for Growing Up for Ages 8–11
(11169)
