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Explore middle grade books about growing up for children.
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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
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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
The Eyes and the Impossible #2
The Eyes, the Fire & the Avalanche Kingdom
Dave Eggers
Johannes the dog leaves his safe park for a wild wilderness where clever prey and hungry predators force him to question
Ages 8–12
Year's Best Young Adult Speculative Fiction 2015
Julia Rios, Alisa Krasnostein
For the teen or young adult who loves to explore 'what if' through a kaleidoscope of diverse voices, award winning adven
Ages 12–18
The Blue Cat of Castle Town
Catherine Cate Coblentz
A little blue kitten follows the enchanting Song of the River into the world to meet historical figures and share a mess
Ages 8–12
Lords of Arcadia #3
The Unseen Tempest
John Goode, J.G. Morgan
For the teen discovering their own inner power while looking for a community where they truly belong, even when the worl
Ages 12–17
Under the Never Sky #1
Under the Never Sky
Veronica Rossi
Exiled to a wasteland of cannibals and electric storms, Aria must rely on a wild outsider to survive a landscape where t
Ages 12–17
Jane of Lantern Hill
L. M. Montgomery
Jane dreams of a peaceful life where she and her parents can finally be a family away from her grandmother's controlling
Ages 9–14
Bloody Jack Adventures #3
Under the Jolly Roger
L. A. Meyer
Jacky Faber escapes her strict girls' school only to end up on a whaling ship, beginning a high-seas search for her love
Ages 12–18
Boston Jane #1
An Adventure
Jennifer L. Holm
Sixteen-year-old Jane Peck leaves her refined life in 1855 Philadelphia for a wild, treacherous journey by sea to the ru
Ages 10–14
Under a War-Torn Sky #2
A Troubled Peace
L. M. Elliott
Fighter pilot Henry Forester returns home from the war but finds he must go back to France to locate the brave boy who s
Ages 12–18
Vampire Academy #4
Blood Promise
Richelle Mead
Rose faces a heart-wrenching choice: protect her best friend Lissa or fulfill a painful promise to destroy the person sh
Ages 14–18
The Selection #1
The Selection
Kiera Cass
America Singer is forced into a televised competition for a prince's heart, but her secret love for a boy back home make
Ages 12–18
The Story of Owen #2
Prairie Fire
E. K. Johnston
Owen and Siobhan join the oil watch in a modern world where carbon emissions lure deadly dragons right to the doorstep o
Ages 12–17
Berserk
Ally Kennen
What starts as a prank letter to a death row inmate turns terrifying when the prisoner is released and comes looking for
Ages 12–16
The Sacred Stones #3
Shadow on the Stones
Moyra Caldecott
For the young reader discovering their own unique voice and inner strength while navigating a world that expects them to
Ages 10–14
The Queen's Thief #3
The King of Attolia
Megan Whalen Turner
Eugenides is a king trapped in a court of lethal secrets. Watch a cynical young guard get pulled into the center of a da
Ages 11–16
Pirates of the Caribbean: Jack Sparrow #1
The Coming Storm
Rob Kidd
A teenage Jack Sparrow leads a motley crew on a high-stakes mission to track down the legendary and powerful Sword of Co
Ages 8–12
Airhead #1
Airhead
Meg Cabot
Tomboy Em Watts wakes up after a freak accident to find she is no longer herself—she is literally trapped in the body of
Ages 12–16
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