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Explore middle grade books about growing up for children.
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Just! #7
Just Shocking!
Andy Griffiths
For the child who loves gross out humor and daredevil stunts, this collection of absurd stories turns embarrassing momen
Ages 8–12
The Niebla Trilogy #1
The Prince of Mist
Carlos Ruiz Zafón
In a seaside town in 1943, three friends must confront an evil magician who has returned from the dead to settle a terri
Ages 11–15
The Edge Chronicles #9
Freeglader
Paul Stewart
Rook Barkwater and a group of librarians must lead an entire population away from their ruined city toward the hope of a
Ages 10–14
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Lost in the Barrens #2
The Curse of the Viking Grave
Farley Mowat
Deep in the Canadian north, three friends discover a hidden tomb of Viking relics, sparking a dangerous journey of survi
Ages 9–13
London Calling
Edward Bloor
Seventh-grader Martin finds a sudden escape from his dull life when an antique radio transports him back to the middle o
Ages 10–14
The Demonata #10
Hell's Heroes
Darren Shan
For the teen facing a major ending who needs to see that true courage often means making the ultimate sacrifice for the
Ages 12–17
The Hardy Boys #12
Footprints Under the Window
Franklin W. Dixon
Mysterious footprints under a window lead Frank and Joe Hardy on a high-stakes flight to South American islands to stop
Ages 8–12
Becoming Julia
Chris Westwood
Maggie is pulled into a haunting mystery when she realizes that finding out what happened to Julia means stepping direct
Ages 12–16
The Toothpaste Millionaire
Jean Merrill
A quest to save money on basic supplies turns into a backyard business empire when Rufus decides to manufacture a gallon
Ages 8–12
Dencey Coffyn #1
Downright Dencey
Caroline Dale Snedeker
For the child who has ever felt the weight of a past mistake and longs to make it right through quiet acts of kindness a
Ages 9–12
The Librarian of Auschwitz
Antonio Iturbe
Dita Kraus is a prisoner in Auschwitz who risks everything to protect eight precious volumes. This is a story of how boo
Ages 13–18
Smoky, the Cow Horse
Will James
A mouse-colored horse journeys from a wild birth on the open range to the high-energy world of the rodeo in this sweepin
Ages 10–14
The Boy Who Lost His Face
Louis Sachar
After an elderly woman curses him for a cruel prank, David must find the strength to stop pandering to classmates and be
Ages 10–14
The Hardy Boys Casefiles #2
Evil, Inc.
Franklin W. Dixon
The Hardy boys are alone in France, facing off against the world's largest organized crime ring in a high-stakes interna
Ages 11–15
Larklight #2
Starcross
Philip Reeve
For siblings who need a reminder that teamwork is the best way to handle life's unpredictability, even when that involve
Ages 9–13
Chrestomanci #5
Conrad's Fate
Diana Wynne Jones
Twelve-year-old Conrad must overcome his bad luck to stop a mysterious mansion's magic from colliding with parallel univ
Ages 9–13
Feather Boy
Nicky Singer
Robert finds unexpected courage and a connection to the legend of the Firebird while helping an elderly woman face the s
Ages 10–14
Darius Bell #1
Darius Bell and the Glitter Pool
Odo Hirsch
For the child grappling with a big secret or the weight of family tradition. Darius must choose between a quick fortune
Ages 8–12
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #14
The Whispering Statue
Carolyn Keene
A missing marble statue and a mysterious bookstore lead Nancy Drew to a seaside yacht club to solve a puzzling new case.
Ages 8–12
Jack Plank Tells Tales
Natalie Babbitt
Jack Plank is a pirate who isn't very good at plundering. At his new boardinghouse, he tells hilarious stories about why
Ages 8–12
Project 17
Laurie Faria Stolarz
A group of strangers ventures into a supernatural mystery during one intense night, emerging with a deeper understanding
Ages 12–17
Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #36
The Secret of the Golden Pavilion
Carolyn Keene
Nancy Drew peers from a helicopter over the moonlit rooftops of River Heights, heading toward a mysterious new case invo
Ages 8–12
Tales of Alderley #1
The Weirdstone of Brisingamen
Alan Garner
A wizard hides Colin and Susan in ancient caves to protect them from eerie creatures, but only the children can recover
Ages 10–14
The Hardy Boys #4
The Missing Chums
Franklin W. Dixon
Strange events in their small town lead Joe and Frank Hardy onto a dangerous path of high-stakes robberies and daring re
Ages 8–12
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