Middle Grade

Longer, deeper, more complex, middle grade novels tackle real themes with real nuance. This is where children's literature gets serious, and where readers develop the stamina for everything that comes next.

1,129 books

Tracy Beaker #3

Starring Tracy Beaker

Jacqueline Wilson

Tracy Beaker finally lands the lead in the school play, but she’s mostly hoping her glamorous mother will actually show

Ages 8–12

Otto Undercover #5

The Brink of Ex-stink-tion

Rhea Perlman

For siblings who can't stop bickering but must find a way to work together when the stakes are high. A funny tale of min

Ages 7–10

Spirit Hunters

Ellen Oh

“Oh has crafted a truly chilling middle grade horror novel that will grab readers’ imaginations.” —Publishers Weekly (st

Ages 8–11

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 #3

Mothstorm

Philip Reeve

For the child who loves imagining the impossible, this grand finale celebrates the power of sibling bonds and bravery wh

Ages 9–12

Car-Jacked

Ali Sparkes

For the overprotected child finding their own strength, this high stakes thriller follows a neurodivergent prodigy who m

Ages 9–13

A Sea So Far

Jean Thesman

United by grief and a love for stories, two girls from very different worlds flee the wreckage of the 1906 San Francisco

Ages 10–14

Marcelo in the Real World

Francisco X. Stork

For the teenager navigating the pressure to fit into the 'real world' while honoring their unique way of thinking and ex

Ages 12–18

Skulduggery Pleasant #9

The Dying of the Light

Derek Landy

Skulduggery Pleasant assembles a desperate team of killers and criminals to stop Darquesse before she turns the entire w

Ages 12–18

Rebbe Mendel #1

Adventures with Rebbe Mendel

Nathan Sternfeld

Join Rebbe Mendel for a year of classroom adventures where every daily lesson becomes a fun and meaningful journey for h

Ages 7–11

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #44

The Phantom of Pine Hill

Carolyn Keene

Frank and Joe Hardy tackle a chilling mystery filled with cliffhanging suspense and dangerous secrets that will keep you

Ages 8–12

Winnie-the-Pooh #2

The House at Pooh Corner

A. A. Milne

Tigger bounces into the Hundred Acre Wood and Eeyore finally gets a home of his own in these ten final adventures featur

Ages 4–10

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #10

Jedi Bounty

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

When Lowbacca vanishes into the headquarters of a sinister alliance, his friends must mount a daring rescue against a pl

Ages 10–14

The Moffats #1

The Moffats

Eleanor Estes

For children finding joy in simple moments while navigating life's changes. A classic look at family resilience and the

Ages 8–12

Star Wars: Young Jedi Knights #6

Darkest Knight

Kevin J. Anderson, Rebecca Moesta

Jacen and Jaina Solo travel to the jungle world of Kashyyyk to stop their former friend Zekk from completing a dark and

Ages 9–13

Truesight #3

Otherspace

David Stahler Jr.

For the teenager grappling with their place in a divided world, this finale explores the courage needed to see the truth

Ages 12–17

Donald Duk

Frank Chin

Twelve-year-old Donald Duk navigates San Francisco's Chinatown on Chinese New Year while wrestling with his name and his

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

Lone Wolf #26

The Fall of Blood Mountain

Joe Dever

For the child who thrives on autonomy, this interactive quest empowers them to make critical decisions and see the direc

Ages 10–15

Haters #1

Haters

Alisa Valdes-Rodriguez

Paski just wants to focus on mountain biking at her new school, but she has to face a cruel social hierarchy led by the

Ages 14–18

Pippi Longstocking #2

Pippi Goes Aboard

Astrid Lindgren

The world's strongest girl returns for more high-spirited fun and wild antics alongside her loyal best friends, Tommy an

Ages 7–10

Nancy Drew Mystery Stories #20

The Clue in the Jewel Box

Carolyn Keene

Nancy Drew and her friends set out on a puzzling hunt to help a grandmother reunite with her long-lost grandson.

Ages 8–12

Carter #1

Carter Finally Gets It

Brent Crawford

High school freshman Will Carter faces a gauntlet of awkward mishaps and painful lessons before discovering that the tou

Ages 13–17