Holiday Gift Guide 2024: Middle Grade Novels (Ages 8-12)

A thrilling fantasy adventure with stunning design features, about two kids racing to save a magical world with the help of mythical creatures.

Deaf Effie struggles to communicate in a family who doesn't understand sign language. A story of survival, found family, and the power of love.

Ingrid navigates school drama and online gaming while trying to make real friends in this middle-grade romcom by Jodi Meadows.

Get ready for an action-packed fantasy RPG series! Kit, a gnorf, joins the Dungeon Running League with friends Sandy and Thorn. Adventure awaits!

Award-winning authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin team up for a middle grade historical adventure set at Bletchley Park during WWII. Siblings Jakob and Lizzie try to unravel a mystery while cracking codes and facing danger.

Keefe's journey to uncover his past and control his powers takes unexpected turns in this thrilling installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

Separated twins Aviva and Holly discover each other at a holiday pageant audition. They switch lives to experience each other's holiday traditions, with unexpected results.

In Miami, four kids and their grandfather use their detective skills to solve a mystery involving a hidden treasure and corporate corruption.

Medieval fantasy where disabled princess & nonbinary squire uncover a plot to overthrow the queen. An action-packed trilogy by Marieke Nijkamp.

Award-winning author crafts a magical world where kids summon their ancestors' power. Ghosts, history, and trains collide in this middle grade fantasy.

Join Hannah on a thrilling ADHD mystery to find her missing father with her friends in this reimagined Hamlet. Perfect for ages 9-12.

Middle school spy Ben Ripley gets lost on a dangerous mission with his enemy Murray, facing a new threat. Can he survive and stop the evil plan?

The Tanaka triplets must keep their magic powers secret at all costs in this illustrated book combining manga with text.

Kate McKinnon's madcap adventure follows three sisters, a worm, and a mad scientist in a town where etiquette meets science.

In the funny and fresh middle-grade novel Slouch, a tall girl navigates self-esteem, friendships, and setting boundaries. Perfect for fans of Raina Telgemeier.