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.

Guarded gamer girl faces drama at school but finds connection online with mystery boy. Can they be friends IRL? Funny, sweet middle-grade romcom.

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 blend riddles, secrets, and WWII history in a middle grade adventure at Bletchley Park. Siblings must solve a mystery to uncover their mother's disappearance.

Keefe’s journey to discover his past leads to shocking revelations and unexpected encounters in this latest installment of the Keeper of the Lost Cities series.

When long-lost twins Aviva and Holly swap lives during the holiday season, they discover the magic of family traditions and the true meaning of sisterhood.

In Miami, inspired by Nancy Drew, Alex, Zoe, Lina, and Yadi, with their grandfather, solve a mystery involving a lost treasure and corporate corruption.

"An inclusive middle grade fantasy where queer and disabled young heroes embark on a dangerous quest to save their kingdom and each other. A new classic for all fantasy readers!"

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

An ADHD reimagining of Hamlet that's a mystery! Join Hannah on a journey to find her missing father with her friends. Perfect for readers 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 have a secret - they can do magic! But they must keep it hidden to stay in school. Follow their adventures in this manga-inspired book.

Join the Porch sisters in a madcap adventure with a mysterious mad scientist, a ravenous worm, and a school for young mad scientists.

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.