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

A thrilling fantasy tale about two kids racing to save a magical world, with stunning illustrations and a captivating storyline full of adventure and mystery.

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's online and IRL worlds collide when she receives a wrong-number text from a mystery boy at school. Can they be friends IRL? A sweet and funny 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!

Two siblings at Bletchley Park in WWII try to solve their mother's disappearance. Secrets, codes, and danger abound in this thrilling historical adventure.

Unraveling truths from the past and present, Keefe's journey in the Forbidden Cities reveals unexpected adventures, new powers, and a chance to change his destiny.

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, kids with a detective agency inspired by their last name uncover a decades-old mystery involving Al Capone and corporate corruption.

Immersive medieval fantasy starring queer and disabled young heroes on a dangerous quest to save their kingdom and each other. A new classic for fantasy readers of all ages.

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 is lost on a perilous mission with his enemy Murray Hill, facing new dangers and a devious plot with no help in sight.

The Tanaka triplets have a secret: they can do magic! But they must keep it hidden or face consequences. Follow their adventures in this manga-text combo book.

Kate McKinnon's madcap adventure follows three sisters, a ravenous worm, and a mysterious mad scientist as they navigate a new school and face off against evil.

In Slouch, a tall girl navigates self-esteem and boundaries while finding her place on the debate team. A must-read middle-grade novel with humor and heart.