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 Ruta Sepetys & Steve Sheinkin team up for a thrilling WWII adventure at Bletchley Park, where siblings unravel a mystery.

Keefe's journey to uncover the truth about his past unfolds in this riveting 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, 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.

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.