Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

A whimsical mystery about an orphan at a unique institute training girls to solve mysteries. Full of adventure and secrets in the city.

Talking plants, a spider, and a goldfish with magic powers must team up to stop a greedy human from taking their family's special fish tank.

Meet Myrtle Hardcastle, a twelve-year-old amateur detective with a passion for criminology in Victorian England. Join her on a thrilling murder mystery investigation in "Premeditated Myrtle."

"Solve the disappearance of the Canola King in this award-winning mystery with a clever heroine, paranormal intrigue, and ADHD representation. Perfect for kids 9-12!"

Get creative with cute food drawings in Angela Nguyen's book! Learn how to turn simple shapes into adorable treats like kitty sushi and bear eggs on toast. Perfect for a fun and delicious drawing challenge.

Jorge is a strong, sweet guy with a solid group of friends, but struggles when he encounters a certain girl. Can he balance expectations and desires?

Get inspired to create the coolest journal ever with Wreck This Journal. Embrace mistakes and get messy with unique prompts from acclaimed artist Keri Smith. Happy wrecking!

A graphic novel about a boy navigating his parents' divorce, new relationships, and friendships through the lens of filmmaking.

Two girls with influencer moms bond over struggles and secrets in this contemporary middle grade novel by Elissa Brent Weissman.

Katherine Applegate's heartwarming novel explores family, friendship, and resilience as a boy and his imaginary cat friend face hard times together.

Middle grade mystery: Pina discovers a magical clearing at camp where she and her friend enter each other's dreams, but soon their nightmares turn real.

A wild and wacky graphic novel starring a two-headed chicken on a madcap adventure through bizarre universes, with plenty of laughs and unexpected twists.

Explore 1,500+ Pokémon facts in this essential guide. From types to regions, habitats to trivia, become a Pokémon expert with stunning images and fun facts!

Celebrate LGBTQ+ athletes of all ages and levels in this inspiring book with testimonies from world-class athletes and profiles on influential figures like Megan Rapinoe.

Discover 20 common mushrooms and their habitats in this charmingly illustrated guide, exploring communication and growth patterns in the fascinating world of fungi. Ideal for readers ages 7-11.

Seventh-grader Willa faces summer camp drama, mysterious horse theft, and frenemies in this standalone sequel to Horse Girl. Giddy-up for adventure!

Get ready to solve some mysteries with everyone's favorite boy detective, Encyclopedia Brown, in this new collection of modern-day cases with his partner Sally.

Frenemies become friends at sleepaway camp in this graphic novel about three preteen girls navigating friendship and challenges.

The Tanaka triplets return in this illustrated chapter book with more magic, mischief, and family chaos. Perfect for young readers who love manga and anime!

A bullied girl who sees ghosts must uncover family secrets to save her beloved grandmother in this haunting novel in verse about inner strength.

Quinn, a donor-conceived 12-year-old, seeks out her genetic siblings to find where she fits in. But when secrets are revealed, she faces a tough choice.

Creature Clinic: a hilarious pharmacy-fantasy hybrid where mythical beings get top-notch care―except for humans. Can one aspiring doctor defy the rules to help?

A celebration of LGBTQ+ achievements with portraits and biographies of 53 inspirational role models from history and around the world.

Learn to make any drawing adorable at Planet Cute! Follow step-by-step sequences to create cute people, animals, objects, and more in Japanese kawaii style.