Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Inspired by a true story, this graphic novel follows homeschooled Katie as she navigates friendship, anxiety, and growing up. Will her worries keep her from making new friends in 6th grade?

Greg Heffley spends his summer indoors playing video games while his mom wants outdoor fun. Will a new addition change their plans?

In the eerie Black Sand Beach series sequel, Dash and friends uncover unsettling truths about the previous summer, revealing the beach's dark secrets.

Updated and inclusive guide on sex, puberty, and relationships with new LGBTQIA topics, gender-neutral language, and safety information.

10-year-old Sly unlocks a cabinet at Madsen Mansion, releasing a trapped ghost girl. They must solve riddles to find a book of spells and escape.

Join Plum and friends on a thrilling adventure to Bokati Island, where they must protect the ancient forest from destruction. Exciting fantasy series for kids who can transform into animals!

Graphic novel adventure with warrior cats forced out of their forest home, settling around a lake. Conflict erupts as WindClan's deputy plots to secure his Clan's future. Perfect for fans of Erin Hunter's Warriors series.

A bewitching novel filled with puzzles, mystery, adventure, and art as two kids become involved in an international art scandal.

Discover everything about Taylor Swift in this biography! From her journey in music to her love stories, fame, tours, and more. Includes fun facts and photos.

Join Nathan Hale in The Underground Abductor, a thrilling graphic novel about Harriet Tubman's heroic efforts on the Underground Railroad.

In book two of this near-future adventure trilogy, Leo and Jayla journey to a secret underwater world to find their missing friend and uncover a global secret.

Join Liliput's boxmates for a thrilling conclusion in Cory McCarthy's B.E.S.T World trilogy. As they face a global superpower, individual decisions will shape their futures.

Journalist Laura Krantz uses scientific method and journalistic skills to determine if Bigfoot is real, exploring the myth and science behind the search.

A comprehensive guide for young activists on how to make a difference, covering everything from choosing a cause to creating a plan for change.

Exciting manga based on Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire games with all your favorite characters! Red befriends Pokémon, battles Team Rocket, and Pikachu's loyalty is tested.

Melia discovers a magical stuffed wildcat that comes to life in 1930s Greece, leading her on a perilous adventure to protect her family.

Mia Tang faces challenges at journalism camp in San Francisco's Chinatown in the latest Front Desk installment. Can she find the right words?

Middle school students find solace in sharing their secrets in a private room, healing from their struggles together in this NYT bestseller by Jacqueline Woodson.

Boy from con artist family tries to change his fate by getting a scholarship, but their hijinks-filled antics may derail his plans.

A Choctaw boy becomes a ghost after his tribe is forcibly removed from their land, using his new abilities to help those he left behind.

A heartwarming middle-grade summer romance between two boys at a seaside cabin, as they find love and friendship in unexpected ways.

In a magical medieval world, a nonbinary knight fights for their kingdom's heart amid growing opposition and hidden secrets.

The Baby-Sitters Club meets Stranger Things in this middle grade novel about a girl who sees ghosts and befriends others who can too, uncovering secrets and facing malevolent spirits.

In Kingdom of Dust, Amara embarks on a quest to restore magic and justice to her desert kingdom. A tale of adventure, mystery, and self-discovery.