Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

"Cat Campbell discovers her magical powers and must prove herself in the face of danger in this charming coming-of-age story for fans of Matilda."

An 11-year-old boy in Los Angeles battles traffic jams to save his family's catering business in this heartwarming tale of determination and teamwork.

The Mighty Muskrats head to the city for fun, but uncover a mystery about Grandpa's missing sister who was adopted without permission.

The Mighty Muskrats must solve the mystery of a stolen treaty bundle before it's too late, risking Windy Lake's reputation and their heritage.

Quiet Faith joins school soccer team, forging friendship with misfit teammates. "The Breakaways" by Cathy G. Johnson celebrates unity and individuality.

Maulik Pancholy's funny and heartfelt middle grade debut follows gay Indian American boy Rahul as he navigates middle school and discovers the courage to be himself.

Heartfelt and humorous, this story follows Sparrow, a nonbinary character navigating a binary world while dealing with family struggles and self-discovery.

Join Team Pom for another hilarious adventure in NYC as they battle villains in bowler hats and foil sinister Dodo schemes to save the city!

Join Sky, her hedgehog Spike, and alien friends in a hilarious middle-grade series exploring the mysteries of Area 51.

Quirky debut novel about a determined girl biking across the country to meet her idol, encountering ghosts, animals, and friendship along the way. Junior Library Guild selection.

A determined girl bikes across the country to meet her idol, facing surprises along the way. Quirky middle-grade fun about friendship and adventure.

Leo K. Doyle, a young soccer player from Ohio, battles to prove himself on a struggling Premier League youth team while facing obstacles on and off the field.

Chad Lucas's moving middle-grade debut explores friendship, anxiety, and identity as Brian and Ezra navigate challenges and learn to be brave.

Teddy Mars goes from record breaker to rule breaker in this hilarious conclusion to the heartwarming series. Laugh out loud as Teddy bends some rules to save the neighborhood pigeons.

Teddy Mars goes from record breaker to friendship fixer in this heartwarming and hilarious sequel, where he must learn to win at losing to make peace in his class full of record breakers and wonders.

Math-loving Talia struggles to crack the code of middle school coolness. Can she form an all-girls math team, win the competition, and find her place?

The bestselling Wings of Fire series reaches new heights in an epic battle between good and evil as Turtle must find the courage to save Pyrrhia from the sinister Darkstalker.

Mysterious tales swirl around Camp Apple Hill Farm's hidden cabin and an eerie creature in a Georgia trailer park in this spooky YA series.

Alyson Gerber's realistic novel, Taking Up Space, follows Sarah as she navigates basketball, body image struggles, and finding self-esteem from within.

"Taki and Olivia discover they have superpowers in this adventure comic by Brian Michael Bendis and Michael Avon Oeming. Can they handle the challenges?"

The Wakefield twins must navigate jealousy and competition in this graphic novel adaptation of Sweet Valley Twins. Elizabeth gets the spotlight, but Jessica wants it more. Can they find a way to resolve their differences and succeed together?

Sweet Valley Twins graphic novel: Elizabeth must protect Amy from the Unicorns as they try to keep her off the cheering squad. Will she choose friendship over family loyalty?

Girl at equestrian boarding school faces threats and rivalry as she tries to prove herself and keep her secrets from being exposed.

Dustin ventures to summer camp, faces sinister figures in B-movie horror nostalgia, and teams up with Suzie to solve disappearances in a new Stranger Things comic series.