Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Max Meow and Mindy are back to save Kittyopolis from space pugs in this hilarious graphic novel series! Packed with action, puns, and fun.

Max Meow and Mindy must save Kittyopolis's bees from the villainous Dr. ZomBEE in this hilarious graphic novel. Can they stop the buzz-worthy plot in time?

Seventh grade is tough for Dany, so she draws the perfect friend in a magic sketchbook. But keeping a friend, even a magical one, isn't easy!

Join Magnus and friends in Riordan's Norse mythology trilogy, now in paperback. Help find Thor's missing weapon before chaos ensues. Intersectional themes.

Join Mac B., Kid Spy on a thrilling and hilarious adventure to recover the stolen Crown Jewels in this fully-illustrated chapter book series!

In a hilarious and epic sequel, Nathan and his magical friends embark on a quest to save their home from an evil spirit and prevent two realms from tearing Nothing apart.

In Mr. Wolf's class, everyday is an adventure, even when at home! Students explore personal narratives, facing accidents, rat treats, and recess challenges.

NPR, NY Public Library, and Goodreads Choice Awards honor this heartwarming tale of two young people - a transgender girl and a boy with bipolar disorder.

"Lei and the Fire Goddess: A blend of preteen angst and Hawaiian legends, where Anna must embrace her roots to undo a curse. - Auliʻi Cravalho"

The first illustrated chapter book about Captain Underpants, America's funniest superhero, and its Spanish edition, El Capitán Calzoncillos, offer a hilarious and action-packed adventure for young readers.

Winner of multiple awards, including the 2020 National Book Award, this critically acclaimed novel follows twelve-year-old King as he navigates grief, secrets, and identity in a small Louisiana town.

Chivalry and showmanship collide in this New York Times bestselling tale of a rabbit caught between a cultured dragon and a retired knight.

Kelcie Murphy, a Saiga with hidden powers, attends Academy for Unbreakable Arts to find her parents in a war-torn Otherworld. Celtic mythology meets middle-grade fantasy.

Kelcie Murphy and friends must stop the theft of the Heart of Danu to save the Lands of Summer in this Celtic myth-infused middle grade adventure by Erika Lewis.

Join Jupiter as she navigates the challenges of attending the Seven Schools of Magic in this heartwarming graphic novel adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter and The Okay Witch.

Thirteen-year-old nonbinary Shai faces unexpected challenges as they navigate public school, family struggles, and self-acceptance in this heartwarming novel.

Five unsupervised kids face an apocalypse when their families disappear. Hilarious middle-grade fun from Justin A. Reynolds as they try to survive.

Trans teen Wil and baseball-loving Taylor bond at camp, navigating family expectations and defining their masculinity on their own terms.

Magical creatures are everywhere and Gina must fix the timeline fast with the help of friends in Hilo 8, an action-packed adventure with heart and humor!

Action-packed space adventure with unlikely heroes facing danger, surprises, and magic to save their friend. Hilarious graphic novel kids love!

Hilo is a hilarious and action-packed graphic novel series that follows the adventures of a space boy and his friends as they uncover the truth about his past. A must-read for kids!

Get ready for a hilarious adventure as Hilo's magical warrior cat goes to boarding school! Full of action, humor, and heart in this epic graphic novel series.

Ocean's 11 meets the arcade in this heist adventure perfect for fans of Gordon Korman. DJ must help his friend Conor win 100,000 tickets in two weeks to outsmart a bully.

Bestselling author Alan Gratz brings the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor to life in this heart-pounding novel about friendship, survival, and heroism during World War II.