Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

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

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.

Perry Homer yearns to break free from his con artist family's mischievous ways on a chaotic vacation, hoping to change his fate with a scholarship interview.

A Choctaw boy becomes a ghost after his tribe is removed from their land, now able to help those he left behind on their journey to Oklahoma.

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.

Twin siblings must protect the scariest book in the world from terrifying creatures in the dangerous Wayward Forest in Goosebumps on Disney+.

In a magical middle grade fantasy, shy Jaden must find his missing friend at a magical school and become a hero to save the magical world.

From the author of The Last Magician series comes a middle grade debut about a boy who loves birds and must protect his world from dangerous creatures invading through a rip in the sky.

Unexpected friendship blossoms as a young girl seeks to save her elderly neighbor and uncover her hidden past. Memories reveal deep bonds and shared history.

Tween girl Wendy navigates the impact of ICE on her family in this luminous middle grade debut. Secrets unravel as she finds courage to set her own orbit.

A captivating sci-fi novel by award-winning author Donna Barba Higuera, where Petra must preserve Earth's memories on a journey to a new planet.

In this gripping tale, Petra Luna embarks on a perilous journey to lead her family to safety during the Mexican Revolution. Their resilience shines through hardships, offering a story of courage, hope, and the pursuit of dreams.

Enchanting West African-inspired fantasy about Abeni, a reluctant apprentice to magic, on a mission to save her captured village.

An action-packed adventure novel about three friends on a quest to find hidden treasure in an abandoned funhouse filled with challenges and secrets.

Award-winning novel where an eighth grader investigates a former popular girl's downfall using social media and clues, uncovering a complex mystery with unexpected consequences.

A young girl in India navigates loss, hope, and mystery during the pandemic with the help of her imaginative grandmother in this poignant tale.

A moving middle grade debut about foster care, self-advocacy, and finding family in unexpected places. Trust, danger, and asking for help.

The official guide to building 25 kid-friendly Rube Goldberg Machines at home by Rube Goldberg's granddaughter and expert builder Zach Umperovitch.

Emi Watanabe Cohen's novel takes Faye and Shiloh on a magical journey into their family's heritage, where they must confront a parallel world's challenges.

Middle-grade adventure follows Ziggy, a Cherokee boy with anxiety, on a quest to find his missing mother. With friends, he uncovers Cherokee history and lore.

Travel back in time to the golden age of pirates with this survival guide. Learn to navigate ruthless cutthroats and renegades—if you dare!

Build a 1.5ft chipboard tower with LEGO contraptions for wooden balls to race through twists, turns, ramps, and spinners before landing in buckets. Kit includes gravity labyrinth, zip-line, and more activities. Inspired by Rube Goldberg, learn physics and customize chain reactions with household items. STEM kit for hands-on fun with LEGO!

The bestselling Cupcake Diaries series now in graphic novel format! Mia navigates school, family, and friendships in this fun adaptation of book six.