Middle-Grade Readers (Ages 8-12)

Max faces new challenges at knight school with her friends, the Midknights, in this hilarious sequel. Author Lincoln Peirce delivers more laughs and adventures in Battle of the Bodkins.

Join Dany on a magical adventure to save her best friend in Kristen Gudsnuk's final Making Friends book. Will she find a way without her sketchbook?

Celebrate 20 years of Spiderwick Chronicles with the Grace kids facing new challenges and creatures from Arthur Spiderwick's guide.

A group of close friends reunite on Friday nights to eat, chat, and watch movies. When one friend goes missing, they work together to find out why.

Loki must decide between hero or villain in school play, while navigating family drama and inner struggles as an eleven-year-old on Earth.

Will 'Quitt' stick with diving team despite his bad habit of quitting? Bike accident leaves him injured & doubting himself.

Chad Lucas’s Let the Monster Out is a heart-pounding middle-grade mystery about facing fears, perfect for fans of Stranger Things.

Join Lem and Tobin as they search for Bigfoot in Willow Creek, California. A heartwarming tale of friendship, family secrets, and lemonade.

A precocious girl asks "What are people for?" in this hilarious tale by Sara Pennypacker & Matthew Cordell, transforming her community in surprising ways.

Adventure-packed sequel to Compass South follows twins Cleopatra and Alexandra on a dangerous quest for treasure. Will their differing goals tear them apart? By Hope Larson and Rebecca Mock.

Wacky and funny graphic novel series for manga fans! Kira dreams of being a Magical Girl, but when Catacorn crashes into her life, things get crazy.

In the sequel to Kenny and the Dragon, Kenny faces changes in his life and the arrival of a new friend threatens his bond with Grahame.

"A girl's drawings of Indian mythology come to life, forcing her into a mystical world where she must save both realms from an evil deity."

A funny and sweet middle school story about crushes, competition, and friendship. Jenna learns to navigate relationships after a tough breakup.

A joyful middle grade novel about a trans girl fighting for her right to cheer, inspired by the activism of trans hero Kai Shappley.

Portia and Jason embark on a dangerous journey in the city to find their lost friend Jellaby, facing monsters along the way..randrange.

Join Jude, a nonbinary kid, and their best friend Dallas as they create a safe space for their community in this heartwarming story by Ronnie Riley.

Meet Catwad, the blue and grouchy cat with a hilarious take on life in this new series by bestselling author Jim Benton. Laugh-out-loud comic stories await!

In the Key of Us: A coming-of-age story about two Black girls finding friendship and healing at music camp. Loss, love, and self-discovery intertwine in this lyrical novel by Mariama J. Lockington.

A touching story of a girl's journey as a refugee from Vietnam to America. A New York Times bestseller, Newbery Honor Book, and National Book Award winner.

Join Max and Zena as they escape Nazi soldiers and navigate the dangers of World War II in this gripping graphic novel adaptation.

Meet Penny, a blue-eyed palomino paint mare in the Wild West during the Gold Rush. Join her adventure in the latest Horse Diaries book!

Sci-fi meets humor in this series by Neal Shusterman and Eric Elfman. When Noah starts experiencing strange phenomena, he and his friend Ogden uncover a dangerous mystery.

NYT bestselling graphic novel series with Gina as the hero. Join D.J. and Hilo in an epic adventure praised for its action, heart, and surprises.