Summer Reading Guide: Middle Grade Novels (8-12)

In-stock copies signed & ship in days! Stone Lion Jin kicks Sacred Sphere to human world, seeks help to return. Grace Lin's beautifully illustrated tale.

Signed copies in-stock ready to ship! Girl discovers tiny creatures with wings, Lahdukan, in library. With help from a talking dog, she becomes their unlikely hero.

"A tender, queer coming-of-age story about finding your voice and choosing to live authentically amidst the chaos of growing up. Ollie learns to embrace their differences and carve their own path forward in the midst of puberty and friendship struggles."

Middle grade illustrated adventure where magic mailbox grants wishes, leading to unexpected consequences. A story of dreams coming true with a twist.

From the author of Esperanza Rising comes a captivating blend of myth, fantasy, and reality in a tale of love, loss, and the power of letting go.

Join Glory on a thrilling adventure through time and space in Alby C. Williams' debut middle grade fantasy filled with monsters, mysteries, and mischief.

Reluctant young hero joins famous author grandfather on epic road trip, confronting demons and discovering the true meaning of family.

Orphan Maggie Fishbone discovers secrets, solves mysteries, and finds a new home at the Midwatch Institute. A whimsical adventure with charming illustrations.

Neurodivergent girl must decide if ghost in walls is friend or foe. Secrets threaten to destroy her and family in chilling novel-in-verse.