19 must-read middle grade books like Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story by Kristin F. Johnson

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Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

By: Kristin F. Johnson

4.65

Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition

A heart-warming tale about a girl who rescues a dog from a puppy mill. It's 2010 and the War in …

If you liked the middle grade plot in Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story by Kristin F. Johnson , here is a list of 19 books like this:

Cover of The Secret Zoo (The Secret Zoo, #1) by Bryan Chick

1. The Secret Zoo (The Secret Zoo, #1)

By: Bryan Chick

4.10

Format: 308 pages, Kindle Edition

A fast-paced and exciting read for middle grade fantasy, mystery, and animal buffs. Something stran… read more

Similar categories in Bryan Chick's The Secret Zoo (The Secret Zoo, #1) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
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2. Tornado

By: Doron Ben-Ami , Betsy Byars

3.02

Format: None pages, Paperback

A tornado appears in the distance, and Pete, the farmhand, gathers everyone into the storm cellar. … read more

Similar categories in Doron Ben-Ami's Tornado book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
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3. Crenshaw

By: Katherine Applegate

3.81

Format: 225 pages, Hardcover

In her first novel since winning the Newbery Medal, Katherine Applegate delivers an unforgettable a… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's Crenshaw book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade

4. Awkward (Awkward, #1)

By: Svetlana Chmakova

3.65

Format: 432 pages, Paperback

Cardinal rule #1 for surviving school: Don't get noticed by the mean kids. Cardinal rule #2 for sur… read more

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5. Wish

By: Barbara O'Connor

3.85

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Charlie Reese has been making the same secret wish every day since fourth grade. Sh… read more

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6. An Elephant in the Garden

By: Michael Morpurgo

4.11

Format: 40 pages, Hardcover

With Lizzie's father fighting in World War II, her mother takes on the job of a zoo keeper to provi… read more

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7. Junie B. Jones and the Stupid Smelly Bus (Junie B. Jones, #1)

By: Barbara Park , Denise Brunkus

4.03

Format: None pages,

Remember when it was scary to go to school? 'Cause it was your first day and you didn't know anythi… read more

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8. Inside Out & Back Again

By: Thanhhà Lại

3.92

Format: 594 pages, Hardcover

For all the ten years of her life, Ha has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of… read more

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9. The Baking Life of Amelie Day

By: Vanessa Curtis

3.62

Format: 57 pages, Paperback

Amelie Day loves to bake - cupcakes, biscuits, bread, tarts and muffins - so she's thrilled when sh… read more

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10. Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina, #1)

By: Robert Beatty

3.20

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

"Never go into the deep parts of the forest, for there are many dangers there, and they will ensnar… read more

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11. The Last Mapmaker

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.15

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

A high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. As assistant to Mangkon’s most celeb… read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Last Mapmaker book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
"I couldn't see it then, but I could see it now. I opened my eyes, releasing another stream of tears. I had been trying so hard to run from my past. But the past was like mottlefish ink. Even if it fa…"

-Christina Soontornvat, The Last Mapmaker

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12. Swim Team

By: Johnnie Christmas

4.28

Format: 248 pages, Paperback

Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Mana… read more

Similar categories in Johnnie Christmas's Swim Team book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
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13. Ferris

By: Kate DiCamillo

4.30

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The beloved author of Because of Winn-Dixie has outdone herself with a hilarious and achingly real … read more

Similar categories in Kate DiCamillo's Ferris book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
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14. The Sign of the Beaver

By: Elizabeth George Speare

3.87

Format: 148 pages, Kindle Edition

Twelve-year-old Matt is left on his own in the Maine wilderness while his father leaves to bring th… read more

Similar categories in Elizabeth George Speare's The Sign of the Beaver book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
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15. The Unteachables

By: Gordon Korman

4.34

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A hilarious new middle grade novel from beloved and bestselling author Gordon Korman about what hap… read more

Similar categories in Gordon Korman's The Unteachables book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"Kid, that was something!"

-Gordon Korman, The Unteachables

"Everybody hates something,"

-Gordon Korman, The Unteachables

"Only ten months until June."

-Gordon Korman, The Unteachables

"It’s not just for little kids,"

-Gordon Korman, The Unteachables

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16. The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

By: Katherine Applegate

4.23

Format: 342 pages, Hardcover

Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister with the help of his two best… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
"You are Bob, untamed and undaunted."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"Seems to me there are lots of ways to be brave, Bob," he said."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"When you've been through the worst with someone, you appreciate the best."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

"Maybe it's easier to forgive others once you've learned how to forgive yourself."

-Katherine Applegate, The One and Only Bob (The One and Only #2)

Cover of La Nouvelle(s) (Elles, #1) by Kid Toussaint

17. La Nouvelle(s) (Elles, #1)

By: Kid Toussaint

4.12

Format: 96 pages, Hardcover

Elle, c'est une fille un peu comme tout le monde mais pas tout à fait comme les autres. Jeune fille… read more

Similar categories in Kid Toussaint's La Nouvelle(s) (Elles, #1) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
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18. Tiger Chair

By: Max Brooks

3.57

Format: 50 pages, Kindle Edition

When China invades America, guerrilla warfare explodes on the streets of Los Angeles in this provoc… read more

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19. Pax, Journey Home (Pax, #2)

By: Sara Pennypacker

4.42

Format: 247 pages, Hardcover

From bestselling and award-winning author Sara Pennypacker comes the long-awaited sequel to Pax; th… read more

Similar categories in Sara Pennypacker's Pax, Journey Home (Pax, #2) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
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20. Elle(s), Vol. 3: Elle Together

By: Kid Toussaint

4.15

Format: 104 pages, Paperback

The revelation of the mystery of her origins has allowed Elle to regain control of her life. But al… read more

Similar categories in Kid Toussaint's Elle(s), Vol. 3: Elle Together book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • young adult
Cover of The Cool Code (The Cool Code, 1) by Deirdre Langeland

21. The Cool Code (The Cool Code, 1)

By: Deirdre Langeland

4.06

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

In this funny and heartfelt slice-of-life graphic novel for fans of Raina Telgemeier and Kayla Mill… read more

Similar categories in Deirdre Langeland's The Cool Code (The Cool Code, 1) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
"In real life, there are no do-overs."

-Deirdre Langeland, The Cool Code (The Cool Code, 1)

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22. Measuring Up

By: Lily LaMotte

4.30

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

Twelve-year-old Cici has just moved from Taiwan to Seattle, and the only thing she wants more than … read more

Similar categories in Lily LaMotte's Measuring Up book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
"Waste of money. Only need cleaver."

-Lily LaMotte, Measuring Up

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23. The Secret Lake

By: Karen Inglis

4.13

Format: 124 pages, Kindle Edition

An alternative cover edition for this ASIN can be found here. A lost dog, a hidden time tunnel a… read more

Similar categories in Karen Inglis's The Secret Lake book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
Cover of Return to the Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures Book 2) by Karen Inglis

24. Return to the Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures Book 2)

By: Karen Inglis

4.48

Format: 274 pages, Kindle Edition

Another page-turning time travel adventure for ages 8-12 set between 1900s and present-day London.T… read more

Similar categories in Karen Inglis's Return to the Secret Lake: A children's mystery adventure (Secret Lake Mystery Adventures Book 2) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
Cover of Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story by Kristin F. Johnson

25. Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

By: Kristin F. Johnson

4.65

Format: 226 pages, Kindle Edition

A heart-warming tale about a girl who rescues a dog from a puppy mill. It's 2010 and the War in … read more

Similar categories in Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars (Sheena Meyer) by L.B. Anne

26. The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars (Sheena Meyer)

By: L.B. Anne

4.11

Format: 181 pages, Paperback

"This story is a captivating blend of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. For 11-13-year-old rea… read more

Similar categories in L.B. Anne's The Girl Who Looked Beyond The Stars (Sheena Meyer) book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
  • young adult
Cover of Twilight Robbery (Shadow Jumper #2) by J.M. Forster

27. Twilight Robbery (Shadow Jumper #2)

By: J.M. Forster

4.48

Format: 252 pages, Kindle Edition

Book 2 in the Shadow Jumper Mystery Adventure series Will Jack solve the crime, or die trying? … read more

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28. Your Pal Fred: A Graphic Novel

By: Michael Rex

3.89

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

* Best Graphic Novel for Kids selection by the American Library Association* *Texas Little Maverick… read more

Similar categories in Michael Rex's Your Pal Fred: A Graphic Novel book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • middle grade
Cover of Believe by Julie Mathison

29. Believe

By: Julie Mathison

4.13

Format: None pages, Paperback

Winner: 2021 Eric Hoffer Book Award for Best Middle Reader Winner: 2021 Hoffer First Horizon Awar… read more

Similar categories in Julie Mathison's Believe book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
Cover of Would You Rather? Eww! Edition: Funny, Silly, Wacky, Wild, and Completely Eww Worthy Scenarios for Boys, Girls, Kids, and Teens (Try Not to Laugh Challenge) by Crazy Corey

30. Would You Rather? Eww! Edition: Funny, Silly, Wacky, Wild, and Completely Eww Worthy Scenarios for Boys, Girls, Kids, and Teens (Try Not to Laugh Challenge)

By: Crazy Corey

3.89

Format: 78 pages, Kindle Edition

160+ hilarious, creepy-crawly, ooey-gooey, and smelly questions for hours of screen-free fun! Would… read more

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31. The Real Deal

By: Lindsey Stoddard

4.44

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

“An absolute treasure. Vibrant, charming, and absolutely real.”— Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, aut… read more

Similar categories in Lindsey Stoddard's The Real Deal book and Kristin F. Johnson's Fearless: A Middle Grade Adventure Story

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult

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Bryan Chick

4.10

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Christina Soontornvat

4.15

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Johnnie Christmas

4.28

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Elizabeth George Speare

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Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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Katherine Applegate

4.46

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Lisa Yee

3.82

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Erin Entrada Kelly

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