26 must-read middle grade books like Danny Chung Sums It Up by Maisie Chan

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Danny Chung Sums It Up

By: Maisie Chan

4.04

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Danny’s life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with …

If you liked the middle grade plot in Danny Chung Sums It Up by Maisie Chan , here is a list of 26 books like this:

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1. Coming to England

By: Floella Benjamin

4.18

Format: 122 pages, Paperback

Floella Benjamin reveals the hopes and fears, and the pain she experienced when leaving the Caribbe… read more

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  • childrens
  • family

2. The Firework-Maker's Daughter

By: Philip Pullman , S. Saelig Gallagher

3.78

Format: None pages, Paperback

A thousand miles ago, in a country east of the jungle and south of the mountains, there lived a fir… read more

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3. Pugs of the Frozen North

By: Philip Reeve , Sarah McIntyre

4.43

Format: 85 pages, Hardcover

The Race to the Top of the World! It comes around once in a lifetime, and the prize? Your heart's d… read more

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4. October, October

By: Katya Balen

4.38

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A classic in the making for anyone who ever longed to be WILD. October and her dad live in the w… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
"It is my story and it is our story and it isn't perfect and it isn't finished but it is whole."

-Katya Balen, October, October

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5. Greenwild (Greenwild, #1)

By: Pari Thomson

4.20

Format: 364 pages, Hardcover

Open the door to a spellbinding world where the wilderness is alive and a deep magic rises from the… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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6. The Boy at the Back of the Class

By: Onjali Q. Raúf

4.39

Format: 312 pages, Paperback

Told with humor and heart, 'THE BOY AT THE BACK OF THE CLASS' offers a child's perspective on the r… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
"Sometimes all you really need is somewhere to cry without anyone ever knowing."

-Onjali Q. Raúf, The Boy at the Back of the Class

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7. Skandar and the Phantom Rider (Skandar #2)

By: A.F. Steadman

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Kindle Edition

The Island shall have its revenge . . . Skandar Smith has achieved his dream to train as a unicorn … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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8. The Final Year

By: Matt Goodfellow

4.71

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Life can be tough in your last year of primary school. Tests to take, preparing for the change to h… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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9. Safiyyah's War

By: Hiba Noor Khan

4.32

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Inspired by the true story of how the Grand Mosque of Paris saved the lives of hundreds of Jews dur… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. Tyger

By: S.F. Said

4.17

Format: 304 pages, None

In a strange alternate world, where the British Empire has never ended, a young boy called Adam has… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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11. Good Different

By: Meg Eden Kuyatt

4.52

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

A extraordinary novel-in-verse about a neurodivergent girl who comes to understand and celebrate he… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
"Fight for words, even if it's hard."

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

"You may have different needs than some folks in your class, but that doesn't make you the ­«wrong» version and other people the «normal» version. You are Selah. And you are not the only one feeling t…"

-Meg Eden Kuyatt, Good Different

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12. The Clockwork Conspiracy (Isaac Turner Investigates)

By: Sam Sedgman

4.30

Format: 364 pages, Kindle Edition

A locked-room mystery packed with rooftop chases, hidden codes and mind-bending science, The Clockw… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
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13. The Last Bear (The Last Bear #1)

By: Hannah Gold

4.29

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

An instant classic with a bear-sized heart, Hannah Gold’s debut novel is a touching story of kindne… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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14. When the Sky Falls

By: Phil Earle

4.32

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

Inspired by a true story. It's 1940, and Joseph has been packed off to stay with Mrs F, a gruff wom… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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15. When I See Blue

By: Lily Bailey

4.49

Format: None pages, Paperback

New town, new school, but the bully is in Ben's head ... There are 4 things you should know abou… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
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16. Escape Room

By: Christopher Edge

3.65

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

When twelve-year-old Ami arrives at The Escape, she thinks it’s just a game – the ultimate escape r… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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17. The Primrose Railway Children

By: Jacqueline Wilson

4.12

Format: 512 pages, Hardcover

'An unbelievable talent' - David Walliams From multi-million bestselling author Jacqueline Wilson … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • contemporary
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18. Twitch (The Twitchers, #1)

By: M.G. Leonard

4.34

Format: 300 pages, Paperback

Can a birdwatcher outwit an escaped convict? Twitch has three pet chickens, four pigeons, swallo… read more

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  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • audiobook
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19. Skandar and the Unicorn Thief (Skandar #1)

By: A.F. Steadman

4.13

Format: 448 pages, Hardcover

Soar into a breathtaking world of heroes and unicorns as you’ve never seen them before in this fant… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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20. The World’s Worst Teachers

By: David Walliams

4.09

Format: 312 pages, Hardcover

Millions of young readers have loved the World’s Worst Children tales – now they will revel in this… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
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21. Needle

By: Patrice Lawrence

3.69

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

Award-winning author Patrice Lawrence explores the harsh reality of the criminal justice system for… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
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22. The Light in Everything

By: Katya Balen

4.32

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

From the author of October, October, shortlisted for the 2022 CILIP Carnegie Medal, comes a life-af… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
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23. The Valley of Lost Secrets

By: Lesley Parr

4.36

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

September 1939. When Jimmy is evacuated to a small village in Wales, it couldn't be more differe… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"It's wrong to tar everyone in a family with the same brush."

-Lesley Parr, The Valley of Lost Secrets

"It's a weak adult who gets their power from hitting a child."

-Lesley Parr, The Valley of Lost Secrets

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24. Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1)

By: Kelly Yang

4.46

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

From the New York Times bestselling author of Front Desk comes a “involving, realistic” ( Booklist … read more

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  • cultural
  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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25. Frankie's World: A Graphic Novel

By: Aoife Dooley

3.93

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

From acclaimed Autistic Irish comedian Aoife Dooley comes a fresh and funny debut middle-grade grap… read more

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  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
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26. Danny Chung Sums It Up

By: Maisie Chan

4.04

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Eleven-year-old Danny’s life is turned upside down when his Chinese grandmother comes to live with … read more

Similar categories in Maisie Chan's Danny Chung Sums It Up book and Maisie Chan's Danny Chung Sums It Up

  • cultural
  • art
  • childrens
  • mathematics
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • contemporary
  • family
  • audiobook
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27. Glitter Boy

By: Ian Eagleton

4.60

Format: 304 pages, Paperback

Eleven-year-old James loves dancing, poetry and Mariah Carey. His teacher, Mr Hamilton, is getting … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • contemporary
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28. North and the Only One: a surprising, action-packed adventure with powerful themes of humanity, technology and family

By: Vashti Hardy

4.14

Format: 326 pages, Kindle Edition

From the award-winning author of The Brightstorm Chroncles, Vashti Hardy, comes a powerful new stor… read more

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  • audiobook
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29. I Am Rebel

By: Montgomery Ross

4.42

Format: None pages, Paperback

None read more

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  • childrens
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30. Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

By: Katherine Rundell

4.18

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

The day Christopher saved a drowning baby griffin from a hidden lake would change his life forever.… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • audiobook
"I'm no philosopher, and I prefer, in an ideal world, to go uneaten. (p. 111)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"What is this rainfall of children? Did I go sailing just to have storms of infants cascading down my sail at me? (p. 74)"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

"Nighthand grunted, and signalled for another bottle of wine. "Are you sure?" said Irian. "Shouldn't we keep our wits about us?" "I see no reason to. I prefer the world drunk. It disappoints me less."…"

-Katherine Rundell, Impossible Creatures (Impossible Creatures, #1)

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31. Black Hole Cinema Club

By: Christopher Edge

3.90

Format: 256 pages, Paperback

When Lucas meets his friends at the local cinema – nicknamed ‘The Black Hole’ – they’re excited abo… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction

24 must-read fiction books like Danny Chung Sums It Up by Maisie Chan

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October, October

Katya Balen

4.38

Transform Your Habits

Greenwild (Greenwild, #1)

Pari Thomson

4.20

Transform Your Habits

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Onjali Q. Raúf

4.39

Transform Your Habits

Skandar and the Phantom Rider (Skandar #2)

A.F. Steadman

4.39

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5 Top audiobook books like North and the Only One: a surprising, action-packed adventure with powerful themes of humanity, technology and family by Vashti Hardy

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Greenwild (Greenwild, #1)

Pari Thomson

4.20

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The City Beyond the Sea (Greenwild #2)

Pari Thomson

4.38

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Skandar and the Chaos Trials (Skandar, #3)

A.F. Steadman

4.55

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Catherine Doyle

4.00

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