21 must-read childrens books like Lucky Button by Michael Morpurgo

Cover of Lucky Button by Michael Morpurgo

Lucky Button

By: Michael Morpurgo

4.05

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

A moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum, written by acclaimed children's author …

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Cover of The Door to Time (Ulysses Moore, #1) by Pierdomenico Baccalario, Iacopo Bruno, Laura Zuccotti, None, None

1. The Door to Time (Ulysses Moore, #1)

By: Pierdomenico Baccalario , Iacopo Bruno , Laura Zuccotti , None , None

3.98

Format: 239 pages, Hardcover

An action-packed series full of mysteries, puzzles, and codes that will keep kids turning the pages… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2) by Pierdomenico Baccalario, Iacopo Bruno, None, Ulysses Moore, Inc Scholastic

2. The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2)

By: Pierdomenico Baccalario , Iacopo Bruno , None , Ulysses Moore , Inc Scholastic

4.05

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

An action-packed series full of mysteries, puzzles, and codes that will keep kids turning the pages… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Hello Mum by Bernardine Evaristo

3. Hello Mum

By: Bernardine Evaristo

3.69

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

It's a hot summer afternoon. Tension is in the air. A gang of youths on bikes gathers outside a chi… read more

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4. The Railway Children

By: E. Nesbit

4.02

Format: 188 pages, Paperback

In this much-loved children's classic first published in 1906, the comfortable lives of three well-… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • historical fiction
"Girls are just as clever as boys, and don’t you forget it!"

-E. Nesbit, The Railway Children

"I'd like to marry a lady who had trances, and only woke up once or twice a year"

-E. Nesbit, The Railway Children

"It's an odd thing- the softer and more easily hurt a woman is the better she can screw herself up to do what has to be done."

-E. Nesbit, The Railway Children

"Don't you think it's rather nice to think that we're in a book that God's writing? If I were writing a book, I might make mistakes. But God knows how to make the story end just right--in the way that…"

-E. Nesbit, The Railway Children

Cover of The Story of Tracy Beaker by Jacqueline Wilson, Nick Sharratt

5. The Story of Tracy Beaker

By: Jacqueline Wilson , Nick Sharratt

3.64

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

'I'm Tracy Beaker. This is a book all about me. I'd read it if I were you. It's the most incredible… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Mog the Forgetful Cat by Judith Kerr

6. Mog the Forgetful Cat

By: Judith Kerr

4.39

Format: 280 pages, Hardcover

A special 30th anniversary edition of the debut of Judith Kerr's Mog stories. Mog always seems to b… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me by Roald Dahl, Quentin Blake

7. The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me

By: Roald Dahl , Quentin Blake

3.83

Format: 32 pages, Paperback

Who needs a ladder when you’ve got a giraffe with an extended neck? The Ladderless Window-Cleani… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5) by Rachel Renée Russell

8. Tales from a Not-So-Smart Miss Know-It-All (Dork Diaries, #5)

By: Rachel Renée Russell

3.50

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Nikki Maxwell authors an advice column for the school newspaper in this fifth book of the New York … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Enchanted Wood (The Faraway Tree, #1) by Enid Blyton

9. The Enchanted Wood (The Faraway Tree, #1)

By: Enid Blyton

4.25

Format: 213 pages, Paperback

Jo, Bessie and Fanny move to the country and find an Enchanted Wood right on their doorstep. In the… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Well, come back and have tea with us," saidMoon-Face. "Silky's got some Pop Biscuits -andI've made some Google Buns. I don't often makethem-and I tell you they're a treat!"

-Enid Blyton, The Enchanted Wood (The Faraway Tree, #1)

Cover of When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Out of the Hitler Time, #1) by Judith Kerr

10. When Hitler Stole Pink Rabbit (Out of the Hitler Time, #1)

By: Judith Kerr

3.81

Format: 320 pages,

Anna is not sure who Hitler is, but she sees his face on posters all over Berlin. Then one morning,… read more

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  • childrens
  • historical fiction

11. The Reluctant Dragon

By: Kenneth Grahame , Ernest H. Shepard

5.00

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

In this beloved classic story, a young boy befriends a poetry-loving dragon living in the Downs abo… read more

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12. The 101 Dalmatians (The Hundred and One Dalmatians, #1)

By: Dodie Smith , Michael Dooling

4.00

Format: None pages,

From the back of the case: "Puppies and more puppies! How will they all escape the evil Cruella de … read more

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13. Tales from a Not-So-Talented Pop Star (Dork Diaries, #3)

By: Rachel Renée Russell

4.12

Format: 314 pages,

It's Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel! Nikki's Road to Stardom Checklist: [Ti… read more

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14. Tales from a Not-So-Graceful Ice Princess (Dork Diaries, #4)

By: Rachel Renée Russell

4.20

Format: None pages, Hardcover

It's Diary of a Wimpy Kid for girls in this hilarious novel! I wasn't at all surprised to find out … read more

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Cover of Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2) by Sonali Dev

15. Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2)

By: Sonali Dev

3.80

Format: 464 pages, Paperback

From the author of Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors comes another , clever, deeply layered, and … read more

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"You deserve to do what’s best for you."

-Sonali Dev, Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2)

"Ah, fresh young love! It was like the smell of cumin roasting in butter: you couldn't hide it for anything."

-Sonali Dev, Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2)

"You have no idea how badly I wish you could see my life. Understand it. See me ." "Across the thousands of miles you've always put between us?"

-Sonali Dev, Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2)

"Happiness seeps into me when you're around, Rico. Without invitation, without notice, joy finds me. Being around you is being alive, it's breathing, it's home."

-Sonali Dev, Recipe for Persuasion (The Rajes, #2)

Cover of Snowman by Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw

16. Snowman

By: Michael Morpurgo and Robin Shaw

4.24

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Beloved children's author Michael Morpurgo has re-imagined Raymond Briggs' classic The Snowman for … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday (Dork Diaries, #13) by Rachel Renée Russell

17. Tales from a Not-So-Happy Birthday (Dork Diaries, #13)

By: Rachel Renée Russell

4.27

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

It’s Nikki Maxwell’s birthday!! Will it be a blast or a bust? Find out in Nikki’s newest diary, the… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Hidden Palace (The Daughters of War, #2) by Dinah Jefferies

18. The Hidden Palace (The Daughters of War, #2)

By: Dinah Jefferies

4.11

Format: 528 pages, Paperback

An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise… A rebellious daughter1925. Among the ancient hon… read more

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  • historical fiction
Cover of Billy and the Giant Adventure by Jamie Oliver

19. Billy and the Giant Adventure

By: Jamie Oliver

4.10

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

One pinch of adventure, a dash of friendship, a sprinkle of mystery and a HUGE spoonful of magic . … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of A Piglet Called Truffle (Jasmine Green #1) by Helen Peters

20. A Piglet Called Truffle (Jasmine Green #1)

By: Helen Peters

4.34

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Jasmine’s dad is a farmer, and her mum is a large-animal vet, so Jasmine spends a lot of time carin… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Truth Pixie (Christmas, #3.5) by Matt Haig

21. The Truth Pixie (Christmas, #3.5)

By: Matt Haig

4.26

Format: 119 pages, Hardcover

From number one bestselling author Matt Haig comes a hilarious and heartwarming story, brilliantly … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
"There will be people you love, Who can't stay for ever, And there will be things you can't fix, Although you are clever. But listen hard, and listen good. Life might not go as it should, But you are …"

-Matt Haig, The Truth Pixie (Christmas, #3.5)

Cover of A Goat Called Willow (Jasmine Green #6) by Helen Peters

22. A Goat Called Willow (Jasmine Green #6)

By: Helen Peters

4.29

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Jasmine has secretly rescued a baby goat. She's gorgeous but she's really naughty! Will her amazing… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of An Owl Called Star (Jasmine Green #8) by Helen Peters

23. An Owl Called Star (Jasmine Green #8)

By: Helen Peters

4.10

Format: 144 pages, Kindle Edition

Jasmine and Tom are excited to find a little barn owl in the woods near Jasmine's farm. But the owl… read more

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Cover of A Sheepdog Called Sky (Jasmine Green #3) by Helen Peters

24. A Sheepdog Called Sky (Jasmine Green #3)

By: Helen Peters

4.31

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

A sick puppy abandoned on Jasmine's farm urgently needs her help to survive. And though he adores h… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City by Rob Biddulph

25. Peanut Jones and the Illustrated City

By: Rob Biddulph

4.42

Format: 384 pages, Hardcover

El genio creativo Rob Biddulph deslumbra con esta nueva serie llena magia, peligro, amistad y arte,… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
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26. War is Over

By: David Almond

3.78

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling, award-winning author of SKELLIG comes a vivid and moving story, beautifully i… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • historical fiction
Cover of Gloves Off by Louisa  Reid

27. Gloves Off

By: Louisa Reid

4.06

Format: None pages, Paperback

A page-turning and immersive YA novel in verse, telling the story of Lily who is mercilessly bullie… read more

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Cover of Icarus Was Ridiculous (Baby Aliens, #10) by Pamela Butchart

28. Icarus Was Ridiculous (Baby Aliens, #10)

By: Pamela Butchart

4.01

Format: 107 pages, Kindle Edition

Izzy LOVES all the stories the Ancient Greeks told! She can't wait to tell her friends about Icarus… read more

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  • childrens
Cover of Diary of a Big Bad Wolf by Ben     Miller

29. Diary of a Big Bad Wolf

By: Ben Miller

4.25

Format: 232 pages, Kindle Edition

None read more

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30. Lucky Button

By: Michael Morpurgo

4.05

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

A moving historical story inspired by the Foundling Museum, written by acclaimed children's author … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • historical fiction
Cover of A Kitten Called Holly (Jasmine Green #4) by Helen Peters

31. A Kitten Called Holly (Jasmine Green #4)

By: Helen Peters

4.30

Format: 119 pages, Kindle Edition

When Jasmine and Tom rescue an abandoned kitten, Jasmine is desperate to keep her. But her parents … read more

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  • childrens

16 best-selling middle grade books like Lucky Button by Michael Morpurgo

Transform Your Habits

The Door to Time (Ulysses Moore, #1)

Pierdomenico Baccalario , Iacopo Bruno , Laura Zuccotti , None , None

3.98

Transform Your Habits

The Long-Lost Map (Ulysses Moore #2)

Pierdomenico Baccalario , Iacopo Bruno , None , Ulysses Moore , Inc Scholastic

4.05

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The Railway Children

E. Nesbit

4.02

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The Story of Tracy Beaker

Jacqueline Wilson , Nick Sharratt

3.64

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Dog Days (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #4)

Jeff Kinney

4.17

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Hard Luck (Diary of a Wimpy Kid, #8)

Jeff Kinney

4.27

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The Worst Thing About My Sister

Jacqueline Wilson , Nick Sharratt

3.89

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Best Friends

Jacqueline Wilson

3.72

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