19 must-read middle grade books like Blue Skies by Anne Bustard

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Blue Skies

By: Anne Bustard

4.11

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

This novel tells the story of ten-year-old Glory Bea as she prepares for a miracle of her very own—…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Blue Skies by Anne Bustard , here is a list of 19 books like this:

Cover of Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1) by Rob Buyea

1. Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)

By: Rob Buyea

4.35

Format: 269 pages, Hardcover

It’s the start of fifth grade for seven kids at Snow Hill School. There’s . . . Jessica, the new gi… read more

Similar categories in Rob Buyea's Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1) book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • juvenile
"I didn't want anyone to get hurt."

-Rob Buyea, Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)

"We watched, and he taught us like he did every day we were with him. He showed us how to forgive."

-Rob Buyea, Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)

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2. The President's Daughter

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.37

Format: None pages, Paperback

ETHEL IS 10 YEARS OLD in 1901 when her family's life changed forever. Suddenly, Father is not only … read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The President's Daughter book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction

3. The Year of Miss Agnes

By: Kirkpatrick Hill

3.97

Format: None pages,

For use in schools and libraries only. Ten-year-old Fred (short for Frederika) narrates the story o… read more

Similar categories in Kirkpatrick Hill's The Year of Miss Agnes book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

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4. Prairie Lotus

By: Linda Sue Park

4.29

Format: 260 pages, Hardcover

Prairie Lotus is a book about a girl determined to fit in and realize her dreams: getting an educat… read more

Similar categories in Linda Sue Park's Prairie Lotus book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • historical
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
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5. Clean Getaway

By: Nic Stone

3.98

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a middle grade road-trip story through Ameri… read more

Similar categories in Nic Stone's Clean Getaway book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
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6. 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 Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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7. A First Time for Everything

By: Dan Santat

4.39

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade graphic memoir based on bestselling author and Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat's awkwa… read more

Similar categories in Dan Santat's A First Time for Everything book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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8. The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Volume 2

By: Beth Brower

4.63

Format: 162 pages, Kindle Edition

“I was sitting at my desk reading, with a cup of tea, my windows flung open, when I heard The Tenan… read more

Similar categories in Beth Brower's The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion, Volume 2 book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • historical
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
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9. Maybe He Just Likes You

By: Barbara Dee

4.23

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A 2020 ALA Notable Children’s Book A Washington Post Best Children’s Book of 2019 Barbara Dee e… read more

Similar categories in Barbara Dee's Maybe He Just Likes You book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • juvenile
"First rule of self-defense is: Don't ask your attacker for validation."

-Barbara Dee, Maybe He Just Likes You

"I just meant this stuff with me is different . And I definitely wouldn't call it regular bullying." "So what would you call it, then?" I opened my mouth to answer. But I didn't have any words. Becaus…"

-Barbara Dee, Maybe He Just Likes You

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10. Tree. Table. Book.

By: Lois Lowry

4.39

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Everyone knows the two Sophies are best friends. One is in elementary school, and one is . . . well… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's Tree. Table. Book. book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
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11. Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor, #1)

By: Ally Carter

4.18

Format: 336 pages, Kindle Edition

When 11-year-old April joins a group of kids living at Winterborne Home she doesn't expect to be th… read more

Similar categories in Ally Carter's Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor (Winterborne Home for Vengeance and Valor, #1) book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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12. And Then, Boom!

By: Lisa Fipps

4.69

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A gripping new novel-in-verse by the author of the Printz Honor-winning Starfish , featuring a pove… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Fipps's And Then, Boom! book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • family
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • fiction
"Friendship is being there to notice someone's about to fall, to try to keep them from falling, to catch them when they fall or to cushion the blow when they do, to feel what they're feeling, and to u…"

-Lisa Fipps, And Then, Boom!

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13. The Librarian of Auschwitz: The Graphic Novel

By: Salva Rubio

4.18

Format: 144 pages, Hardcover

Based on the experience of real-life Auschwitz prisoner Dita Kraus, this graphic novel tells the in… read more

Similar categories in Salva Rubio's The Librarian of Auschwitz: The Graphic Novel book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • historical
  • middle grade
  • war
  • historical fiction
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14. Louder Than Hunger

By: John Schu

4.55

Format: 528 pages, Hardcover

Revered teacher, librarian, and story ambassador John Schu explores anorexia—and self-expression as… read more

Similar categories in John Schu's Louder Than Hunger book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
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15. 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

Similar categories in Kelly Yang's Finally Seen (Finally Seen #1) book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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16. Becoming Muhammad Ali

By: James Patterson

4.17

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

From two heavy-hitters in children's literature comes a critically acclaimed biographical novel of … read more

Similar categories in James Patterson's Becoming Muhammad Ali book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • historical
  • middle grade
  • childrens
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17. The New Girl (The New Girl #1)

By: Cassandra Calin

4.33

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

Instagram sensation and Tapas webcomic superstar Cassandra Calin makes her long-form debut with thi… read more

Similar categories in Cassandra Calin's The New Girl (The New Girl #1) book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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18. Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero

By: Kelly J. Baptist

4.33

Format: 208 pages, ebook

A coming-of-age tale about a boy who discovers a love of poetry after finding his late father's jou… read more

Similar categories in Kelly J. Baptist's Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • family
  • fiction
  • juvenile
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19. A for Effort (A-Okay #2)

By: Jarad Greene

3.77

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

The next semi-autobiographical graphic novel from Jarad Greene continues to follow Jay, this time a… read more

Similar categories in Jarad Greene's A for Effort (A-Okay #2) book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • realistic fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Blue Skies by Anne Bustard

20. Blue Skies

By: Anne Bustard

4.11

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

This novel tells the story of ten-year-old Glory Bea as she prepares for a miracle of her very own—… read more

Similar categories in Anne Bustard's Blue Skies book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • childrens
  • historical
  • realistic fiction
  • war
  • middle grade
  • world war ii
  • fiction
  • historical fiction
  • family
  • juvenile
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21. The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien

By: John Hendrix

4.56

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From New York Times bestselling, award-winning creator John Hendrix comes The Mythmakers, a graphic… read more

Similar categories in John Hendrix's The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien book and Anne Bustard's Blue Skies

  • historical
  • middle grade

16 best-selling fiction books like Blue Skies by Anne Bustard

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Because of Mr. Terupt (Mr. Terupt, #1)

Rob Buyea

4.35

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The President's Daughter

Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.37

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Prairie Lotus

Linda Sue Park

4.29

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Clean Getaway

Nic Stone

3.98

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20 best-selling fiction books like Ferris by Kate DiCamillo

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Ferris

Kate DiCamillo

4.30

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The One and Only Family (The One and Only #4)

Katherine Applegate

4.46

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A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

Lisa Yee

3.82

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The First State of Being

Erin Entrada Kelly

4.14

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