6 must-read adventure books like Middle School Bites by Steven Banks

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Middle School Bites

By: Steven Banks

4.02

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Tom is desperate to fit in at school, but he's hungry and howling, not to mention half dead. Blame …

If you liked the adventure plot in Middle School Bites by Steven Banks , here is a list of 6 books like this:

Cover of The Crossover by Kwame Alexander

1. The Crossover

By: Kwame Alexander

4.24

Format: 245 pages, ebook

"With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all t… read more

Similar categories in Kwame Alexander's The Crossover book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
"Basketball Rule #5 When you stop playing your game you've already lost."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"He's no longer listening to music, but his tears are loud enough to dance to."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Basketball Rule #4 If you miss enough of life's free throws you will pay in the end."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

"Silence doesn't mean we have run out of things to say, only that we are trying not to say them."

-Kwame Alexander, The Crossover

Cover of The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (Goosebumps, #20) by R.L. Stine

2. The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (Goosebumps, #20)

By: R.L. Stine

3.70

Format: 144 pages, Paperback

Jodie adora visitar os avós na fazenda. Tudo bem, não é o lugar mais animado do mundo, mas as histó… read more

Similar categories in R.L. Stine's The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (Goosebumps, #20) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • paranormal
  • horror
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
Cover of The Last Kids on Earth (Last Kids on Earth, #1) by Max Brallier, Douglas Holgate

3. The Last Kids on Earth (Last Kids on Earth, #1)

By: Max Brallier , Douglas Holgate

3.81

Format: 343 pages,

Ever since the monster apocalypse hit town, average thirteen year old Jack Sullivan has been living… read more

Similar categories in Max Brallier's The Last Kids on Earth (Last Kids on Earth, #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • humor
  • middle grade
  • fantasy

4. Small Steps (Holes, #2)

By: Louis Sachar

4.15

Format: 384 pages,

Two years after being released from Camp Green Lake, Armpit is home in Austin, Texas, trying to tur… read more

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5. Poached (FunJungle #2)

By: Stuart Gibbs

2.83

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Teddy Fitzroy's back for another zoo mystery--this time it's a koala caper--in this action-packed f… read more

Similar categories in Stuart Gibbs's Poached (FunJungle #2) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

6. The Wild Robot (The Wild Robot, #1)

By: Peter Brown

4.05

Format: 12 pages, Hardcover

When robot Roz opens her eyes for the first time, she discovers that she is alone on a remote, wild… read more

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7. Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)

By: Katherine Arden

4.01

Format: 218 pages, Hardcover

New York Times bestselling adult author of The Bear and the Nightingale makes her middle grade debu… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Arden's Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • paranormal
  • horror
  • fantasy
  • audiobook
"You might get to know characters in books, Ollie thought, but getting to know a human was an entirely different thing."

-Katherine Arden, Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)

"You don't waste October sunshine. Soon the old autumn sun would bed down in cloud blankets and there would be weeks of gray rain before it finally decided to snow."

-Katherine Arden, Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)

"Other than her homework, Ollie was carrying Captain Blood by Rafael Sabatini, a broken-spined paperback that she'd dug out of he dad's bookshelves. She mostly liked it. Peter Blood outsmarted everyon…"

-Katherine Arden, Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)

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8. Odder

By: Katherine Applegate

4.25

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

Meet Odder, the Queen of Play: Nobody has her moves. She doesn't just swim to the bottom, s… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's Odder book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • audiobook
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9. The Fort

By: Gordon Korman

4.31

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

From the bestselling author of RESTART, the story of a middle-school "band of brothers" -- five fri… read more

Similar categories in Gordon Korman's The Fort book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • audiobook
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • adventure
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10. Over My Dead Body: A Witchy Graphic Novel

By: Sweeney Boo

3.87

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

Fans of Chilling Adventures of Sabrina will love diving into the mysterious and witchy world of awa… read more

Similar categories in Sweeney Boo's Over My Dead Body: A Witchy Graphic Novel book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • paranormal
  • fantasy
  • horror
Cover of Clash (Click #4) by Kayla Miller

11. Clash (Click #4)

By: Kayla Miller

4.16

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

Olive, meet Natasha.There’s a new kid in town! From the moment Natasha sets foot in class, it’s cle… read more

Similar categories in Kayla Miller's Clash (Click #4) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team by Christina Soontornvat

12. All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.51

Format: 280 pages, Hardcover

An account of the amazing Thai cave rescue told in a you-are-there style that blends suspense, scie… read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's All Thirteen: The Incredible Cave Rescue of the Thai Boys' Soccer Team book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • audiobook
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • adventure
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13. Coven: A Graphic Novel

By: Jennifer Dugan

3.74

Format: 288 pages, Paperback

Emsy has always lived in sunny California, and she'd much rather spend her days surfing with her fr… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Dugan's Coven: A Graphic Novel book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • paranormal
  • fantasy
Cover of Best Friends (Real Friends, #2) by Shannon Hale

14. Best Friends (Real Friends, #2)

By: Shannon Hale

4.30

Format: None pages, None

Sequel to Shannon Hale's award-winning graphic novel memoir, "Real Friends", this new graphic memoi… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Hale's Best Friends (Real Friends, #2) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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15. Northranger

By: Rey Terciero

4.06

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

In this swoony and spooky teen summer romance graphic novel set on a Texas ranch, sixteen-year-old … read more

Similar categories in Rey Terciero's Northranger book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • horror
"You weren't wrong about me being a killer. But the only person I've ever tried to kill is myself."

-Rey Terciero, Northranger

Cover of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1) by Dan Gemeinhart

16. The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

By: Dan Gemeinhart

4.46

Format: 344 pages, Hardcover

Five years. That's how long Coyote and her dad, Rodeo, have lived on the road in an old school bus,… read more

Similar categories in Dan Gemeinhart's The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • audiobook
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • adventure
"But when someone's hurting, you gotta do something. Always kindness"

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"Driving toward something is better than driving away from something."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"I guess that's how regrets are...they're anchors, not balloons. And we were sunk"

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

"The best kind of goodbye is the kind where you don’t actually have to leave the person behind."

-Dan Gemeinhart, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise (Coyote Sunrise #1)

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17. 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 Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Waste of money. Only need cleaver."

-Lily LaMotte, Measuring Up

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18. Stargazing

By: Jen Wang

4.17

Format: 213 pages, Paperback

Moon is everything Christine isn’t. She’s confident, impulsive, artistic . . . and though they both… read more

Similar categories in Jen Wang's Stargazing book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

19. The Benefits of Being an Octopus

By: Ann Braden

4.22

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

Some people can do their homework. Some people get to have crushes on boys. Some people have other … read more

Similar categories in Ann Braden's The Benefits of Being an Octopus book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • school
  • audiobook
"Is a fishing rod evil because it catches someone's dinner? No. It's a tool. Just the way a gun is. Just the way a chain saw is. Just don't give it to the wrong person."

-Ann Braden, The Benefits of Being an Octopus

Cover of The Tryout (The Tryout #1) by Christina Soontornvat

20. The Tryout (The Tryout #1)

By: Christina Soontornvat

4.31

Format: 272 pages, Paperback

STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and … read more

Similar categories in Christina Soontornvat's The Tryout (The Tryout #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - The Battle for Pumpkin King by Dan Conner

21. Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - The Battle for Pumpkin King

By: Dan Conner

4.06

Format: 128 pages, Kindle Edition

Jack Skellington is the undisputed Pumpkin King of Halloween Town. But it wasn't always that way...… read more

Similar categories in Dan Conner's Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - The Battle for Pumpkin King book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
Cover of Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1) by Nathan Fairbairn

22. Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1)

By: Nathan Fairbairn

4.00

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

Are you a fan of Raina Telgemeier or Shannon Hale? Then don't miss PAWS, a new graphic novel series… read more

Similar categories in Nathan Fairbairn's Gabby Gets It Together (PAWS #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of The Deep Dark by Molly Knox Ostertag

23. The Deep Dark

By: Molly Knox Ostertag

4.42

Format: 480 pages, Paperback

From Molly Knox Ostertag, writer-illustrator, comes a darkly beautiful story of identity, family, l… read more

Similar categories in Molly Knox Ostertag's The Deep Dark book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • fantasy
  • horror
Cover of Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Mirror Moon (Disney Tim Burton's: The Nightmare Before Christmas) by Mallory Reaves

24. Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Mirror Moon (Disney Tim Burton's: The Nightmare Before Christmas)

By: Mallory Reaves

4.01

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

When the master of scares Jack Skellington has a dream about bringing his expertise in spookiness t… read more

Similar categories in Mallory Reaves's Disney Manga: Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas - Mirror Moon (Disney Tim Burton's: The Nightmare Before Christmas) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • horror
Cover of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Book One by D.J. Milky

25. Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Book One

By: D.J. Milky

3.97

Format: 128 pages, Paperback

When Jack Skellington's faithful pet Zero gets lost, the ghost pup must get the help of the residen… read more

Similar categories in D.J. Milky's Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas: Zero's Journey Book One book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
Cover of Priya Puts Herself First (PAWS #3) by Nathan Fairbairn

26. Priya Puts Herself First (PAWS #3)

By: Nathan Fairbairn

4.33

Format: 176 pages, Kindle Edition

The best dog-walkers in town are back in the third book of this heartwarming graphic novel series t… read more

Similar categories in Nathan Fairbairn's Priya Puts Herself First (PAWS #3) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter (Ham Helsing, #1) by Rich Moyer

27. Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter (Ham Helsing, #1)

By: Rich Moyer

3.87

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

The monster hunt is on! A rip-roaring graphic novel adventure about the latest in a famous family o… read more

Similar categories in Rich Moyer's Ham Helsing #1: Vampire Hunter (Ham Helsing, #1) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
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28. The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel

By: Christopher Lincoln

3.93

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

A graphic novel adventure in which two siblings, a mysterious Night Librarian, and a motley cast of… read more

Similar categories in Christopher Lincoln's The Night Librarian: A Graphic Novel book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • adventure
Cover of Middle School Bites by Steven Banks

29. Middle School Bites

By: Steven Banks

4.02

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

Tom is desperate to fit in at school, but he's hungry and howling, not to mention half dead. Blame … read more

Similar categories in Steven Banks's Middle School Bites book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • childrens
  • school
  • adventure
  • humor
  • middle grade
  • monsters
  • fantasy
  • horror
  • paranormal
  • audiobook
Cover of Hamstersaurus Rex vs. Squirrel Kong by Tom  O'Donnell

30. Hamstersaurus Rex vs. Squirrel Kong

By: Tom O'Donnell

4.34

Format: 304 pages, ebook

SQUIRREL ATTACK! Sam Gibbs and his super-strong tiny buddy, Hamstersaurus Rex, are back in this hil… read more

Similar categories in Tom O'Donnell's Hamstersaurus Rex vs. Squirrel Kong book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

Cover of Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19) by Jeff Kinney

31. Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19)

By: Jeff Kinney

4.61

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Get ready for the most hilarious Wimpy Kid book yet! International bestselling author Jeff Kinne… read more

Similar categories in Jeff Kinney's Hot Mess (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #19) book and Steven Banks's Middle School Bites

  • humor
  • middle grade
  • childrens

12 Best fantasy books like Middle School Bites by Steven Banks

Transform Your Habits

The Scarecrow Walks at Midnight (Goosebumps, #20)

R.L. Stine

3.70

Transform Your Habits

The Last Kids on Earth (Last Kids on Earth, #1)

Max Brallier , Douglas Holgate

3.81

Transform Your Habits

Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)

Katherine Arden

4.01

Transform Your Habits

Over My Dead Body: A Witchy Graphic Novel

Sweeney Boo

3.87

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15 must-read young adult books like The Benefits of Being an Octopus by Ann Braden

Forget Me Not

Ellie Terry

3.63

Transform Your Habits

OCDaniel

Wesley King

3.93

Transform Your Habits

The Best at It

Maulik Pancholy

4.17

Transform Your Habits

Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)

Dan Gemeinhart

4.54

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