31 Top middle grade books like The Whispering Fog by Landra Jennings

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The Whispering Fog

By: Landra Jennings

3.93

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

In this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the moder…

If you liked the middle grade plot in The Whispering Fog by Landra Jennings , here is a list of 31 books like this:

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1. Ellen Outside the Lines

By: A.J. Sass

4.37

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

A novel about a neurodivergent thirteen-year-old navigating changing friendships, a school trip, an… read more

Similar categories in A.J. Sass's Ellen Outside the Lines book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • middle grade
  • fiction
"Not every person fits neatly into categories. Life doesn't always stick to a planned itinerary."

-A.J. Sass, Ellen Outside the Lines

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2. Attack of the Black Rectangles

By: Amy Sarig King

4.21

Format: 258 pages, Hardcover

When Mac first opens his classroom copy of Jane Yolen's The Devil's Arithmetic and finds some words… read more

Similar categories in Amy Sarig King's Attack of the Black Rectangles book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
"Why do they treat kids like we don't mean anything?"

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"If you're comfortable learning history, it's the wrong history."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"I love banned books. I used to read as many to you as I could when you were little, Mac."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

"But if we want to change the world so it's good for everyone, it's important to talk about the truth."

-Amy Sarig King, Attack of the Black Rectangles

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3. 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 Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • fantasy
"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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4. Abuela, Don't Forget Me

By: Rex Ogle

4.50

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

In his memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this compa… read more

Similar categories in Rex Ogle's Abuela, Don't Forget Me book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • middle grade
  • family
"These are my words! They matter! Hit me all you want. I will write. These are my words. They do matter. And she did hit me, all she wanted. But I wrote. And I still write. I will always write. No one…"

-Rex Ogle, Abuela, Don't Forget Me

"She may forget. And one day, I may forget too. But for now, the memories are captured, like insects in amber, ready to survive for millions of years. My memories...are written in words and verses and…"

-Rex Ogle, Abuela, Don't Forget Me

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5. A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

By: Lisa Yee

3.82

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

When a notorious thief is out for priceless treasure (gems! cats! general decorum!)—who're you gonn… read more

Similar categories in Lisa Yee's A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1) book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • mystery
"They all perished. tragic deaths. sad parents. lawsuits.' Monica's words were met with stunned silence. ignoring the horrified looks on the student's faces, she shouted, 'Joking! We discovered that t…"

-Lisa Yee, A Royal Conundrum (The Misfits #1)

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6. Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor

By: Alan Gratz

4.24

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

A new novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author Alan Gratz ( Refugee ; Ground Zero ; Two Degr… read more

Similar categories in Alan Gratz's Heroes: A Novel of Pearl Harbor book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
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7. A Rover's Story

By: Jasmine Warga

4.28

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A middle grade novel about the journey of a fictional Mars rover. Meet Resilience, a Mars rover… read more

Similar categories in Jasmine Warga's A Rover's Story book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
  • adventure
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8. 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

Similar categories in Meg Eden Kuyatt's Good Different book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"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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9. The Night War

By: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley

4.04

Format: 288 pages, Hardcover

From the two-time Newbery Honor-winning author of The War That Saved My Life and Fighting Words com… read more

Similar categories in Kimberly Brubaker Bradley's The Night War book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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10. 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 Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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11. Rain Rising

By: Courtne Comrie

4.35

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

This dazzling debut middle grade novel in verse is a riveting journey toward self-acceptance for fa… read more

Similar categories in Courtne Comrie's Rain Rising book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • young adult
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12. Deep Water

By: Jamie Sumner

4.21

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

An impactful, gripping middle grade novel in verse from acclaimed author Jamie Sumner that spans on… read more

Similar categories in Jamie Sumner's Deep Water book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • family
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • adventure
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13. The International House of Dereliction

By: Jacqueline Davies

4.04

Format: 227 pages, Hardcover

In this not-so-scary ghost story from Jacqueline Davies, bestselling author of the Lemonade War ser… read more

Similar categories in Jacqueline Davies's The International House of Dereliction book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • family
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • paranormal
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14. Dream, Annie, Dream

By: Waka T. Brown

4.19

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

In this empowering deconstruction of the so-called American Dream, a twelve-year-old Japanese Ameri… read more

Similar categories in Waka T. Brown's Dream, Annie, Dream book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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15. Those Kids from Fawn Creek

By: Erin Entrada Kelly

4.11

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Every day in Fawn Creek, Louisiana, is exactly the same--until Orchid Mason arrives. This contempor… read more

Similar categories in Erin Entrada Kelly's Those Kids from Fawn Creek book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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16. What Happened to Rachel Riley?

By: Claire Swinarski

4.23

Format: 352 pages, Hardcover

An eighth grader uses social media posts, passed notes, and other clues to find out why a formerly … read more

Similar categories in Claire Swinarski's What Happened to Rachel Riley? book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • mystery
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17. Sweet and Sour

By: Debbi Michiko Florence

4.01

Format: 304 pages, Hardcover

A heartfelt middle-grade novel about ex-best friends, betrayals, and revenge that is best served so… read more

Similar categories in Debbi Michiko Florence's Sweet and Sour book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
"Are you blaming my mood on my period?" Zach's face flushed a deeper red. "I'm just saying you don't have to feel bad about it." "I don't feel bad! And, also, I didn't have my period when I first got …"

-Debbi Michiko Florence, Sweet and Sour

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18. Hummingbird

By: Natalie Lloyd

4.37

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Bestselling author Natalie Lloyd returns with her most personal book to date, a story about a girl … read more

Similar categories in Natalie Lloyd's Hummingbird book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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19. A Duet for Home

By: Karina Yan Glaser

4.24

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Told from the perspective of biracial sixth-graders June and Tyrell, two children living in a homel… read more

Similar categories in Karina Yan Glaser's A Duet for Home book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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20. Yonder

By: Ali Standish

4.29

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

Danny Timmons has looked up to Jack Bailey ever since the older boy saved two small children from d… read more

Similar categories in Ali Standish's Yonder book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • mystery
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21. A Perfect Mistake

By: Melanie Conklin

4.13

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

A moving, voice-driven novel about friendship, responsibility, and fighting against unfair expectat… read more

Similar categories in Melanie Conklin's A Perfect Mistake book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • family
  • mystery
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22. A Song Called Home

By: Sara Zarr

4.06

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

From award-winning author Sara Zarr comes a story of the small moments that show us who we are, and… read more

Similar categories in Sara Zarr's A Song Called Home book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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23. Playing Through the Turnaround

By: Mylisa Larsen

4.19

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In a timely, insightful story told with sparkling wit and heart, young musicians protesting plans f… read more

Similar categories in Mylisa Larsen's Playing Through the Turnaround book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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24. Camp Famous

By: Jennifer Blecher

4.06

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

The Princess Diaries meets Harriet the Spy when Abby—the most ordinary girl in the world—finds hers… read more

Similar categories in Jennifer Blecher's Camp Famous book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • fiction
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • young adult
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25. We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963

By: Shelia P. Moses

4.19

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

The powerful story of an eleven-year-old Black boy determined to stand up for his rights, who's pul… read more

Similar categories in Shelia P. Moses's We Were the Fire: Birmingham 1963 book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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26. Black Bird, Blue Road

By: Sofiya Pasternack

4.15

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

In this historical fantasy novel from Sydney Taylor Honor winner and National Jewish Book Award fin… read more

Similar categories in Sofiya Pasternack's Black Bird, Blue Road book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • fantasy
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27. The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman

By: Gennifer Choldenko

4.55

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

Readers will be rooting for a happy ending for Hank in Newbery-Honor-winner Gennifer Choldenko’s gr… read more

Similar categories in Gennifer Choldenko's The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • family
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. The Bluest Sky

By: Christina Diaz Gonzalez

4.22

Format: 320 pages, Hardcover

A boy and his family must decide whether to remain in Cuba under a repressive government or risk ev… read more

Similar categories in Christina Diaz Gonzalez's The Bluest Sky book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • family
  • middle grade
  • fiction
  • adventure
Cover of The Whispering Fog by Landra Jennings

29. The Whispering Fog

By: Landra Jennings

3.93

Format: 240 pages, Hardcover

In this spooky and atmospheric debut contemporary fantasy, Snow White and Rose Red meets the moder… read more

Similar categories in Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • adventure
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • young adult
  • fiction
  • family
  • mystery
  • fantasy
  • paranormal
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30. Meet Me Halfway

By: Anika Fajardo

3.94

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

“A romp of a read!” —Rebecca Balcárcel, Pura Belpré Honor–winning author of The Other Half of Happy… read more

Similar categories in Anika Fajardo's Meet Me Halfway book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • young adult
  • family
  • fiction
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31. Where the Sky Lives

By: Margaret Dilloway

3.97

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

When the private preserve adjacent to Zion National Park is sold, Tuesday's park archeologist mothe… read more

Similar categories in Margaret Dilloway's Where the Sky Lives book and Landra Jennings's The Whispering Fog

  • mystery
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction

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