25 must-read middle grade books like Forever Glimmer Creek by Stacy Hackney

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Forever Glimmer Creek

By: Stacy Hackney

4.00

Format: 320 pages, ebook

Twelve-year-old Rosie Flynn's film-making skills may be the answer to uncovering the miracles of he…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Forever Glimmer Creek by Stacy Hackney , here is a list of 25 books like this:

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1. Wishtree

By: Katherine Applegate , Charles Santoso

4.29

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Trees can't tell jokes, but they can certainly tell stories. . . . Red is an oak tree who is man… read more

Similar categories in Katherine Applegate's Wishtree book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • magical realism
  • childrens
  • fantasy
"Here's an idea for you: ideas are a bad idea"

-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree

"I'm not just a tree. I'm a home. A community. - Red"

-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree

"Hollows are proof that something bad can become something good with enough time and care and hope."

-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree

"My point," Bongo continued, "is that the world's a tough place. Doesn't matter if you're a bunny or a lizard or a kid."

-Katherine Applegate, Wishtree

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2. A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)

By: Brandon Mull

4.13

Format: 457 pages, Hardcover

Jason Walker has often wished his life could be a bit less predictable--until a routine day at the … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"Who won the 2004 World Series?"

-Brandon Mull, A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)

"A lie twice believed is self decieved"

-Brandon Mull, A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)

"I am custodian of the knowledge hoarded here."

-Brandon Mull, A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)

"Did you design the door?’ ‘No.’ ‘Who did? The Unknown Designer?"

-Brandon Mull, A World Without Heroes (Beyonders, #1)

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3. Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

By: Brandon Mull

4.29

Format: 483 pages, Hardcover

The second epic installment of Brandon Mull’s #1 New York Times bestselling fantasy series! Aft… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"Sometimes the best offense was avoiding self-destruction."

-Brandon Mull, Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

"Everyone should get to clobber a princess at least once," Jason said."

-Brandon Mull, Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

"Not that I lack confidence in the outcome," Ferrin said, "but would you consider entrusting the piece of my neck to somebody who is not about to confront one of the most deadly beings in the world?"

-Brandon Mull, Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

"You look tired," Rachel told Jason. "I wish I could jog and sleep at the same time." "Can't you?" Ferrin asked, joining them at the little cascade. "I always imagined that you could sleep rolling dow…"

-Brandon Mull, Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

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4. Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

By: Shannon Messenger

4.49

Format: 624 pages, Hardcover

Sophie uncovers shocking secrets—and faces treacherous new enemies—in this electrifying third book … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"Hindsight is a dangerous game"

-Shannon Messenger, Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

"Remember who you can trust, and keep them close."

-Shannon Messenger, Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

"She wasn't going to cry. She was going to fight."

-Shannon Messenger, Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

"I already did a cave of horrors thing with you a few weeks ago, and it wasn't awesome."

-Shannon Messenger, Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

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5. Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #5)

By: Shannon Messenger

3.62

Format: 32 pages, Hardcover

Dark schemes unfold--and Sophie's loyalty is pushed to the limit--in this thrilling fifth book in t… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Messenger's Lodestar (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #5) book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fantasy
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6. Nightfall (Keeper of the Lost Cities #6)

By: Shannon Messenger

3.46

Format: None pages, ebook

Sophie Foster is struggling. Grieving. Scrambling. But she knows one thing: she will not be defeate… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Messenger's Nightfall (Keeper of the Lost Cities #6) book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fantasy
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7. Echo

By: Pam Muñoz Ryan

3.95

Format: 128 pages, Hardcover

Lost and alone in a forbidden forest, Otto meets three mysterious sisters and suddenly finds himsel… read more

Similar categories in Pam Muñoz Ryan's Echo book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • magical realism
  • fantasy
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8. The Night Diary

By: Veera Hiranandani

4.22

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

In the vein of Inside Out and Back Again and The War That Saved My Life comes a poignant, personal,… read more

Similar categories in Veera Hiranandani's The Night Diary book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens

9. Chasing the Prophecy (Beyonders, #3)

By: Brandon Mull

3.29

Format: None pages, Hardcover

Jason and Rachel were not born in Lyrian. They did not grow up in Lyrian. But after all of the batt… read more

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10. Fish in a Tree

By: Lynda Mullaly Hunt

3.66

Format: 256 pages, Hardcover

The author of the beloved One for the Murphysgives readers an emotionally-charged, uplifting novel … read more

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11. Inside Out & Back Again

By: Thanhhà Lại

3.92

Format: 594 pages, Hardcover

For all the ten years of her life, Ha has only known Saigon: the thrills of its markets, the joy of… read more

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12. Winter Storms (Winter, #3)

By: Elin Hilderbrand

4.29

Format: 248 pages, Hardcover

Instant National Bestseller Gather under the mistletoe for one last round of caroling with the Quin… read more

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13. The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia

By: Candace Fleming

4.00

Format: 120 pages, Hardcover

Here is the tumultuous, heartrending, true story of the Romanovs--at once an intimate portrait of R… read more

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14. Neverseen (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #4)

By: Shannon Messenger

3.20

Format: 160 pages,

Sophie Foster is on the run--but at least she's not alone. Her closest friends from the Lost Cities… read more

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15. A Place to Hang the Moon

By: Kate Albus

4.57

Format: 309 pages, Hardcover

Set against the backdrop of World War II, Anna, Edmund, and William are evacuated from London to li… read more

Similar categories in Kate Albus's A Place to Hang the Moon book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"The librarian chuckled. “I suppose there are rather a lot of orphan stories out there."

-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon

"Besides which, I really ought to send her a book instead. Though she’s not much of a reader."

-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon

"Fibs, you must know, are entirely acceptable when they serve the purpose of getting one to the library."

-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon

"It is often the case that, at times of great anxiety, when the diversion of a good story should seem most welcome, one is least equipped to focus one’s mind on reading."

-Kate Albus, A Place to Hang the Moon

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16. Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7)

By: Shannon Messenger

4.34

Format: 848 pages, ebook

Sophie Foster doesn’t know what—or whom—to believe. And in a game with this many players, the worst… read more

Similar categories in Shannon Messenger's Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7) book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"So,"

-Shannon Messenger, Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7)

"What?"

-Shannon Messenger, Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7)

"You okay?"

-Shannon Messenger, Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7)

"Wanna bet?"

-Shannon Messenger, Flashback (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #7)

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17. Alone

By: Megan E. Freeman

4.14

Format: 404 pages, Hardcover

When twelve-year-old Maddie hatches a scheme for a secret sleepover with her two best friends, she … read more

Similar categories in Megan E. Freeman's Alone book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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18. 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 Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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19. 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

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
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20. Raising Lumie

By: Joan Bauer

4.21

Format: 272 pages, Hardcover

A poignant, hopeful story of a girl and her puppy. Olive Hudson desperately wants a dog. But tha… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8) by Shannon Messenger

21. Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8)

By: Shannon Messenger

4.46

Format: 797 pages, Kindle Edition

Sophie Foster wants answers. But after a lifetime of lies, sometimes the truth is the most dangerou… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"You changed Iggy’s color?"

-Shannon Messenger, Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8)

"And keep in mind,' Oralie added, finally turning her azure eyes toward Sophie, ' true trust does not require absolute transparency. There is incredible power in accepting that there are some things y…"

-Shannon Messenger, Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8)

"I tried to warn you." "I know," Keefe told him. "And I tried to listen." "I know," Tam said quietly. "And ... here we are." "I'm pretty sure that was inevitable," Keefe agreed. "So I want you to know…"

-Shannon Messenger, Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8)

"The fact that they're shaped like tiny elves!" Keefe said, clapping his hands before he pointed to the label. "Hang on-THEY CALL THEM 'ELF WITCHES'?" "They do, Keefe. They do. And that's not even the…"

-Shannon Messenger, Legacy (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8)

Cover of Unlocked (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8.5) by Shannon Messenger

22. Unlocked (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8.5)

By: Shannon Messenger

4.25

Format: 764 pages, Kindle Edition

Book 8.5 in the New York Times and USA TODAY bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series delivers … read more

Similar categories in Shannon Messenger's Unlocked (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8.5) book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy
  • magic
"Love, Keefe"

-Shannon Messenger, Unlocked (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #8.5)

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23. The Color of Sound

By: Emily Barth Isler

4.31

Format: 336 pages, Hardcover

Twelve-year-old Rosie is a musical prodigy whose synesthesia allows her to see music in colors. Her… read more

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  • middle grade
  • magical realism
  • childrens
  • fantasy
"With the violin nestled below my chin, I feel more at home than I ever have in any house. With my fingers on the soundboard and my right hand holding the bow, I close my eyes briefly and breathe. It'…"

-Emily Barth Isler, The Color of Sound

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24. Blended

By: Sharon M. Draper

4.16

Format: 308 pages, Hardcover

"You’re so exotic!” “You look so unusual.” “But what are you really?” Eleven-year-old Isabella i… read more

Similar categories in Sharon M. Draper's Blended book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"The doors of Target opened with a welcoming swoosh, and I was instantly distracted. Yeah. Target does that to me. I feel at home. They've got stuff I need. Stuff I don't need. Stuff I didn't even kno…"

-Sharon M. Draper, Blended

Cover of Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights by Malala Yousafzai

25. Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights

By: Malala Yousafzai

4.43

Format: None pages, Audio CD

A memoir by the youngest recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize "I come from a country that was create… read more

Similar categories in Malala Yousafzai's Malala: My Story of Standing Up for Girls' Rights book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
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26. The Windeby Puzzle

By: Lois Lowry

3.53

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

Newbery Medalist and New York Times bestselling author Lois Lowry transports readers to an Iron Ag… read more

Similar categories in Lois Lowry's The Windeby Puzzle book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
Cover of On Air with Zoe Washington (Zoe Washington, #2) by Janae Marks

27. On Air with Zoe Washington (Zoe Washington, #2)

By: Janae Marks

4.25

Format: 293 pages, Hardcover

Two years ago, Zoe Washington helped clear Marcus' name for a crime he didn't commit. Now her birth… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
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28. A Secret Shared

By: Patricia MacLachlan

3.53

Format: 160 pages, Hardcover

Patricia MacLachlan paints a portrait of what it means to be a family, the power of love, and the i… read more

Similar categories in Patricia MacLachlan's A Secret Shared book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • middle grade
  • childrens
"Miss Skylark once said it's heroic to make something beautiful out of a blank page," I say. "With art or words."

-Patricia MacLachlan, A Secret Shared

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29. The Witching Wind

By: Natalie Lloyd

4.43

Format: 368 pages, Hardcover

From Natalie Lloyd, bestselling author of A Snicker of Magic and Hummingbird, comes a heart-expandi… read more

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  • middle grade
  • magical realism
  • fantasy
Cover of Forever Glimmer Creek by Stacy Hackney

30. Forever Glimmer Creek

By: Stacy Hackney

4.00

Format: 320 pages, ebook

Twelve-year-old Rosie Flynn's film-making skills may be the answer to uncovering the miracles of he… read more

Similar categories in Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek book and Stacy Hackney's Forever Glimmer Creek

  • chapter books
  • magical realism
  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • magic
  • fantasy
Cover of A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall by Jasmine Warga

31. A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall

By: Jasmine Warga

4.31

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

From the award-winning, New York Times bestselling author of A Rover's Story and Other Words for Ho… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fantasy

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Wishtree

Katherine Applegate , Charles Santoso

4.29

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Brandon Mull

4.13

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Seeds of Rebellion (Beyonders, #2)

Brandon Mull

4.29

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Everblaze (Keeper of the Lost Cities, #3)

Shannon Messenger

4.49

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Rules

Cynthia Lord

3.97

Transform Your Habits

Counting by 7s

Holly Goldberg Sloan

4.14

Transform Your Habits

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Rob Buyea

4.35

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Aisha Saeed

4.18

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