The Grip
By: Marcus Stroman
3.91
Format: 208 pages, ebook
In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman…
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1. Swim Team
By: Johnnie Christmas
4.28
Format: 248 pages, Paperback
Bree can't wait for her first day at her new middle school, Enith Brigitha, home to the Mighty Mana… read more
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2. 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
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- childrens
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- middle grade
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3. A Work in Progress
By: Jarrett Lerner
4.40
Format: 368 pages, Hardcover
A young boy struggles with body image in this poignant and “perceptive” ( Publishers Weekly , starr… read more
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- childrens
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- middle grade
- mental health
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4. Penny Draws a Best Friend (Penny Draws #1)
By: Sara Shepard
4.27
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
A humorous, heartfelt, highly illustrated new middle grade series about friendship, feelings, and f… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
5. Manatee Summer
By: Evan Griffith
4.23
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
Peter and his best friend, Tommy, have a goal for their last summer before middle school: finish th… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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- fiction
6. Glitch
By: Laura Martin
4.21
Format: 384 pages, Hardcover
A whirlwind adventure about a pair of kids who must break all the rules of time travel. Regan Fi… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
"Albert Einstein one said that everyone is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it would spend its whole life believing it's stupid."-Laura Martin, Glitch
7. The Aquanaut: A Graphic Novel
By: Dan Santat
3.94
Format: 256 pages, Paperback
Dive in to this whimsically adventurous graphic novel from Caldecott Medalist Dan Santat! Ever sinc… read more
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- family
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
8. Better with Butter
By: Victoria Piontek
4.34
Format: 320 pages, Hardcover
A girl with anxiety disorder finds an unlikely friend -- and emotional support animal -- in the for… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
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9. Honestly Elliott
By: Gillian McDunn
4.33
Format: 263 pages, Hardcover
Sometimes finding yourself can be a little messy. Elliott has been struggling since starting mid… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- mental health
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- family
"The goal isn't perfection- the goal is making something new. (pg. 18)"-Gillian McDunn, Honestly Elliott
10. 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
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- middle grade
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- fiction
11. Treasure in the Lake
By: Jason Pamment
3.81
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
Grand adventures stories often begin where you least expect them… Iris knows this because she’s re… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
12. Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs
By: Pam Muñoz Ryan
3.90
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
Middle-grade fans of Pam Muñoz Ryan’s Esperanza Rising, will find a new Mexican heroine to love in … read more
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- childrens
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13. The Shelterlings
By: Sarah Beth Durst
4.12
Format: 247 pages, Hardcover
A group of magical misfit animals learns to appreciate their seemingly useless powers—and themselve… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
14. Fake
By: Ele Fountain
3.65
Format: 256 pages, Mass Market Paperback
A thrillingly paced, timely novel about identity and our digital lives from the award-winning autho… read more
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- middle grade
- family
15. The Mystery of the Radcliffe Riddle
By: Taryn Souders
4.11
Format: 304 pages, Paperback
When Grady and his dad learn that the town oddball, Eudora "Kooky" Klinch left something for them i… read more
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- middle grade
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- fiction
16. Home Away From Home
By: Cynthia Lord
3.98
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From Newbery Honor Winner Cynthia Lord, a brilliant story about how to find home when everything ar… read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- fiction
17. The Area 51 Files (The Area 51 Files #1)
By: Julie Buxbaum
4.03
Format: 304 pages, Hardcover
Aliens, sassy hedgehogs, and unexplained disappearances . . . Oh, my! When Sky Patel-Baum is sen… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
18. The Curse on Spectacle Key
By: Chantel Acevedo
4.06
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
A sweetly spooky ghost story about a Cuban American boy who befriends a pair of spirits and tries t… read more
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- family
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
19. When Sea Becomes Sky
By: Gillian McDunn
4.36
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
In this heartfelt summer story, acclaimed author Gillian McDunn paints a stunning portrait of the b… read more
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- childrens
- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- family
- fiction
20. The Raven Heir (The Raven Crown, #1)
By: Stephanie Burgis
3.88
Format: 272 pages, Kindle Edition
A set of magical triplets, two warring dynasties, and a broken crown waiting for its rightful owner… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
21. The Haunted Mustache (Night Frights, #1)
By: Joe McGee
3.60
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
From the author of Junior Monster Scouts comes new spooky and silly series perfect for fans of Goos… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
22. The Cursed Moon
By: Angela Cervantes
3.91
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
Celebrated author Angela Cervantes' brand new novel combines a chilling ghost story with her award-… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
23. Secondhand Dogs
By: Carolyn Crimi
4.20
Format: 256 pages, Hardcover
Miss Lottie’s home was for second chances. When she adopted Gus, Roo, Tank, and Moon Pie, Miss L… read more
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- family
- middle grade
- childrens
- fiction
24. Stuck
By: Jennifer Swender
3.84
Format: None pages, None
A coming-of-age story about a boy who is used to flying under the radar, and the classroom of kids … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
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- fiction
25. Bound for Home
By: Meika Hashimoto
4.19
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
From the author of The Trail , a heartwarming tale of survival and adventure, following three unlik… read more
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- middle grade
- fiction
26. Race to Fire Mountain (Future Hero, #1)
By: Remi Blackwood
3.45
Format: 143 pages, Kindle Edition
The start of a thrilling, highly illustrated series about a boy who finds a portal to a legendary w… read more
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- childrens
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27. The Bletchley Riddle
By: Ruta Sepetys
4.50
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
A stunning collaboration between award-winning and bestselling authors Ruta Sepetys and Steve Shein… read more
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- childrens
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28. The Big Sting
By: Rachelle Delaney
3.84
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
A visit to Leo's grandfather's farm turns upside down when his grandmother's bee hives are stolen. … read more
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- realistic fiction
- middle grade
- fiction
29. The Grip
By: Marcus Stroman
3.91
Format: 208 pages, ebook
In this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman… read more
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- sports
30. The Ultimate Goal (The Good Sports League, #1)
By: Tommy Greenwald
3.83
Format: 144 pages, Hardcover
A heavily illustrated chapter book series about sports and sportsmanship. Ben Cutler loves every… read more
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- middle grade
- childrens
31. The Girl Who Built a Spider
By: George Brewington
4.14
Format: 272 pages, Hardcover
In this fun-filled, action-packed middle grade novel, three young inventors are offered the chance … read more
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