23 must-read middle grade books like Banjo by Graham Salisbury

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Banjo

By: Graham Salisbury

3.95

Format: 216 pages, Kindle Edition

In the spirit of of Where the Red Fern Grows and Because of Winn Dixie, this is a contemporary clas…

If you liked the middle grade plot in Banjo by Graham Salisbury , here is a list of 23 books like this:

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1. Sing Down the Moon

By: Scott O'Dell

3.76

Format: 124 pages, Paperback

The Spanish Slavers were an ever-present threat to the Navaho way of life. One lovely spring day, f… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner, Greg Hargreaves

2. Stone Fox

By: John Reynolds Gardiner , Greg Hargreaves

4.04

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

John Reynolds Gardiner's classic action-packed adventure story about a thrilling dogsled race has c… read more

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  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #21) by Carolyn Keene, Mildred Benson

3. The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #21)

By: Carolyn Keene , Mildred Benson

3.98

Format: 210 pages, Hardcover

Nancy Drew #21 read more

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  • mystery
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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4. Refugee

By: Alan Gratz

3.16

Format: 288 pages, Kindle Edition

JOSEF is a Jewish boy living in 1930s Nazi Germany. With the threat of concentration camps looming,… read more

Similar categories in Alan Gratz's Refugee book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, #4) by Brian Jacques, Gary Chalk

5. Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, #4)

By: Brian Jacques , Gary Chalk

3.09

Format: None pages, Paperback

In the fourth volume of the epic Redwall saga, a mouse-ship is attacked by the pirate rat Gabool an… read more

Similar categories in Brian Jacques's Mariel of Redwall (Redwall, #4) book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Aesop for Children by Aesop, Milo Winter, H.Y. Xiao

6. The Aesop for Children

By: Aesop , Milo Winter , H.Y. Xiao

3.32

Format: None pages,

Here are 126 of the best loved classic fables, including such favorites as 'The Town Mouse And The … read more

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  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Nightfall (Keeper of the Lost Cities #6) by Shannon Messenger

7. 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

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  • middle grade
  • fiction
Cover of The Rescue (Warriors: Skyclan and the Stranger, #1) by Erin Hunter, Dan Jolley, James L. Barry

8. The Rescue (Warriors: Skyclan and the Stranger, #1)

By: Erin Hunter , Dan Jolley , James L. Barry

1.00

Format: 96 pages, Paperback

A graphic novel adventure from the world of Erin Hunter's #1 nationally bestselling Warriors series… read more

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  • middle grade
  • animals
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9. The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, #2)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.43

Format: 321 pages, Hardcover

The WINGS OF FIRE saga continues with a thrilling underwater adventure -- and a mystery that will c… read more

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  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"No, way. There is a tree? In a forest?"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, #2)

"There's a tree," Starflight said, jumping to his feet. "In the forest." "No way," Glory said. "A tree in the forest?"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, #2)

"There's a tree," Starflight said, jumping to his feet. "In the forest." "No way ," Glory said. "A tree in the forest ?"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, #2)

"He [Riptide] sighed. "I said, 'What are you doing all the way out here?' and you said, 'Hey, sparkling teeth, I totally love three of your claws but not the others, and I wish your nose was a herrig …"

-Tui T. Sutherland, The Lost Heir (Wings of Fire, #2)

10. Twenty and Ten

By: William Pène du Bois , Claire Huchet Bishop

2.76

Format: 320 pages, Paperback

During the Nazi occupation of France, twenty ordinary French kids in a boarding school agree to hid… read more

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11. Plain Truth

By: Jodi Picoult

3.99

Format: 416 pages, Hardcover

The small town of Paradise, Pennsylvania, is a jewel in Lancaster County - known for its picture-po… read more

Similar categories in Jodi Picoult's Plain Truth book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • mystery
  • fiction
"A trial, it often came down to who had the best story."

-Jodi Picoult, Plain Truth

"I wasn't going to wait around for some prince, when I could very well save myself."

-Jodi Picoult, Plain Truth

"I wonder if you've got a minute." I have many minutes, all of them used toward a common purpose."

-Jodi Picoult, Plain Truth

"If you didn't remember something happening, was it because it never had happened? Or because you wished it hadn't?"

-Jodi Picoult, Plain Truth

12. Phantom Writer (The Red Rock Mysteries #6)

By: Chris Fabry , Jerry B. Jenkins

3.75

Format: 273 pages, Paperback

Bryce and Ashley Timberline are normal 13-year-old twins, except for one thing--they discover actio… read more

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Cover of Basil of Baker Street (Basil of Baker Street, #1) by Paul Galdone, Eve Titus

13. Basil of Baker Street (Basil of Baker Street, #1)

By: Paul Galdone , Eve Titus

3.92

Format: 112 pages, Paperback

Basil--famous sleuth of mousedom--lived in the cellar of Sherlock Holmes' house. A devoted admirer … read more

Similar categories in Paul Galdone's Basil of Baker Street (Basil of Baker Street, #1) book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
  • mystery

14. Across Five Aprils

By: Irene Hunt

4.41

Format: 333 pages, Paperback

The Newbery Award winning author of Up a Road Slowlypresents the unforgettable story of Jethro Crei… read more

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15. The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)

By: Karina Yan Glaser

4.29

Format: 333 pages, Hardcover

A surprise road trip turns rocky when the younger siblings try to keep their family from ever facin… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"There was a brief pause. Then Laney pointed a finger at Oliver and exclaimed, 'You want to keep them! 'No!' said Mama and Papa. 'I'm just saying,' Oliver said, looking at the two cats, who were stret…"

-Karina Yan Glaser, The Vanderbeekers on the Road (The Vanderbeekers, #6)

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16. Dear Henry, Love Edith

By: Becca Kinzer

3.70

Format: 373 pages, Paperback

After a short and difficult marriage, recently widowed Edith Sherman has learned her lesson. Forget… read more

Similar categories in Becca Kinzer's Dear Henry, Love Edith book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • fiction
Cover of Before I Called You Mine by Nicole Deese

17. Before I Called You Mine

By: Nicole Deese

4.27

Format: 368 pages, Paperback

Lauren Bailey may be a romantic at heart, but after a decade of matchmaking schemes gone wrong, the… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Deese's Before I Called You Mine book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • fiction
"God is always on time."

-Nicole Deese, Before I Called You Mine

"God's way is rarely easy, but it's always better than mine."

-Nicole Deese, Before I Called You Mine

"None of us are strong enough to hand the hard apart from God."

-Nicole Deese, Before I Called You Mine

"None of us are strong enough to handle the hard apart from God."

-Nicole Deese, Before I Called You Mine

Cover of I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #6) by Lauren Tarshis

18. I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #6)

By: Lauren Tarshis

4.35

Format: 158 pages, Paperback

The story of a boy, a dog, and the storm of the century is brought vividly to life in this graphic … read more

Similar categories in Lauren Tarshis's I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005: The Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novels #6) book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Winter Turning (Wings of Fire #7) by Tui T. Sutherland

19. Winter Turning (Wings of Fire #7)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.56

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Brightest Night : the graphic novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel, #5) by Tui T. Sutherland

20. The Brightest Night : the graphic novel (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel, #5)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.59

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

The graphic novel adaptations of the #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series continue to… read more

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  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4) by Tui T. Sutherland

21. The Dark Secret (Wings of Fire Graphic Novel #4)

By: Tui T. Sutherland

4.45

Format: 224 pages, Paperback

The #1 New York Times bestselling Wings of Fire series soars to new heights in the fourth graphic n… read more

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  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15) by Arley Nopra

22. Claudia and the Bad Joke: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #15)

By: Arley Nopra

4.16

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Arley Nopra! Claudia isn't worried … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Teacher's Pet (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels, #2) by Nicole Andelfinger

23. Teacher's Pet (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels, #2)

By: Nicole Andelfinger

3.98

Format: 224 pages, Library Binding

It's Elizabeth's turn in the spotlight... but does Jessica deserve it more? The Wakefield twins ret… read more

Similar categories in Nicole Andelfinger's Teacher's Pet (Sweet Valley Twins Graphic Novels, #2) book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) by Jennifer L. Holm

24. Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5)

By: Jennifer L. Holm

4.23

Format: 224 pages, Hardcover

The New York Times bestselling SUNNY series continues as Sunny finds herself in the spotlight in a … read more

Similar categories in Jennifer L. Holm's Sunny Makes Her Case (Sunny #5) book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #9) by Gabriela  Epstein

25. Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #9)

By: Gabriela Epstein

4.18

Format: 176 pages, Hardcover

A brand-new Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adapted by newcomer Gabriela Epstein! Claudia has al… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
"Friends like each other because they're friends, not because they're in debt. -- Claudia Kishi (Baby-sitters club)"

-Gabriela Epstein, Claudia and the New Girl: A Graphic Novel (The Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels #9)

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26. Surprisingly Sarah (Emmie & Friends #7)

By: Terri Libenson

3.89

Format: 352 pages, Paperback

Two choices, two storylines — one surprise ending! Will Sarah be brave enough to ask out her crush … read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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27. Redwall Map & Riddler

By: Brian Jacques

3.75

Format: 15 pages, Paperback

Escape into the land of Redwall with this beautifully illustrated full-color fold-out map. Explore … read more

Similar categories in Brian Jacques's Redwall Map & Riddler book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • animals
  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
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28. The Hobbits of Tolkien

By: David Day

3.75

Format: 192 pages, Paperback

An entire race was born when J.R.R. Tolkien scrawled on a leaf, 'In a hole in the ground there live… read more

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  • fiction
Cover of The Friendship War by Andrew Clements

29. The Friendship War

By: Andrew Clements

4.00

Format: 208 pages, Paperback

A fabulous school story about fads and friendship from the bestselling author of Frindle. This is … read more

Similar categories in Andrew Clements's The Friendship War book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Counting to Perfect by Suzanne LaFleur

30. Counting to Perfect

By: Suzanne LaFleur

3.95

Format: 208 pages, Hardcover

Julia used to be the perfect big sister: she played great games and took good care of Cassie. Now l… read more

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  • middle grade
  • childrens
  • fiction
Cover of Banjo by Graham Salisbury

31. Banjo

By: Graham Salisbury

3.95

Format: 216 pages, Kindle Edition

In the spirit of of Where the Red Fern Grows and Because of Winn Dixie, this is a contemporary clas… read more

Similar categories in Graham Salisbury's Banjo book and Graham Salisbury's Banjo

  • childrens
  • middle grade
  • animals
  • fiction
  • mystery

27 Top fiction books like Banjo by Graham Salisbury

Transform Your Habits

Sing Down the Moon

Scott O'Dell

3.76

Transform Your Habits

Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner , Greg Hargreaves

4.04

Transform Your Habits

The Secret in the Old Attic (Nancy Drew Mystery Stories, #21)

Carolyn Keene , Mildred Benson

3.98

Transform Your Habits

Refugee

Alan Gratz

3.16

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6 Top school books like Stone Fox by John Reynolds Gardiner, Greg Hargreaves

Transform Your Habits

Stone Fox

John Reynolds Gardiner , Greg Hargreaves

4.04

Transform Your Habits

Old Yeller

Fred Gipson

4.10

Transform Your Habits

Frindle

Brian Selznick , Andrew Clements

3.69

Transform Your Habits

The Chocolate Touch

Margot Apple , Patrick Skene Catling

3.91

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