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the best middle grade books!
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items i have loved reading ever since i first picked up harry potter in second grade. i still read tons of books, about 100 a year, and i am passionate about sharing my love of books! i would say the books on this list are best for 8-12 year olds
Sections
4
fantasy
historical fiction
realistic fiction
graphic novels
fantasy
these are my favorite middle-grade fantasy books!
this book series was my all time favorite for years and i still read it when the next one comes out! this is great for kids who love fantasy
Keeper Of The Lost Cities Series
this dragon book series is one of the most popular! it has regular books and graphic novels
Wings of Fire
i absolutely loved harry potter as a kid. i read it a million times!
Harry Potter Paperback Box Set (Books 1-7)
historical fiction
these historical fiction books are entertaining ways for children to learn about our history!
this book is about a young girl living in world war two. i loved reading it and it discusses important topics
Number the Stars: A Newbery Award Winner
the i survived series has tons of books discussing many different historical events such as natural disasters and wars. they're fast paced and exciting
The I SURVIVED Series
alan gratz writes amazing historical fiction for older kids. i would reccomend any of his books for kids eleven and up
Alan Gratz: Home
this is an adorable book about a big family living in new york city! it is part of a series
All-of-a-Kind Family
realistic fiction
these are my favorite realistic fiction books for kids who like to read about kids like them!
this book is an amazing book discussing foster care. i absolutely loved this book
All the Impossible Things by Lindsay Lackey
graphic novels
tons of kids prefer graphic novels to normal books, so i tried to add a ton of ideas here!
this is an absolutely adorable graphic novel about a girl trying to find her place in her big family! it teaches kids about family dynamics and finding your own place
Squished: A Graphic Novel
i absolutely adored this graphic novel and i still reread it occasionally! it teaches kids about friendship struggles and shows that its okay if you feel like you dont fit in
Real Friends
this is a heartwarming graphic novel that shows the importance of kindness and compassion. it helps teach kids how to be good friends!
Camp (A Click Graphic Novel)
this book talks about eating disorders and teaches kids to be confident in their body
Smaller Sister
this adorable graphic novel talks about divorce and stepsiblings. it's great to help kids struggling with a change in their family or to show kids the ways having divorced parents impacts their peers
Stepping Stones: (A Graphic Novel) (Peapod Farm)