Middle Grade Fiction

In 'Ban This Book' by Alan Gratz, a fourth grader, Amy Anne, fights against censorship when her favorite book is removed from the school library.

'Make a Wish, Molly' is a middle-grade novel by Barbara Cohen about a young girl who learns the true meaning of family with the help of supportive friends and relatives.

Rules by Cynthia Lord is a heartfelt story about Catherine, a twelve-year-old girl coping with her autistic brother while forming a meaningful friendship with a paraplegic boy.

In 'Hoot' by Carl Hiaasen, a new kid teams up with a feral friend to protect endangered burrowing owls from a construction site, blending themes of environmentalism, friendship, and integrity.

'Restart' by Gordon Korman tells the story of Chase Ambrose, a boy with amnesia who must navigate rediscovering his identity and past, facing both admiration and resentment from peers.

A touching and original middle-grade novel in verse, House Arrest by K. A. Holt follows twelve-year-old Timothy, who is on house arrest and navigating a difficult year to help his struggling family.

Diary of a Wimpy Kid is a humorous and relatable account of middle school life through the eyes of Greg Heffley, filled with funny misadventures and the trials of friendship.

In 'Eleven' by Tom Rogers, Alex Douglas's eleventh birthday takes an unexpected turn as he rescues a stray dog named Radar, leading to profound lessons on heroism, kindness, and the challenges of growing up amidst the backdrop of 9/11.

No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman follows Wallace Wallace, a boy who refuses to lie about a book he dislikes, leading to unexpected repercussions that transform a school play into a lively spectacle.