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.

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.

'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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

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.