Browsing: Middle Grade

In an alternate version of New York City, three young sleuths race to solve a riddle from the past… A National Book Award finalist presents “a high-stakes mystery novel filled with intriguing puzzles, solid world-building, and diverse characters” (School Library Journal starred review).

A “quietly moving” adaptation (Booklist) of a #1 New York Times bestseller: When 12-year-old foster child Molly befriends 91-year-old Vivian, they discover a surprising connection that could change their lives forever. “Likely to appeal to both young and old” (School Library Journal), with nearly 200 five-star ratings on BookBub.

“Riveting” (Booklist starred review): When their middle school bans phones, Frost and his friends start communicating with sticky notes instead — but the new system soon turns into an all-out war. “Kids, and the rest of the world, need more books like this one” (Kirkus Reviews).

A #1 New York Times bestseller! Can four friends unravel the dark mystery of the infamous Isle of the Lost — and save the kingdom? An exciting tale “packed with plenty of humor and adventure” (Booklist).

With over 4,300 five-star Goodreads ratings: When a bully’s cruel prank leaves Virgil trapped at the bottom of a well, an eccentric band of misfits sets out to rescue him. “A charming, intriguingly plotted novel” (The Washington Post) that “has something for nearly everyone” (School Library Journal).

“An extraordinary story” (New York Times bestselling author Sandra Dallas) in the spirit of Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes: Yuriko and her father contend with family in wartime Hiroshima — until the bombs drop, and Yuriko’s world changes forever.

A #1 New York Times bestseller from the author of the Percy Jackson series: After angering his father, Zeus, Apollo is banished to Earth — and must live as a normal teenage boy. “Wry narration, nonstop action, and mythology brought to life” (School Library Journal).

In this classic New York Times bestseller, an army of rats threatens the mice of Redwall Abbey — and apprentice Matthias vows to rescue them by finding a legendary sword! “A satisfying adventure” (Kirkus Reviews).

A Newbery Honor Book and New York Times bestseller: Three children and one resurrected dog run from persecution and prejudice in 13th-century France. “A masterpiece of storytelling that is addictive and engrossing”(Kirkus Reviews starred review).