middle grade
81 books.
Half Magic (Tales of Magic, #1)
by: Edward Eager
Walk Two Moons
by: Sharon Creech
The One and Only Ivan
by: Katherine Applegate
One Crazy Summer (Gaither Sisters, #1)
by: Rita Williams-Garcia
The Magic Half (Miri and Molly, #1)
by: Annie Barrows
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Ghost (Track, #1)
by: Jason Reynolds
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Inside Out & Back Again
by: Thanhhà Lại
Peter and the Starcatchers (Peter and the Starcatchers, #1)
by: Dave Barry
Wonder (Wonder, #1)
by: R.J. Palacio
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The Girl Who Drank the Moon
by: Kelly Barnhill
"Just wonderful."
- katelynn
04/12/2022
- katelynn
04/12/2022
Ghost Boys
by: Jewell Parker Rhodes
The Ickabog
by: J.K. Rowling
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A Place to Hang the Moon
by: Kate Albus
City of Ghosts (Cassidy Blake, #1)
by: Victoria Schwab
Merci Suárez Changes Gears
by: Meg Medina
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The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street (The Vanderbeekers, #1)
by: Karina Yan Glaser
"3.5"
- katelynn
11/20/2022
- katelynn
11/20/2022
Race to the Sun
by: Rebecca Roanhorse
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Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures
by: Kate DiCamillo
"As with so many middle grade books, this is a simple story that tackles complex issues. A delight! "
- katelynn
03/01/2019
- katelynn
03/01/2019
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The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (The Penderwicks #1)
by: Jeanne Birdsall
"4.5
Practically perfect in every way."
- katelynn
06/11/2021
Practically perfect in every way."
- katelynn
06/11/2021
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Ghosts of Greenglass House (Greenglass House #2)
by: Kate Milford
"3.5
This book had all of the good things about the first book: warm family life, great setting, and a quirky cast of characters. Where this fell behind is that it was just TOO complicated. Too many characters, too many side stories. It was all just too much.
My complaints may be a result of listening to the audio rather than reading it."
- katelynn
05/20/2020
This book had all of the good things about the first book: warm family life, great setting, and a quirky cast of characters. Where this fell behind is that it was just TOO complicated. Too many characters, too many side stories. It was all just too much.
My complaints may be a result of listening to the audio rather than reading it."
- katelynn
05/20/2020
The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)
by: Jessica Townsend
The Green Ember (The Green Ember, #1)
by: S.D. Smith
A Long Walk to Water: Based on a True Story
by: Linda Sue Park
Small Spaces (Small Spaces, #1)
by: Katherine Arden
The Witch Boy (The Witch Boy, #1)
by: Molly Knox Ostertag
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Heidi
by: Johanna Spyri
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A Long Way from Chicago (A Long Way from Chicago, #1)
by: Richard Peck
Look Both Ways: A Tale Told in Ten Blocks
by: Jason Reynolds
New Kid (New Kid, #1)
by: Jerry Craft
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (Harry Potter, #2)
by: J.K. Rowling
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Because of Winn-Dixie
by: Kate DiCamillo
"A sweet little story! The protagonist reminds me of Scout from To Kill a Mockingbird."
- katelynn
09/12/2014
- katelynn
09/12/2014
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The Benefits of Being an Octopus
by: Ann Braden
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The Mysterious Benedict Society and the Perilous Journey (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #2)
by: Trenton Lee Stewart
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A Monster Calls
by: Patrick Ness
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Stepping Stones
by: Lucy Knisley
Brown Girl Dreaming
by: Jacqueline Woodson
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A Single Shard
by: Linda Sue Park
Esperanza Rising
by: Pam Muñoz Ryan
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To Night Owl from Dogfish
by: Holly Goldberg Sloan
The War That Saved My Life (The War That Saved My Life, #1)
by: Kimberly Brubaker Bradley
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Cartwheeling in Thunderstorms
by: Katherine Rundell
"I absolutely loved this little heroine! The descriptions of her life in Africa were so beautiful; I feel like they describe so much of what I'd love to give my children in their childhood.
When she arrived in London, the book started to drag - I just wondered when it would all start to turn up for her again. It certainly ended well though."
- katelynn
06/11/2018
When she arrived in London, the book started to drag - I just wondered when it would all start to turn up for her again. It certainly ended well though."
- katelynn
06/11/2018
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Ender's Game (Ender's Saga, #1)
by: Orson Scott Card
A Long Walk to Water
by: Linda Sue Park
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Greenglass House (Greenglass House, #1)
by: Kate Milford
"This book was so much fun! I absolutely love the imagination and adventure that characterizes a good middle-grade book. This one swept me away. The main character was fantastic: sweet and brave and considerate and clever, but also uncertain and flawed. Although there were some predictable twists, most of the mysteries were entirely unique and so fun. The setting was really atmospheric and different. Overall, the book was a great mix of adventure and sentiment and reflection."
- katelynn
02/08/2018
- katelynn
02/08/2018
Masterminds (Masterminds, #1)
by: Gordon Korman
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The Westing Game
by: Ellen Raskin
"3.5 - I struggled to follow this on audio, but otherwise it was really fun!"
- katelynn
07/16/2020
- katelynn
07/16/2020
Midsummer's Mayhem
by: Rajani LaRocca
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The One and Only Ivan (The One and Only #1)
by: Katherine Applegate
The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, the Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog
by: Adam Gidwitz
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A Snake Falls to Earth
by: Darcie Little Badger
Circus Mirandus
by: Cassie Beasley
Kiki's Delivery Service
by: Eiko Kadono
Serafina and the Black Cloak (Serafina, #1)
by: Robert Beatty
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The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek
by: Rhett McLaughlin
"A fun and easy read. It reads like a screenplay so it's hard to put down.
It's definitely hard to categorize, because it's not really YA but it's not just a straight adult thriller either. It's too gritty and rough to be middle grade, but the main characters are basically middle grade age.
I wouldn't recommend it for kids, we'll just say that."
- katelynn
12/16/2019
It's definitely hard to categorize, because it's not really YA but it's not just a straight adult thriller either. It's too gritty and rough to be middle grade, but the main characters are basically middle grade age.
I wouldn't recommend it for kids, we'll just say that."
- katelynn
12/16/2019
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The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale of Four Sisters, Two Rabbits, and a Very Interesting Boy (The Penderwicks, #1)
by: Jeanne Birdsall
"4.5
Practically perfect in every way."
- katelynn
06/11/2021
Practically perfect in every way."
- katelynn
06/11/2021
Hoot
by: Carl Hiaasen
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Coyote Lost and Found (Coyote Sunrise #2)
by: Dan Gemeinhart
Moon Over Manifest
by: Clare Vanderpool
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When You Reach Me
by: Rebecca Stead
"Another fantastic middle grade book! This would be a great companion read for A Wrinkle in Time since it is discussed at length and creates a sort of theme/framework for the story. (minor clues that might lead to a spoiler ahead) I adore science fiction like this, where the story is 98% realistic with just that slight hint of something special. It's subtle and so fun. The book also explores different middle-school relationships: family, friends, crushes. I found the dialog and thoughts of the narrator to be real and relatable. I love the way middle grade books can explore so well feelings of confusion and vulnerability that don't always leave us after those pre-teen years are over.
This is a super quick, super enjoyable read that I recommend whole-heartedly to everyone!"
- katelynn
03/25/2018
This is a super quick, super enjoyable read that I recommend whole-heartedly to everyone!"
- katelynn
03/25/2018
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Kira-Kira
by: Cynthia Kadohata
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Trowbridge Road
by: Marcella Pixley
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Mockingbird
by: Kathryn Erskine
"3.5"
- katelynn
09/24/2020
- katelynn
09/24/2020
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Holes (Holes, #1)
by: Louis Sachar
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry (Logans, #4)
by: Mildred D. Taylor
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The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, #1)
by: Rick Riordan
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Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban (Harry Potter, #3)
by: J.K. Rowling
Kiki's Delivery Service (Kiki's Delivery Service, #1)
by: Eiko Kadono
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The Wednesday Wars
by: Gary D. Schmidt
"Funny and heartfelt – all around a delight!"
- katelynn
09/01/2017
- katelynn
09/01/2017
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Number the Stars
by: Lois Lowry
"I'm giving this a 4 largely for the sake of my child-self. It was really hard to read this and try to re-capture how I felt about it as a child. It just doesn't hold up like some children's books do. I would've honestly given it 3 stars, but I just feel like I'm betraying my younger self."
- katelynn
03/10/2017
- katelynn
03/10/2017
Better Nate Than Ever (Better Nate Than Ever, #1)
by: Tim Federle
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Out of My Mind
by: Sharon M. Draper
"This book gets high marks for creating a lovable, interesting narrator and for giving a voice to an otherwise voice-less group of people. I would definitely want my children to read this to understand - to learn about treating people with respect and preserving their dignity as human beings.
Unfortunately, it was really slow - didn't really pick up till the last third or so. And the "middle-grade"-ness of it was a little too much for this adult reader. (But I know I'm not the target audience)"
- katelynn
07/11/2019
Unfortunately, it was really slow - didn't really pick up till the last third or so. And the "middle-grade"-ness of it was a little too much for this adult reader. (But I know I'm not the target audience)"
- katelynn
07/11/2019
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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone (Harry Potter, #1)
by: J.K. Rowling
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Pilu of the Woods
by: Mai K. Nguyen
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The Mysterious Benedict Society (The Mysterious Benedict Society, #1)
by: Trenton Lee Stewart
My Jasper June
by: Laurel Snyder
Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow (Nevermoor, #1)
by: Jessica Townsend
Before the Ever After
by: Jacqueline Woodson
Max and the Midknights
by: Lincoln Peirce
Until Tomorrow, Mr. Marsworth
by: Sheila O'Connor