2025 delivers an outstanding collection of middle grade novels that showcase the incredible depth and diversity of storytelling for young readers.
Browsing: Middle Grade
A powerful middle-grade novel, A Dog Named 647, written by Nancy Kay, delves into the dark world of puppy mills through the eyes of twelve-year-old Mia.
A compelling page-turner perfect for fans of “spooky but not terrifying” ghost stories, Wonders of Shadow Key encourages readers to look beyond the surface.
The Sun Will Shine Again is a well-written and relatable narrative, perfect as a standalone novel or supplemental text for Holocaust studies.
With over 60 books to her name, Claudia Mills shares how Swiss Miss, philosophy, and empathy all fuel her writing of The Last Apple Tree.
Mills honors both the pain of loss and the resilience of youth in The Last Apple Tree, a moving and worthy addition to today’s middle-grade fiction.
Discover the quiet power of memory, renewal, and the bonds that hold families together in Claudia Mills’ moving middle-grade story, The Last Apple Tree.
Charlotte’s Ghosts is an emotionally intelligent middle-grade novel that blends historical elements with contemporary coming-of-age themes.
This middle grade novel, The Vale, offers a timely exploration of AI development, family loyalty, and the balance between virtual and human relationships.
Today, Alyssa Colman unpacks the inspiration behind Where Only Storms Grow—a sweeping Dust Bowl tale of grit, family, and finding strength in unexpected places.