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4 of the Best Friendships in Middle Grade Books

The friendships in these middle grade books overcome challenges, act as support systems, and give kids a sense of bonding and community.

10 Great Books About Kid Detectives

The clues are there, all that's needed are some clever kids to solve the mystery. Find them in these books about kid detectives.

15 Detective Books for Young Sleuths

Everyone loves a good mystery and this love isn’t just restricted to adults. Find the best detective books for kids, for early readers to YA.

They Came, They Saw, They Kicked Butt: 10 Books About Girls Who Play Sports

They came, they saw, they kicked some butt: books about girls in sports for early, middle grade, and young adult readers.

Horror Books for Middle School: 15 Spooky Titles for Middle Grade Readers

As soon as the calendar flips to September, everone should be reading horror. Get started with these horror books for middle school readers.

8 Great Middle Grade Books About Resilient Kids

These middle grade books about resilient children can help young readers make sense of tough situations, and remind adults of what it's like to be a kid.

8 Cozy Middle Grade Ghost Stories

Get cozy with a bag of apple cider doughnuts and check out these delightfully eerie middle grade ghost stories.

Middle Grade Favorites and Their Adult Fiction Counterparts

If you loved popular middle grade books like Beezus and Ramona, Coraline, and more, try these adult fiction books with similar themes.

15 Amazing Middle Grade Books to Read for Empathy

Highlighting characters of color, characters with disabilities, and kids facing unique challenges, these middle grade books will help readers build empathy.

8 International Adventure Stories for Kids

There are globe-trotting adventures to be had, even from your living room, with these middle grade international adventure books.