8 Can’t-Miss Middle-Grade Bestsellers

by Angie Thomas ; illustrated by Setor Fiadzigbey

Readers will eagerly await the unearthing of more secrets in the next installment. Full review >

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by Questlove with S.A. Cosby ; illustrated by Godwin Akpan

Time-travel hijinks and ’90s rap references abound in a fun and funny series starter. Full review >

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by Zaila Avant-garde

An upbeat volume that encourages young people to reach for the stars. Full review >

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by Soman Chainani ; illustrated by RaidesArt

Fans will be pleased to see answers, background, and a clear path to Volume 1. Full review >

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by Dave Eggers ; illustrated by Shawn Harris

One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that “there is so, so much to see.” Full review >

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by Jon Klassen ; illustrated by Jon Klassen

Employing his customary pitch-perfect tonal gymnastics, only Klassen could inspire readers to want craniums as pals. Full review >

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by Rosanne Parry ; illustrated by Kirbi Fagan

A feel-good tale of a clever and determined stallion set against a well-developed landscape. Full review >

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by Rebecca Stead & Wendy Mass

A page-turner with striking characters and a satisfying puzzle at its heart. Full review >

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