April 20, 2026

Middle Grade for Every Kind of Kid

There's a middle grade book for every kind of kid.

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These are the books featured in this post — tap any cover to find it on Amazon.

Cover of The Penderwicks

The Penderwicks

by Jeanne Birdsall

For the kid who loves family stories — four sisters, one unforgettable summer.

Cover of The Westing Game

The Westing Game

by Ellen Raskin

For the kid who loves a good mystery — clues, red herrings, and a plot clever enough to inspire theories.

Cover of The Invention of Hugo Cabret

The Invention of Hugo Cabret

by Brian Selznick

For the visual kid — half pictures, half prose, all magic. A Caldecott winner.

Cover of Where the Red Fern Grows

Where the Red Fern Grows

by Wilson Rawls

For the animal lover and the outdoor kid — read it together, it's worth it.

Cover of The Girl Who Drank the Moon

The Girl Who Drank the Moon

by Kelly Barnhill

For the kid who believes in magic — a Newbery winner about the power of hope.

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