Anthropomorphized Animals
Children love both the familiarity and the fantasy in books where the animals…..
Fiction with Dogs
Middle grade books with dogs? Count me in!… (more)
Fiction with Water Elements
The power of water isn’t a theme readers typically look for… (more)
Fiction-in-verse can be a great choice for all readers…..(more)
Fractured Fairy Tales
Fractured fairy tales aren’t just for girls, so make sure to hand these books to all your readers….(more)
Historical Adventure
Chapter book readers often get deeply attached to their favorite series…..(more)
Humor
Many middle grade readers want to transition from slapstick humor but still enjoy a good laugh…. (more)
Science Fiction
Due to its complex world-building, science fiction can sometimes be tricky for middle grade readers…. (more)
Realistic Fiction: Walking in Someone Else’s Shoes
These books showcase female characters who experience the world in unique ways….(more)
Fantasy: Dragons
Dragons really spark the imagination of middle-grade readers…. (more)
Fantasy: With Ancient Myths
After finishing a Rick Riordan series, it can be tough to decide what to read next…. (more)
Fiction: Adults as Villians
Kids love cheering for the heroes, especially when it’s the young characters who outsmart the adults….. (more)
Fiction: Survival
Books about surviving in the wild offer a unique kind of suspense….. (more)
Humor: Memoir
For older middle grade readers, discovering the dystopian genre….. (more)
Author: Katherine Applegate
Katherine Applegate has written many fantastic books for readers of all ages…. (more)
Fiction with Animals
Human children and their relationships with animals are…. (more)
Mysteries with Spies
Mysteries are great opportunities to see if the reader is deeply comprehending….(more)
Fiction at Summer Camp
Books set at overnight summer camps allow readers a sneak peak…. (more)
Contemporary Historical Fiction
Historical fiction that covers an event the reader’s parents lived through…. (more)
Historical Fiction – WWII
World War II continues hook middle grade readers into historical fiction…. (more)
Memoirs with Humor
Memoirs are a great nonfiction subgenre for middle grade readers, especially…. (more)
Anthropomorphized Animals
Books with multiple narrators challenge readers with a variety of perspectives….(more)
Fiction with Language
Authors who experiment with words, structure, and language delight readers… (more)
Puppet in progress
Middle grade books featuring siblings are a great way for readers to connect the text…(more)