Category: mid-grade

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

The Plentiful Darkness by Heather Kassner || Dark, Lyrical Coming of Age Story

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Horror     Found Family     Friendship Bonds     Orphans     Grief/Loss     Off-Screen Death     Perfect for readers who want: A dark, creepy story along the lines of mid-grade Gothic Found family and friendship bonds An adorable rat sidekick called […]

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Paola Santiago and the Forest of Nightmares by Tehlor Kay Mejia || Mexican Folklore And Feels

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Folklore     Mythology     Diversity     Latino     Mexican     Perfect for readers who want: Mexican mythology and folklore brought to life. Fast-paced adventure that sweeps you along for the ride. An overarching mystery that’ll keep you guessing. […]

Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Josephine Against the Sea by Shakirah Bourne || A Foray Into Love, Loss, and Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     Fantasy     Coming of Age     Mythology     Diversity     Neurodivergent     Autism     Barbados     Caribbean     Grief/Loss     Family Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: Unique (and sometimes creepy) Caribbean mythology and lore. […]

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Rea and the Blood of the Nectar by Payal Doshi || Portal Fantasy Adventure Set in India

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Portal Fantasy     Adventure     Sibling Bonds     Friendship Bonds     Coming of Age     Diversity     Indian     Mentions of suicide     Death     Kidnapping     Perfect for readers who want: Fast-paced portal fantasy adventure. […]

Curse of the Phoenix by Aimee Carter || Mythical Adventure With Sibling Bonds

Curse of the Phoenix by Aimee Carter || Mythical Adventure With Sibling Bonds

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Adventure     Mythical Creatures     Dragons     Sibling Bonds     LGBTQ+     F/F Romance     Disability Rep     Chronic Illness     Asthma     Grief/Loss     Perfect for readers who want: Books filled with animals (including the […]

The Startup Squad (#1 – 3) by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear || Diverse, Young Female Entrepreneurs

The Startup Squad (#1 – 3) by Brian Weisfeld and Nicole C. Kear || Diverse, Young Female Entrepreneurs

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Contemporary     STEM     Entrepreneurship     Diversity     Friendship Bonds     Perfect for readers who want: STEM books that are fun to read plus teach valuable lessons (without beating readers over the head with them). A diverse set of characters that have to learn […]

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

The Last Fallen Star by Graci Kim || Adventure Meets Korean Mythology

Content Tags: Middle Grade     Fantasy     Mythology     Witches     Diversity     Korean     Sibling Bonds     Adoption     Perfect for readers who want: Adventure and mythology along the lines of Percy Jackson. Except, you know, with Korean mythology and characters! A thoughtful discussion on adoption, […]