I read 32 middle grade books (books aimed at the 8-12 year old audience) in 2017, and my goal for 2018 is to ramp up my middle grade reading. I absolutely love children's literature and the quality of books coming out lately is quite incredible. I also find that when I'm in a reading rut, a good middle grade book will grab me and pull me in.
Here are my top ten middle grade books that I read in 2017:
Some Kind of Couragei by Dan Geimhart
An adventure story about a boy on a quest to rescue his horse. Bluebonnet nominee. A beautiful story about grief, finding home, and accepting others.
Stella by Starlight by Sharon Draper
A coming-of-age story about a black girl in the segregated South. Highly recommended. Excellent on audio.
Short by Holly Goldberg Sloan
A story of growing up and discovering oneself.
Fish in a Tree by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
A story of differing abilities. An incredible protagonist. Reminiscent of Patricia Polacco's Thank You, Mr. Falker. Great on audio.
The Inquisitor's Tale by Adam Gidwitz
A Newberry Honor Book. Just incredibly written. Excellent on audio.
The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud
Spooky, fast-paced, and thrilling. The first in a series.
Maybe a Fox by Kathi Appelt and Alison McGhee
A Bluebonnet nominee. A beautiful story about dealing with grief.
Framed! by James Ponti
The first in a super fun mystery series.
Rhyme Schemer by K.A. Holt
A novel in verse, told from a bully's point of view.
Orphan Island by Laurel Snyder
A story about growing up. Reminiscent of Peter Pan.
Please share your favorite middle grade reads!
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