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There’s a special kind of fun in adventure stories set in suburbia—where the quiet cul-de-sacs and tidy hedges hide secret maps, midnight missions, and mysteries waiting just beyond the letterbox. The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie find a strange mummy tucked away in the attic, their sleepy suburban world explodes into invisible mishaps, ancient magic, and backyard mayhem. The Fourteenth Goldfish – Jennifer L. Holm When Ellie’s

Nothing beats the wild thrill of a middle grade adventure — when every clue leads to danger, every secret opens a new door, and ordinary kids discover they’re braver than they ever dreamed. Wildoak – C.C. Harrington A stuttering girl and a snow leopard find each other in a misty Cornish forest — a quiet but powerful adventure about friendship, nature, and courage. The Explorer – Katherine Rundell After a plane crash, four children must survive in the Amazon rainforest, uncov

Middle grade stories about self-discovery celebrate the joy of watching young characters uncover who they really are – brave, curious, and capable of far more than they ever imagined The Lonely Heart of Maybelle Lane by Kate O’Shaughnessy Shy, music-loving Maybelle takes a daring road trip to meet the father she’s never known – and finds her own voice and strength along the way. The House That Wasn’t There by Elana K. Arnold When two kids discover their houses are mysterious

Fantasy middle grade books fill the imagination with joy, whisking readers to worlds of magic and mystery where brave hearts, strange creatures, and impossible dreams come vividly to life. The Secret of Nightingale Wood – Lucy Strange In 1919, a lonely girl discovers a hidden forest where strange magic – and an ancient secret – might be the key to saving her family. The Sea in Winter – Christine Day A modern story with a mythic undercurrent, where a young dancer must find h

Middle grade books with ancient civilizations at their heart invite readers to uncover the joy of lost worlds – where buried secrets, forgotten gods, and daring discoveries bring history crackling to life. Secrets of the Tombs: The Phoenix Code – Helen Moss When Ryan and Cleo meet on an archaeological dig in Egypt, a modern-day mystery unfolds around an ancient tomb – and they must crack the code before time runs out. The Lost Scroll of the Physician – Alisha Sevigny In Anci

Middle grade books about everyday lives with a twist celebrate the joy of discovering that even the most ordinary days can hide secrets, surprises, and a spark of the impossible waiting to turn life upside down. The Friendship Experiment – Erin Teagan A budding scientist tries to apply lab logic to middle-school friendships, but discovers that emotions don’t follow formulas. The Extraordinary Colours of Auden Dare – Zillah Bethell In a world where water is scarce, a colour-bl

Middle grade stories about friendship remind us of the joy in finding our people - the ones who make us laugh, stand by us when things get weird, and prove that adventures are always better when shared The Secret Deep by Lindsay Galvin After their mother’s mysterious death, two sisters find themselves on a remote island where science and the supernatural intertwine – forging new friendships amid danger and loss. The Great Pet Heist by Emily Ecton A group of pets band togethe