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Books
for kids
aged 8-12
Where kids, parents, teachers and librarians come for their next middle-grade read.


If your middle-grade reader liked The Mummy in the Attic, they might also like…
City of the Plague God The Egypt Game The Last Shadow Warrior Eleanor, Alice, and the Roosevelt Ghosts Each of these books blends mystery, history, and a touch of the supernatural, perfect for readers who love spooky adventures grounded in real-world emotion. Here’s what they’re about The Mummy in the Attic When a strange mummy linked to Ancient Egypt enters his life, Tom McNabb finds himself caught in a mystery that refuses to stay buried. As unsettling events unfold, Tom
Lexi McLarin
2 min read


10 Exciting Middle-Grade Books Brimming with Adventure
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
Lexi McLarin
2 min read


7 Awesome Middle-Grade books set in Ancient Egypt
Middle grade books set in Ancient Egypt capture the joy of exploring a world of golden tombs, secret hieroglyphs, clever curses, and brave kids who dare to uncover the mysteries of the past. The Red Pyramid – Rick Riordan When siblings Carter and Sadie discover their link to the Egyptian gods, they must master ancient magic to stop chaos from consuming the modern world. Mystery of the Egyptian Scroll – Scott Peters A young scribe must solve the disappearance of a stolen scrol
Lexi McLarin
1 min read
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