Lush Books

Greenglass House Mr. Lemoncello and the Titanium Ticket The Westing Game Charlie and the Chocolate Factory These stories combine puzzles, competition, and mystery, following clever kids navigating high-stakes challenges, uncovering secrets, and using creativity and logic to succeed in unusual settings.   Here’s what they’re about   The Candymakers Four children are invited to compete in a famous candy factory’s annual contest to create the next best sweet. Each contestant bri

The Willoughbys Ottoline and the Yellow Cat The Mysterious Benedict Society The Terrible Two These stories feature quirky humour, eccentric worlds, and clever kids navigating odd adults, using wit, teamwork, and creativity to solve problems and outsmart expectations.   Here’s what they’re about   A Series of Unfortunate Events: The Bad Beginning After their parents die in a terrible fire, Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire are sent to live with the sinister Count Olaf. Disgu

Big Nate Timmy Failure The Terrible Two These stories combine humour, school life, and quirky protagonists, following kids who navigate everyday challenges with creativity, confidence, and plenty of laugh-out-loud misadventures.   Here’s what they’re about   The Smartest Kid in the Universe Jake McQuade is an average kid who prefers video games and snacks to schoolwork — until a science experiment accidentally turns him into the smartest kid in the universe. Suddenly, Jake kn

The ages of 8–12 are a golden window for reading growth. At this stage, children are ready for richer stories, deeper emotions, and bigger ideas – while still craving adventure, humour, and excitement. Middle-grade books meet kids exactly where they are, helping them build confidence, empathy, and stamina as readers. The books below span a range of popular middle-grade genres, offering something for every kind of reader and helping kids discover what they truly love to read.

These books are perfect for kids who love mystery, creepy settings, and spooky vibes — without nightmares. Goosebumps: Night of the Living Dummy A fan-favourite Goosebumps title that delivers jumpy moments, creepy laughs, and a perfectly pitched scare level for ages 8–12. The Graveyard Book Atmospheric and gently spooky, with ghosts who are more charming than terrifying — ideal for confident readers who enjoy eerie settings. Small Spaces Creeping suspense, scarecrows, and a

The Bad Guys Captain Underpants Max Crumbly InvestiGators All of these titles lean into visual humour, silly scenarios, and high-energy storytelling that keeps reading fun and pressure-free. Here’s what they’re about Dog Man When a police officer and his loyal dog are injured in an accident, doctors save the day by combining them into one hero: Dog Man. Part dog, part man, and all heart, Dog Man must stop the evil Petey the Cat while navigating friendship, responsibility, and

There’s irresistible fun in stories woven with secret spells and charms - where whispered words can open doors, shimmer in the air, and turn an ordinary school day into a dash of pure magic.   The Hotel Between – Sean Easley Cam discovers a magical hotel that can transport him anywhere in the world — but each room hides a secret, and one charm may be the key to finding his missing mother.   The Marvelwood Magicians – Diane Zahler A family of suburban magicians hiding their po

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

Few things are more thrilling than a story where an ordinary kid discovers an ancient amulet - one that hums with secrets, grants strange powers, and turns a normal day into an unforgettable adventure. Tomb of Shadows (Seven Wonders #3) – Peter Lerangis A thrilling global quest where the heroes seek a powerful Egyptian relic - an amulet that could either save or destroy them. The Legend of the Rift (Seven Wonders #5) – Peter Lerangis Ancient relics, pharaoh magic, and secret

There’s nothing quite like a funny middle grade book – the kind that makes you snort-laugh in public, grin through the gross bits, and discover that even the spookiest or strangest adventures can leave you giggling. The Super Life of Ben Braver – Marcus Emerson When Ben accidentally lands in a secret school for kids with superpowers, his hilarious attempts to fit in cause more explosions than heroics. Frazzled: Everyday Disasters and Impending Doom – Booki Vivat A doodle-fill