Lush Books

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