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Helping Kids Aged 8–12 Fall in Love With Reading
Fun, adventurous middle-grade books + expert reading tips for parents.


7 Engaging Middle-Grade Books about Ancient Civilizations
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
Lexi McLarin
2 min read


7 Fun Middle-Grade Books about Everyday Lives with a Twist!
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
Lexi McLarin
1 min read


8 Wonderful Middle-Grade Books about Kids' Friendship
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
Lexi McLarin
2 min read
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