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, uncovering secrets that lead them to a lost city and a life-changing discovery.

The Lightning Thief – Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson discovers he’s the son of Poseidon and embarks on a dangerous cross-country quest to recover Zeus’s stolen lightning bolt.

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

When Tom McNabb and his best friend Stevie uncover a tiny Egyptian mummy in the attic, their ordinary world explodes into a whirlwind of ancient magic, invisible mishaps, and a race to uncover the truth behind Tom’s missing father.

City of Ghosts – Victoria Schwab

When Cassidy crosses into the world of the dead, her ghost-hunting adventures in Edinburgh become far more real — and chilling — than she ever imagined.

The Inquisitor’s Tale – Adam Gidwitz

Three medieval children — a peasant girl, a young monk, and a boy who can heal with a touch — embark on a daring adventure filled with miracles, danger, and humor.

Greenglass House – Kate Milford

Milo’s quiet winter at his family’s inn turns into a thrilling mystery when a group of eccentric guests arrive with hidden secrets and a missing treasure.

Sky Song – Abi Elphinstone

In the frozen kingdom of Erkenwald, a girl and a runaway inventor set off on a daring quest to free their people from an evil Ice Queen.

The Marvels – Brian Selznick

A mysterious shipwreck, a hidden mansion, and an artistic legacy connect two boys across time in a visually stunning adventure.

The Mapmakers – Tamzin Merchant

A young apprentice cartographer discovers that maps can be alive — and must journey across fantastical lands to uncover the truth about her missing father.