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10 Fun Middle-Grade Books featuring Dynamic Duos

It’s pure fun watching dynamic duos in middle grade books – those unstoppable pairs who bicker, banter, and somehow save the day together, proving that two heads (and twice the trouble) are always better than one.

 

 

Framed! – James Ponti

Florian and Margaret use their smarts, sarcasm, and “Theory of All Small Things” to solve crimes — sometimes faster than the FBI.

 

Lemons – Melissa Savage

Lemonade Liberty Witt and Tobin Sky team up to hunt Bigfoot — but end up finding friendship, laughter, and healing instead.

 

The Mummy in the Attic – Mitch Mitchell

Tom McNabb and his fearless best friend Stevie make a perfectly mismatched pair — one cautious, one bold — who stumble into an ancient mystery that turns their quiet suburb into a wild adventure.

The Terrible Two – Mac Barnett & Jory John

Miles and Niles are pranksters extraordinaire — two masterminds whose antics turn their boring town into a hilarious battleground of wits.

 

City Spies – James Ponti

A street-smart hacker and a global team of young spies — especially best friends Sara and Kat — must outsmart villains and trust each other to survive.

 

Greenglass House – Kate Milford

Milo and Meddy form an unlikely friendship as they unravel the mysterious secrets of the strange guests snowed in at Milo’s family inn.

 

The Magic Misfits – Neil Patrick Harris

Carter and Leila become fast friends as they lead a team of tricksters to stop a crooked carnival owner — a magical mix of heart and teamwork.

 

The Night Gardener – Jonathan Auxier

Siblings Molly and Kip must rely on each other to survive the eerie secrets of an English manor — and face the haunting truth behind its curse.

 

Freak the Mighty – Rodman Philbrick

Max and Kevin — one strong, one brilliant — form an unbreakable bond that proves true friendship can conquer any obstacle.

 

Theodosia and the Serpents of Chaos – R.L. LaFevers

Clever Theodosia and her loyal streetwise friend Sticky Will take on ancient Egyptian curses and sinister grown-ups with wit and courage.


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