Middle Grade (Ages 8–12) – Children’s Books by Age

Black Hole Radio - Nebulis

Ann Birdgenaw

Stay tuned for another exciting episode of Black Hole Radio–Nebulis!Hawk, Matt and Celeste and all the sixth grade are going on a field trip to . . . the Planetarium! It’s going to be so cool because Matt has permission to make a rap music video in the interactive space room. What could go wrong? Plenty when Hawk accidentally pushes the ON button on the black hole radio in his backpack! Big Yikes! The friends are swept away to Planet Nebulis during a deadly dust storm. Luckily, they discover an oasis. It’s a beautiful bioluminescent jungle, with enormous tree, flowers—and plant people. They find out that the planet’s life crystal needs to be reset to restore balance to the planet a...

Black Hole Radio - Furilani

Ann Birdgenaw

Stay tuned for another fantastic episode of Black Hole Radio—Furilani!Did one of the coolest girls in the school just talk to them? Hawk, Matt and Celeste are having a blast using their special powers to build their confidence and their popularity. They made the basketball championships and they’re winning over the kids at school. Hawk has been reading his grandpas journals and learning how to control the black hole radio in his garage. Unfortunately, Matt’s crystal from planet Labyrinthia reacts with the radio to send them on another wild adventure. This time to planet Furilani; a bustling spaceport planet, where intergalactic jetsetters and futuristic fashionistas use furry little cr...

Remember Remember

Richard Hardie

The Temporal Detective Agency gets together in Remember Remember for their third and probably their most dangerous adventure yet.Tertia, Unita, and their boyfriends’ holiday plans are ruined by the mysterious Mr North, from the Federal Bureau of Infinity, asking them to help stop two American presidents being kidnapped for ransom. However things are not as they seem. The Agency starts on a time travelling adventure that takes them to 19th century America and to the American War of Independence, as well as to 17th century London where they get mixed up in one of the most famous conspiracy plots of all time ... The Gunpowder Plot. On the way, they get help from people such as H G Wells, Thom...

Mrs. Alexander's Bracelets

Patrick D. Hicks

On a quiet lane in a town not too far and not too near, lives a woman named Mrs. Alexander—known for her bright smile, warm hugs, and a most unusual collection of bracelets.But these aren’t just any bracelets.Each one holds a drop of wonder, a swirl of joy, and a touch of magic—thanks to the mysterious golden oil in the little jar that sits by her window. With a gentle dab and a whispered wish, Mrs. Alexander sends her bracelets into the world, where they find just the right person at just the right time.From gloomy shopkeepers to shy school children, grumpy neighbors to tired travelers, her enchanted bracelets turn frowns into laughter and ordinary days into something a bit more spark...

Never Trust a Frog with a Book

Tamikio L. Dooley

Ella is a farm girl who enjoys working with animals and tending to the farm. She is being raised by her family with strong values. Chaos is what Ella confronts while trying to comprehend these pivotal values. Classified as the Girl of Literature, Ella is a book enthusiast. Ella's father rewards her for good work at school and chores by taking her to a pet shop where he purchases a pet bird and a frog, even though nobody can tell her about literature and books.

Doris is the name of the bird, and Quibbit is the name of the frog, according to Ella.

Quibbit is not quite right.

Ella is regretting accepting Quibbit the frog as her pet. Children ages 8-14 are the target audience for this book.

Dyani's Adventures

Kitty Arceneaux

🌟 AWARD-WINNING BOOK 🌟Step into the colorful world of Dyani’s Adventure, where curiosity leads the way and every corner holds a new discovery. Dyani feels a stirring in her spirit—a longing to explore beyond the familiar streets of her hometown. With courage in her heart, she sets off to see what lies beyond her block.Along the way, Dyani meets Melo, Yoli, Pilar, Navya, and many others—each with unique stories, traditions, and cultures to share. From the local library to lively markets, she uncovers the richness of the world and begins to wonder: Could the diversity she seeks be closer than she imagined?Join Dyani on a heartwarming journey of friendship, cultural discovery, and t...

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Atomic Fringe

Orion Friday

"Extraordinary characters headline this brisk, unputdownable SF romp." – Kirkus Reviews

Stranger Things meets The Iron Giant in this exciting middle-grade sci-fi adventure.

Join Mattie James and her friends as they evade government agents while struggling to repair a damaged robot that is the key to stopping an alien monster called the T-Max.

Dinosaurs Tunnel Book

Tunnel Books

Eighteen Dinosaurs Come Alive in this DINOSAURS TUNNEL BOOK.The Dinosaurs Tunnel Book is a 3D presentation that is all enclosed in a pull-out book with a peephole. The child will become captered into the Dinosaur World for learning and entertainment. Each Dinosaur is referenced with a number inside the peephole. The child can then review the information about each Dinosaur by looking at the chart provided in the book. The child will learn when the Dinosaur roamed the Earth and even learn what the Dinosaur had for dinner! The Dinosaurs Tunnel Book is a developmental tool that can enhance a child's motor skills, concentration skills, eye cordination skills, memory s...

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The Lost Forest Trilogy: Legacy of the Golden Bird

Lainey13

A magical yet haunting journey where light and darkness battle for survival.The Ring of Light. The existential threat to their very existence. The light must be extinguished at all costs. This is the rallying cry of the Octospy Nation. A nation of deadly creatures, half octopus, half spider. Each cluster possessing its own deadly set of skills, but all bowing to one leader. Octimus.They have set their sights on the last thing that is holding them back from completely taking over - The Ring of Light. A protective light force against the onslaught of evil trying to destroy the last of the magical kingdoms and the forests that have survived.The force of the l...

Pineapple Moon and Other Poems for Children

Carla L Ibanzo

What do children love to see in a story? Humour, adventure and some hint of mystery. Something that they can relate to. The Pineapple Moon book offers that and more. It is the ultimate poetry book. These poems are imaginative, engaging, and rhythmic; with life lessons that are character and confidence building. Every child will find two or more poems to call their favourites. And, parents will treasure these poems, too. Children will be encouraged to love and accept themselves and to follow their dreams. And most importantly, they'll learn to develop a deep love of poetry from very early.

Pinecraft

Maggie Scannell

Ten-year-old Josh Greenback lives in the idyllic village of Brookbrink, in northeast England. It is the first day of the school summer holidays and it begins to rain. Over the following days Brookbrink experiences flash flooding and the banks of the river Ahorn burst, flooding the whole village. Josh must leave his home and seek refuge in the community hall in the next town until the clean-up can begin. Josh’s mum Emma sends him to stay with his eccentric granny in Scotland, while the house gets dried out and repaired from the flooding.Pinecraft takes the reader on a wonderful trip to Ochtermuddy in Scotland. Whilst there, Josh meets a beaver called Timb. They quickly discover that althoug...

The Amazing Adventures of Jimmy Crikey

WallaceBriggs

Jimmy is the alien who chose to live on Earth after his Intergalactic ambassador parents died when they were overtaken by Earth’s coughs and colds. He was left in the care of a kindly ‘Aunt’ Ethel. Endowed with a bright red mop of unruly hair, big blue eyes, a small snub nose, pointed ears and enormous feet, the neighbourhood children ridiculed Jimmy, until he decided to run away to find a place where he could fit in. In his midnight flight through the forest he stumbled into the underground world of Roombelow. He rescued the town from the curse of the sleeping spell cast by Matilda the Witch and was ‘adopted’ by Mr McDonald, the Mayor. Matilda and Gemma, the little lady who lives ...

Discover the Best Middle Grade (Ages 8–12) for Young Readers

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Black Hole Radio - Nebulis

Black Hole Radio - Furilani

Remember Remember

Mrs. Alexander's Bracelets

Never Trust a Frog with a Book

Dyani's Adventures

Atomic Fringe

Dinosaurs Tunnel Book

The Lost Forest Trilogy: Legacy of the Golden Bird

Pineapple Moon and Other Poems for Children

Pinecraft

The Amazing Adventures of Jimmy Crikey