What to Read Now - Kids Middle Grade Books (Paperback)

New and notable middle grade books (for readers ages 8-12) in paperback. Also check out our list of New and Notable Middle Grade Books - Hardcover

Last updated March 5, 2024.

A Rover's Story By Jasmine Warga Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780063113930
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Published: Balzer + Bray - February 27th, 2024

Perfect for fans of Peter Brown's The Wild Robot! I loved the parallel storytelling of Resilience (a Mars Rover) and Sophia (a scientist's daughter); as Resilience grows into their own sentience and Sophie grows up. --Jamie K.


It’s Boba Time for Pearl Li! By Nicole Chen Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780063228627
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Published: Quill Tree Books - March 5th, 2024

Finally Seen By Kelly Yang Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781534488342
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 27th, 2024

The Human Kaboom: 6 Explosively Different Stories with the Same Exact Name! By Adam Rubin Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780593462409
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Published: G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers - March 5th, 2024

The Hoop Con (Play the Game #1) By Amar Shah Cover Image
$7.99
ISBN: 9781338840315
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Published: Scholastic Inc. - March 5th, 2024

Alliana, Girl of Dragons By Julie Abe Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9780316300469
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Published: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers - February 6th, 2024

You Are Here: Connecting Flights By Ellen Oh Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9780063239098
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Published: Allida - February 27th, 2024

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief By A.F. Steadman Cover Image
$9.99
ISBN: 9781665912747
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Published: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers - February 6th, 2024

I love Skandar and his unicorn world! This is high-energy fun, set in a magic school with compelling characters who experience real-world challenges, too. Steadman has cleverly upended the unicorn myth - I'm all for it and can't wait to read the whole series with my kids! --Maggie