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Middle Grade Fiction
252
GRADES 5-7
Middle Grade Fiction12 books per year per year
INTERESTS
Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
DESCRIPTION
For Grades 5-7
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for stories with greater emotional depth and nuance. Selections highlight character-driven stories across contemporary, realistic, and approachable genre fiction, offering accessible narratives that reflect a wide range of experiences through thoughtful, engaging storytelling. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
Recent Selections In Middle Grade Fiction
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Middle grade readers who enjoy relatable, emotionally grounded stories that reflect a wide range of experiences.
Upcoming Titles In Middle Grade Fiction
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GRADES 5 - 7
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Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
This collection features fiction titles selected for upper elementary and early middle school readers who are ready for engaging, well-crafted stories that reflect their everyday lives and interests. Selections span contemporary and realistic fiction, as well as approachable genre titles, offering accessible narratives with emotional depth, humor, and heart—designed to encourage independent reading and sustained engagement.
294
294
Interests
Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
GRADES 6 - 8
Upper Middle School Fiction
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for deeper, more complex stories that mirror a shift toward independence and broader viewpoints. Selections include character-driven narratives that explore identity, relationships, and change with greater emotional and thematic nuance, offering space for reflection as readers begin to see themselves in a wider world beyond their immediate experience. Some selections may explore identity, relationships, and real-world challenges, including LGBTQIA+ themes, moderate language, social issues, and other sensitive topics.
252
252
Interests
Coming-of-Age, Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
GRADES 6 - 8
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Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
This collection features fiction titles selected for older middle school readers who are ready for longer, more layered stories that explore growing independence and changing perspective. Selections include realistic and speculative fiction with increased emotional and narrative complexity, offering stories that look beyond immediate experience and invite readers to engage with broader questions about identity, belonging, and the world around them.
294
294
Interests
Coming-of-Age, Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
This collection features high-interest fiction titles designed to capture attention quickly and keep middle school readers engaged. Selections emphasize strong hooks, dynamic pacing, and engaging voices across a range of genres, prioritizing momentum and immediate appeal over genre or format.
294
294
Interests
Adventure, High-Interest, Humor, Speculative Fiction, Fiction, Reluctant Readers, Realistic Fiction
This collection features graphic novels that bring stories to life through immersive visuals and compelling narratives. Selections span a wide range of genres and styles, blending humor, adventure, and character-driven storytelling to create engaging reading experiences that draw readers into rich, visually driven worlds.
336
336
Interests
High-Interest, Fiction, Nonfiction, Graphic Novels, Reluctant Readers
GRADES 5 - 8
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Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
Books in this collection are Accelerated Reader Quiz Ready
PG Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
This collection features middle grade fiction titles selected for a more content-conscious reading experience. Selections span genres and include both lighter stories and titles that explore more meaningful themes in age-appropriate ways, offering range without unexpected content.
280
280
Interests
Coming-of-Age, Humor, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
Middle Grade Fiction Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
294
per year
294
Upper Middle School Fiction
12 books per year
252
per year
252
Upper Middle School Fiction Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
294
per year
294
High-Interest Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
294
per year
294
Graphic Novels Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
336
per year
336
PG Middle Plus
You get extra books in September and October
You get extra books in September and October
14 books per year
280
per year
280
