We’re halfway through the year, and it’s already been a brilliant one for middle-grade books. With dozens of great new stories out every month, it’s hard to narrow it down to the best of the year so far—but there are some really standout stories that readers of all ages shouldn’t miss out on.
Some stories continue an ongoing series, with the latest releases drawing us deeper into fantasy worlds or the work of junior detectives. Authors like B. B. Alston and Nazima Pathan continue tales of high-action adventure in amazing magical worlds, bringing us stories that will delight existing fans while bringing in brand-new readers.
There are also plenty of standalone and debut stories that belong on a list of the best books of the year so far. We have timely tales of nonbinary students challenging gender stereotypes, thought-provoking stories about family tragedy and generational trauma, and historical novels that bring issues from the past into the present day and remind us that human nature is the same no matter the era.
Whatever kinds of stories you and the young readers in your life enjoy, you’re bound to find something with appeal on this list of the best middle grade books of the year so far. Some of...
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