New Middle Grade & Chapter Books Coming in Fall 2025
by Janssen Bradshaw
As the summer months wind down and give way to back-to-school season, it’s the perfect time for cozy fall reading.
With the arrival of cooler temperatures, shorter days, and pumpkin-spiced everything comes an array of new middle grade books and chapter books to check out! From graphic novels and new spins on childhood classics to mysteries and adventures, here are the most exciting chapter books and middle grade reads coming this fall.
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The Dark Times of Nimble Nottingham
Buy from:Nimble Nottingham is doing his best to survive on the streets of London during World War II. When a bomb falls on Gravenhurst Manor, Nim sneaks into the ruins to look for valuables to sell. He finds a safe, cracks it, and accidentally releases the monster locked inside. Now, with the creature wreaking havoc on the city, Nim and his friends must find a way to return it to its prison.
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Candace, the Universe, and Everything
Buy from:Candace’s first day of eighth grade takes a bizarre turn when a bird flies out of her locker. Later, a mysterious notebook appears in her locker with new messages appearing as she reads. With the help of a professor and a quantum physicist, Candace discovers that her locker is a portal in time. Before long, Candace embarks on an unforgettable journey to learn the secrets contained within her locker and the universe.
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The Poisoned King
Buy from:The first book of this series, Impossible Creatures, was a massive hit with young readers, and this sequel is just as excellent. With poison spreading across the Archipelago, Christopher musters his courage and jumps feet-first back into a world filled with magical beasts, mysteries, and adventure.
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Range (Adapted for Young Readers)
Buy from:I love good adaptations, especially when they’re nonfiction. This compilation of stories from athletes, musicians, artists, and scientists is full of inspiration for young minds. It encourages young people to experiment and try out various things rather than focusing on a single specialty.
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The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze
Buy from:Thirteen-year-old Henson Blayze is a football prodigy, and the entire town is eager to see him play in high school. But when Henson speaks out about an injustice, the town turns against him. Soon, he must choose to either cave to the town’s demands or turn his back on football forever. This heartfelt story tackles themes of injustice, racism, and unrealistic expectations.
Ages 10+(On sale: 9/23/2025)
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Junie B. Jones and a Little Monkey Business: The Graphic Novel
Buy from:I love that many beloved childhood books are being adapted into graphic novels. In this installment, Junie B. Jones is not thrilled with the newest member of her family — her baby brother. However, when her grandma refers to the baby as a little monkey, it changes her whole mindset. A baby monkey living in her house? That’s something she can get behind.
Ages 6 - 9(On sale: 9/30/2025)
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History Smashers: Ancient Egypt
Buy from:For nonfiction lovers, the History Smashers series is an absolute home run. These books “smash” everything you thought you knew about history. In this book, readers will find out what’s true about Ancient Egypt and what’s not. This series is like MythBusters for history. My kids love these books and can’t wait to read this upcoming title!
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 10/7/2025)
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Finding Lost
Buy from:After her dad’s death, Cordy struggles to cope as her mom plans to move out of the small town she loves. Hoping to stay in their hometown, Cordy looks for anything that will convince her mom not to move their family. When she comes across a dirty, stray dog and takes him home, he becomes the new beginning their family desperately needs.
Ages 9+(On sale: 10/7/2025)
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Dragonborn
Buy from:Alex’s life is about to change more than she ever expected. Frustrated with her mother’s overbearing strictness, Alex lets out a heated roar and discovers she can transform into a dragon! Now, at a school for kids like her, Alex must learn to harness her new abilities and defend the human world against a growing threat.
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 10/14/2025)
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Ms. Pennypickle’s Puzzle Quest
Buy from:Brothers Benjamin and Ethan have very little in common. Benjamin loves gaming, and Ethan loves sports. The one thing they agree on is that neither of them wants to go on a family road trip. Their attitude changes when they find a clue leading to a million-dollar race against five other families. Let the games begin!
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 10/14/2025)
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The Boxcar Children Classic Treasury
Buy from:Growing up, I obsessed over this series and read it countless times. Now that I’m a parent, I’m thrilled to see my girls equally enthralled with these stories! It’s a fun mystery series that readers of all ages can enjoy. It isn’t too scary, and it showcases fantastic sibling relationships. This boxed set includes all 19 of the original The Boxcar Children mysteries.
Ages 7 - 10(On sale: 10/21/2025)
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The Last Kids on Earth and the Destructor’s Lair
Buy from:The tenth book in this popular series is here! Jack and Quint return to a less-than-ideal situation. Being stuck in the Monster Dimension is just as horrible as it sounds and, as you can imagine, isn’t easy to escape! The kids must race through the Monster Dimension and find a mysterious creature who holds the key to saving the world.
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 11/4/2025)
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Girls Like Me
Buy from:Inspire your child to become an informed global citizen with this full-color book from Rebel Girls! With 100 interviews with girls from all around the world, your reader will learn about different cultures, foods, animals, popular landmarks, and dreams for the future.
Ages 9 - 12(On sale: 11/4/2025)
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The Treasure of Ocean Parkway
Buy from:Twelve-year-old Thea finds a secret door in the back of her closet that leads to a room filled with her grandfather's belongings and a clue to a hidden treasure. She reaches out to two kids with a mystery podcast who live in her apartment building, and the three of them embark on a whirlwind scavenger hunt through every nook and cranny of the building.
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 11/11/2025)
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A Babymouse Flip Book: LOVE (Heartbreaker + Puppy Love)
Buy from:The Babymouse graphic novel series has strong kid appeal and is excellent for a wide range of readers! This full-color book features two stories in one! Kids will love reading about their favorite mouse as she searches for a date to the school dance. Then, readers will flip the book over to read about Babymouse adopting an adorable puppy.
Ages 7 - 10(On sale: 12/2/2025)
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The Eyes, the Fire, & the Avalanche Kingdom
Buy from:I read The Eyes and the Impossible aloud to my children after it won the Newbery Medal, and we couldn’t set it down! We can’t wait to dive into this sequel, complete with illustrations, intriguing animals, and an exciting story.
Ages 8 - 12(On sale: 1/27/2026)
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