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Tween

15 Classics That 8- to 12-Year-Olds Say Are Worth Reading Today

We went straight to the kids to find out what classic books have stood the test of time and continue to be beloved by tween readers today.

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Text Those Worries Away

New York Times bestselling author Sara Shepard shares her advice for coping with worries so they won’t overtake your life. Or, for that matter, ruin your fun!

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Mind-Blowing Dystopian Books for Middle Grade Readers

Once your middle grade reader picks up these mind-blowing dystopian books, they won’t be able to put them down.

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16 Moving & Emotive Historical Fiction for Tweens

These books are great examples of historical fiction that inspire middle grade readers to empathize with characters from other times and places.

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15 Magical Books About Unicorns for Kids

For kids mesmerized by the magic and mystery of unicorns, here are a few fantastic books featuring these mythical creatures.

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6 Books That 6th Grade Girls Are Raving About

The secret to getting busy tweens to read? Finding the book that hooks. Sixth graders are raving about these friendship and adventure stories.

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Growing Reader

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Art Comes To Life in These Middle Grade Novels

If you have a curious and creative kid at home who loves artsy stories, here are some excellent novels about art bursting into action.

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Crack the Code! 13 Books About Puzzles and Codes for 9- to 12-Year-Olds

Filled with secret codes and puzzles to solve and tantalizing mysteries to unravel, these 15 books will keep your child glued to the page.

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Books Like Holes: 17 Imaginative and Adventurous Next-Reads for Tweens

Filled with mystery, adventure, humor, and a bit of misery, these books will appeal to all kinds of fans of Louis Sachar's Holes.

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14 Kid-Approved Middle Grade Books That Tackle Mental Health

Books with thoughtful portrayals of characters who encounter mental health issues can offer tween readers comfort, connection, and inspiration.

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Growing Reader

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The Best Middle Grade & Chapter Books of 2021

From wacky graphic novels to remarkable memoirs to transfixing historical fiction, we’ve rounded up the best middle grade and chapter books of 2021.

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The Best Books of 2020 for Tweens

With 2020 coming to a close, it’s the perfect time to take a look back at all the great books the year had to offer for middle grade readers.

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