Intermediate and Middle School Age Books that are Perfect for Cozy Fall Evenings (2020)
The crisp fall weather is finally here! If you are looking for good books for your intermediate or middle school child, I have the perfect list for you. Personally, I love when my son says that reading is fun. It just takes the right books to get that response from him. He is very opinionated about books, so not only is this list approved by me, but it's also enthusiastically approved by my 5th grader! The following is a list of his most recent favorite books.
Fox Tails: The Great Bunk Bed Battle
by Tina Kugler| On sale September 1 ,2020| 9781338561678 | $4.99 ; Ages 7-10
Siblings Fritz and Franny have all sorts of bedtime adventures in this early reader from Geisel Honor winner Tina Kügler! It's time for bed! Fox siblings Fritz and Franny --and their adorable dog, Fred --get up to different bedtime shenanigans across three short stories in this full-color early reader. An imaginative bedtime routine leads the trio through a castle, a volcano, and even the center of the Earth as they debate whose bunk is best. But at the end of it all, these foxes find a way to meet in the middle.
The Captive Kingdom (The Ascendance series, Book #4)
by Jennifer A. Nielsen | October 6, 2020 | 9781338551082 | $17.99; Ages 8-12+
Acclaimed author Jennifer A. Nielsen marks a return to the world of her beloved New York Times bestseller The False Prince inthe highly anticipated fourth book of the Ascendance series, THE CAPTIVE KINGDOM!
by Kelly Yang | On sale September 15, 2020 | 9781338591385 | $17.99; Ages 8-12
The powerful, hilarious, and resonant sequel to the award-winning novelFront Deskalready has three starred reviews! Its timely immigration plotline makes it the perfect book to broach antiracism and ally-ship with kids!
by Varian Johnson, illustrated by Shannon Wright | On sale: October 6, 2020 | 9781338236132 | $12.99; Ages 8-12
Coretta Scott King Honor author Varian Johnson teams up with rising cartoonist Shannon Wright for a delightful middle-grade graphic novel! Maureen and Francine are growing apart and there's nothing Maureen can do to stop it. Are sisters really forever? Or will middle school change things for good?
by Maria Scrivan| On sale: September 1, 2020 | Graphix/Scholastic |9781338538243| $12.99; Ages 8-12
The sequel to the instant New York Times bestseller Nat Enough, FORGET ME NAT by syndicated cartoonist Maria Scrivaninfuses excellent visual storytelling with humor and heart to capture the complexities of a first crush through the eyes of a young Natalie Mariano.
by Sarah Albee | On sale November 10, 2020 | 9781338575781 | $9.99; Ages 8-12
Science meets real-life mystery in this adventurous look at incredible unexpected finds that changed history.Packed with incredible stories and expert tips for making your own exciting finds, this is an accessible, action-packed introduction to the world of archaeology.
The Invasion (AnimoprhsGraphix #1)
by K.A. Applegate and Michael Grant; illustrated by Chris Grine| On sale: October 6, 2020 | 9781338538090 | $12.99; Ages 8-12)
The wildly popular, bestselling sci-fi series—with over 35 million copies in print—by Katherine Applegate and Michael Grant returns in a new full-color graphic novel series, adapted by Eisner Award nominee Chris Grine. Sometimes weird things happen to people. Ask Jake. He could tell you about the night he and his friends saw a strange light in the sky that seemed to be heading right for them. That was the night five normal kids learned that humanity is under a silent attack --and were given the power to fight back.
I hope that this list of the best intermediate and middle school age books is helpful. Reading is so helpful for the development of young children. When you are able to make reading fun, everyone wins!
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