10 Best Middle-Grade Books To Read by Favbookshelf

10 Best Middle Grade Books

When life gets too hard, there is nothing better to read than a Middle-Grade book. The adorable and delicate stories make their place in the heart of the readers. Below is a list of Middle-Grade books that will give you all the cozy feels.

10 Best Middle Grade Books
10 Best Middle-Grade Books

#1 The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett


About the Book

The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett
The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Title: The Secret Garden

Author: Frances Hodgson Burnett

Publisher: Children’s Classics

Pages: 331

Goodreads rating: 4.15

After Mary Lennox’s parents die, she is sent off to live in the mansion of a distant relative. Mary is young and spoiled; she doesn’t want to live in a dark and dreary place like the mansion until, one day, she finds a path to a secret garden that holds the key to changing many lives.

Why do we recommend it?

This middle-grade book has all the feels of an English, rustic countryside with crackling fireplaces and large libraries. But, apart from the beautiful story of hope and redemption, the atmosphere of this book makes me want to pack up my bag and leave for England.

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#2 Matilda by Roald Dahl


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Matilda by Roald Dahl, best middle grade books
Matilda by Ronald Dahl

Title: Matilda

Author: Roald Dahl

Publisher: Puffin Books

Pages: 240

Goodreads rating: 4.33

Matilda is a dream child for every average parent; she is a good student with excellent manners, but her parents are not expected. They have a problem with her studying in general. They need help understanding the need to study. To add, Matilda’s principal Miss Trunchball is bent on making her life miserable. With immense patience and wit, Matilda will overcome all her obstacles one by one.

Why do we recommend it?

This book is an ode to every child who grew up loving books and reading. It is a fun and fast-paced story, with the constant mention of fictional characters (especially Dickens!), and one of the best middle-grade books that every book lover will love.

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#3 The Body Under the Piano by Martha Jocelyn


About the Book

The Body Under the Piano by Martha Jocelyn, best middle grade books
The Body Under the Piano by Martha Jocelyn

Title: The Body Under the Piano

Author: Martha Jocelyn

Publisher: Tundra books

Pages: 325

Goodreads rating: 3.90

Aggie Morton lives in a small town on the coast of England in 1902 and is bored after her father’s death. That is until two things happen at once, a dead body is found in the dance room, and she meets Hercot Poirot. Together, this duo will wander through the maze of mystery and try to find the culprit.

Why do we recommend it?

If the names remind you of someone, you are on the right path. Agatha Christie and Hercule Poirot inspire it. This middle-grade book is a cozy book full of dancers, notebooks, and teacups, perfect for lovers of mystery and middle grades.

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#4 The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes


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The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes
The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil Hickes

Title: The Haunting of Aveline Jones

Author: Phil Hickes

Publisher: Usborne Publishing

Pages: 350

Goodreads Rating: 4.27

Aveline loves ghost stories. So she is especially delighted when she finds a notebook full of them on what would have been an otherwise boring Halloween. But sinister forces are rising from the dark, and the stories are not just stories anymore.

Why do we recommend it?

Nothing spells cozy better than a small town and Halloween, especially with a sprinkle of spookiness. Apart from the cover, which is very atmospheric, this book is one of the best middle-grade books that has delightful and exciting mysteries.

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#5 Sheets by Brenna Thummler


About the Book

Sheets by Breanna Thumler, best middle grade books
Sheets by Breanna Thumler

Title: Sheets

Author: Brenna Thummler

Publisher: Oni Press

Pages: 239

Goodreads Rating: 3.85

Marjorie only hates two things; doing laundry and ghosts. So what happens when Wendell, a spirit, invades Glatt’s laundry, only seeking a friend?

Why do we recommend it?

Sheets is a cute and wholesome story with beautiful illustrations. The illustrations, specifically of the town, were amazingly done in muted colors. Sometimes all you need is a simple story to tug at your heart and bless your eyeballs, and Sheets is here to deliver.

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#6 A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig


About the Book

A Boy Called Christmas by Matt Haig

Title: A Boy Called Christmas

Author: Matt Haig

Publisher: Canongate

Pages: 247

Goodreads Rating: 4.16

A Boy Called Christmas is the story of Father Christmas. Nicholas and his father were poor in a far-off land but lived happily. His father leaves home searching for more money and leaving him with his aunt. Fed up from the harsh treatment of his aunt, Nicholas goes on a magical and exciting adventure.

Why do we recommend it?

This is one of the most wholesome middle-grade books that I have ever read. The story’s atmosphere and fond family give the book a warm feel and make it very cozy.

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#7 The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy


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The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy, best middle grade books
The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie Mackesy

Title: The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse

Author: Charlie Mackesy

Publisher: Harper One

Pages: 128

Goodreads Rating: 4.59

This is a collection of comic strips about four unusual friends: a boy, a mole, a fox, and a horse. It beautifully talks about topics like love, friendship, and struggles.

Why do we recommend it?

I love that the book narrates so many essential feelings in a gentle way that will be understandable for the reader. This is a book everyone should read at least once.

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#8 A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens


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A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens

Title: A Christmas Carol

Author: Charles Dickens

Publisher: Bethany House Publishing

Pages: 104

Goodreads Rating: 4.07

Ebenezer Scrooge is one of the most despicable men in the face of England. But, on one eventful Christmas, he is haunted by the spirits of Christmas to show him the path to love and redemption.

Why do we recommend it?

Dickens overdid himself on the ambiance in this book. Victorian England on Christmas Eve comes alive in this book. It is beautiful and toasty.

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#9 Annie’s Life in Lists by Kristin Mahoney


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Annie's Life in Lists by Kristin Mahoney, best middle grade books
Annie’s Life in Lists by Kristin Mahony

Title: Annie’s Life in Lists

Author: Kristin Mahoney

Publisher: Random House Publishing

Pages: 4.09

Goodreads Rating: 272

Moving to a new city is hard and especially so for Annie, who feels awkward enough in her old one. Her quirk is that she makes lists of everything possible. But when she finds a group of misfits in her new school, she realizes that things will be better than they seem.

Why do we recommend it?

There is nothing cozier than a bunch of weirdos ( or lovable) people you call your friends. This book has small-town vibes with the most wholesome people ever.

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#10 Goosebumps by R.L. Stine


About the Book

Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine

Title: Goosebumps

Author: R.L. Stine

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Pages: 126

Goodreads rating: 3.84

In this book series, with almost every book independent of the other, children are visited by their worst nightmares in the form of every terror imaginable. Yet, they have to fight back with courage and friendship to survive.

Why do we recommend it?

These middle-grade books are stories about a crackling fireplace. These are short and can be scanned. At the same time, they have the wholesome nature of being a child during the summer vacations.

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So grab a snack, make a beverage of your choice and dig into one of these titles. Happy Reading!

To conclude, here are the 10 best middle-grade books you must have on your wishlist.

1The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson BurnettBuy Now
2Matilda by Ronald DahlBuy Now
3The Body Under the Piano by Martha JocelynBuy Now
4The Haunting of Aveline Jones by Phil HickesBuy Now
5Sheets by Brenna ThummlerBuy Now
6A Boy Called Christmas by Matt HaigBuy Now
7The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse by Charlie MackesyBuy Now
8A Christmas Carol by Charles DickensBuy Now
9Annie’s Life in Lists by Kristin MahoneyBuy Now
10Goosebumps by R.L. StineBuy Now
10 Best Middle-Grade Books to Read

Read every book on this list. I am sure it won’t disappoint you.

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