Adventure Begins at Your Library

Adventure books for middle grade readers!

Updated February 6, 2024
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Adventure Begins at Your Library

Adventure books for middle grade readers!

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The accidental apprentice. [online electronic book]
Foody, Amanda
Ebook
A New York Times bestseller! A boy who accidentally bonds with a magical Beast must set off on an adventure in the mysterious Woods in this "wholesome, delightful" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review), and cheeky middle grade fantasy debut--perfect for fans of...
The last last-day-of-summer
Giles, L. R.
Paper Book
"The Last Last-Day-of-Summer reminds me that all children deserve to exist in magical spaces where their imaginations and familial bonds will them into heroism. Every single child should have the freedom to be one of The Legendary Alstons. And I, for one, am grateful to Giles, and this brilliant...
Compass south. [graphic novel]
Larson, Hope.
Paper Book
Get ready for a thrilling journey in Compass South, a New York Times-bestselling middle-grade graphic novel full of pirates and adventure, from the same team who created the Eisner Award-winner Salt Magic. It's 1860 in New York City. When 12-year...
Where the mountain meets the moon
Lin, Grace.
Paper Book
A Newbery Honor Book! A New York Times bestseller! An Al Roker's TODAY Show Book Club Pick! A Time Magazine 100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time selection!​ A Reader's Digest Best Children's Book of All Time​!
Tristan Strong punches a hole in the sky
Mbalia, Kwame
Paper Book
Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents Kwame Mbalia's epic fantasy, a middle grade American Gods set in a richly-imagined world populated with African American folk heroes and West African gods. *"Mbalia expertly weaves a meaningful portrayal of family and community...
A wolf called Wander
Parry, Rosanne
Paper Book
Launch and lead promotion at School & Library conferences Extensive galley distribution including: stand-along Big Mouth mailing sent before ALA Midwinter plus giveaways at all conference and preview events Digital Discussion Guide Social media campaign on...
The sheep, the rooster, and the duck
Phelan, Matt
Paper Book
Big Mouth F&G mailing to a curated list of influential librarians and educators  Featured title at school & library conferences and preview events (virtual and in-person)  Featured title on HarperStacks, the school & library digital marketing hub State and...
The barren grounds
Robertson, David
Paper Book
Two Indigenous foster children discover a portal to another reality, Aski, where they embark on a dangerous mission to help the starving community there. The exciting first book in this epic Narnia-inspired Indigenous middle-grade fantasy series. Morgan and Eli, two Indigenous...
The last mapmaker
Soontornvat, Christina
Paper Book
A Newbery Honor Book A Walter Dean Myers Honor Book  From Christina Soontornvat, the visionary and versatile author of three Newbery Honor Books, comes a high-seas adventure set in a Thai-inspired fantasy world. In a fantasy adventure every bit as...
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