Best Middle-Grade Fiction of 2023

by Richard Ayoade ; illustrated by Tor Freeman

Lovingly crafted metafictive silliness both experimental and engaging. Full review >

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by Elizabeth-Irene Baitie

A highly affecting novel about young people working together to preserve the richness of their environment. Full review >

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by Michelle Cuevas

A dreamy, imaginative, and vibrant story full of heart and wordplay. Full review >

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by Elaine Dimopoulos ; illustrated by Doug Salati

Use your milkweed: Read this! Full review >

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by Dave Eggers ; illustrated by Shawn Harris

One remarkable creature vividly shows readers that “there is so, so much to see.” Full review >

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by Fiona Hardy

Order up plenty of popcorn and settle back for a tense, intense, delightful ride. Full review >

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by Polly Horvath

Terrifically entertaining. Full review >

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by Janet Sumner Johnson

Intelligent, intricately plotted, and ultimately moving. Full review >

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by Rebecca Lim

Tough but uplifting and, above all, heartfelt. Full review >

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by Beth Lincoln ; illustrated by Claire Powell

An absolutely delightful debut with heartwarming character growth and a clever, genre-savvy country-house mystery. Full review >

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by Letisha Marrero

An uplifting, beautifully rendered story of family bonds and embracing the unknown. Full review >

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by Jewell Parker Rhodes

Daringly honors old heroes, stunningly integrating past and present with pitch-perfect success. Full review >

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by Maggie C. Rudd

An exceptional story of courage. Full review >

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edited by Aida Salazar & Yamile Saied Méndez

A powerful, vibrant, and empowering celebration of an important milestone. Full review >

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by Jonathan Stroud

More rousing, swashbuckling fun. Full review >

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