Hey there SHPL 9-12 year olds! I know being in the middle of a quarantine, being in the middle of remote learning, and being in the middle of getting cabin fever can be a little frustrating, but on the bright side, you’re in the middle of a great age for literature!
Middle grade books are amazing, and there are so many excellent and exciting ebook & audiobook choices available to you remotely through our online resources at South Huntington Public Library. Take a look at these suggestions and maybe borrow a few through Overdrive, Hoopla, or Axis 360!
(Parents: These are general suggestions for children in the middle grade range, and vary in content and maturity level. You will want to ensure that these books are appropriate for your particular child.)
Endling: The Last by Katherine Applegate (fantasy)
When Byx, a magical dog-like creature, survives an attack where her entire pack is killed, she embarks on an epic journey to find safety and hopefully track down others like herself. This terrific story continues with Endling: The First.
Applegate has many exciting books in ebook & audiobook format, such as Wishtree, The One and Only Ivan, and others!
Ebook: Axis360, Overdrive
Audiobook: Axis360, Hoopla, Overdrive
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden (horror)
Are you in the mood for creepy thrills and serious chills? Arden has written a story that delivers just that. One day Ollie comes across a book that describes a tragic tale and a sinister being that grants wishes but requires a horrible price in return. The next day, she and some friends find themselves in a dangerous situation that leads her to believe that the book might not have been fiction! Gulp!
If you’re brave enough, after this book you can check out the sequel, Dead Voices. Don’t say you weren’t warned!
Ebook: Overdrive
Audiobook: Axis360, Overdrive
Lucky Broken Girl by Ruth Behar (historical fiction)
1966: Ruthie, a Cuban-Jewish girl, has recently immigrated to New York and is finally getting the hang of her new American life. Just when she is beginning to gain confidence in herself, an accident leaves her in a full body cast and crushes her hopes and plans just when they were beginning to form. Fortunately, there are more surprises in store for Ruthie as she discovers that she just might be a lucky girl after all.
Ebook: Axis360, Overdrive
Audiobook: Overdrive
New Kid by Jerry Craft (graphic novel)
Have you read this Newbery Award-winning graphic novel yet? If not, what are you waiting for? Jordan Banks is a creative kid who wishes he could attend art classes instead of the elite private school that his parents are making him attend. Feeling out of place in his neighborhood and at school, Jordan is going to have to learn the difficult skill of being yourself no matter where you are. The story and the art in this graphic novel are both wonderful, and definitely worth a read!
Ebook: Hoopla, Overdrive
Audiobook: Overdrive
Welcome to Wonderland: Home Sweet Motel by Chris Grabenstein (humor)
When he discovers that his family's motel is about to be repossessed by the bank, P.T. and his new friend Gloria come up with one wild plan after another to make the money needed to save his unique home. This is a fast-paced, over-the-top, super funny story that will make any tween wish that they lived in a Florida motel just like The Wonderland. Want more? We have quite a few Grabenstein books in our collection, and they’re all terrific!
Ebook and audiobook: Overdrive
My Weird School Fast Facts series by Dan Gutman (nonfiction)
With titles like Space, Humans, and Farts and Mummies, Myths, and Mysteries, these humorous and attention grabbing information books by the author of the My Weird School series are super popular! They are a fun and informative way to learn about some great topics.
Ebook: Hoopla, Overdrive
The Unteachables by Gordon Korman (realistic fiction)
When a teacher nearing retirement is assigned a classful of “unteachable” students that no one else wants to deal with, a battle between teacher and students begins - but soon this war turns into something else, something more. This bunch of misfits just might have found the perfect fit. Funny, sweet, heartfelt, & fast-paced, this book was a delight! Korman has written many other great middle grade titles as well- check out others by this well known author.
Ebook: Axis360, Overdrive
Audiobook: Axis360, Hoopla, Overdrive
The Gauntlet by Karuna Riazi (adventure)
In a storyline reminiscent of Jumanji, Farah is upset when she receives a lame board game for her birthday. When she begins to play with it, her brother interrupts and gets trapped inside the game, forcing Farah and her friends to enter the game realm and do battle with the evil man in charge of that world. Both this title and the sequel (The Battle) are available in ebook form!
Ebook: Overdrive
