{"id":83257,"date":"2025-11-21T16:06:05","date_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/?p=83257"},"modified":"2025-11-21T16:17:10","modified_gmt":"2025-11-21T05:17:10","slug":"your-kids-next-read-faves-2025-middle-grade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allisontait.com\/2025\/11\/your-kids-next-read-faves-2025-middle-grade\/","title":{"rendered":"Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Middle Grade"},"content":{"rendered":"

After another exciting and busy year, Team Your Kid’s Next Read<\/strong><\/a> has consulted our brilliant members and compiled book lists based on their recommendations.<\/p>\n

The Your Kid\u2019s Next Read community<\/strong><\/a> now comprises 39,000+ members, connected via our Facebook group<\/strong><\/a>, the Your Kid’s Next Read website<\/a><\/strong>, our podcast<\/strong><\/a> and our monthly newsletter<\/strong><\/a>!<\/p>\n

This year, we also added Facebook<\/strong><\/a> and Instagram<\/strong><\/a> for even more ways to spread the word about incredible books for kids and teens.<\/p>\n

And when we asked the community to share their favourite reads of the previous 12 months, they did not hesitate!<\/p>\n

As is the case each year, some of these books were published in 2025, some were not. There are new books that bubble to the top straight away, and there are always older books that are rediscovered by a new group of readers every year.<\/p>\n

Once again, I\u2019ve broken the lists into categories: picture books<\/a><\/strong>, early chapter books (5-7)<\/strong><\/a>, junior reads (7-9)<\/strong><\/a>, middle grade (9-13) and young adult (14+)<\/strong><\/a>. (NB: There is always crossover in these lists, particularly across ages 7-10, as readers develop at their own pace and to their own level of interest, but I\u2019ve done my best to place the books according to expected independent reading age.<\/em>)<\/p>\n

Stand by also for Team YKNR\u2019s favourite reads in 2025<\/strong>, coming soon.<\/p>\n

These lists are great starting points when you\u2019re looking for the next great read for your kid\/s and teens. Click the title to find out more about each book*.<\/p>\n

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Your Kid\u2019s Favourite Read 2025: Middle Grade Books (9-13)<\/strong><\/h2>\n

As nominated by the members of the Your Kid\u2019s Next Read community<\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Nevermoor (series) by Jessica Townsend<\/a><\/strong> (‘Silverborn (book #4) made [my 10yo] then reread the whole series and I did as well.’ \u2013 Stephanie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Murder Most Unladylike (series) by Robin Stevens<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(‘My 10yo has absolutely devoured this series. Think Enid Blyton x Agatha Christie for kids.’ \u2013 Karina<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Villain (series) by Adrian Beck <\/a><\/strong>(‘Definitely a winner!’ \u2013 Louise<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Adventures On Trains (series) by M. G. Leonard, Sam Sedgman, Elisa Pagnelli<\/strong> <\/a>(‘The characters are fun and likeable, page-turning mysteries, you explore a different part of the world in every book, there are often adults and kids working together and the audiobooks are wonderful. Happily read by the ‘has read everything’ 12 yo and the ‘will read nothing’ 10 yo.’ \u2013 Gillian<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Danger Road’ by A. L. Tait<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0(‘Awesome mystery! Lots of suspense and intrigue as two brothers find a murderer. Feeds the needs of year 5\/6 students who love this genre without content preventing inclusion in a primary library.’ \u2013 Natalie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Percy Jackson (series) by Rick Riordan<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Runt (series) by Craig Silvey, illustrated by Sara Acton<\/a><\/strong> (‘The hero of the year for my kids. Whole family, actually!’ \u2013 Rachel<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Skandar (series) by A. F. Steadman<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Scartown’ by Tristan Bancks<\/strong><\/a> (‘My daughter (10) was gripped!’ \u2013 Michelle<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Rabbit, Soldier, Angel, Thief’ by Katrina Nannestad<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(‘9yo says this is his favourite of all time.’ \u2013 Jen<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Run’ by Sarah Armstrong<\/a><\/strong> (‘Fantastic adventure. Suspense and intrigue. Answers ever kid\u2019s question: what if I just run away?! Lots of year 5 and 6 reading this one.’ \u2013 Natalie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Friday Barnes (series) by R. A. Spratt<\/a><\/strong> (‘My 11yo is devouring them.’ \u2013 Anna<\/strong><\/em>)<\/p>\n

‘Water, Water’ by Cary Fagan, illustrated by Jon McNaught<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Airman’ by Eoin Colfer<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Everglade: Rise of the Witch’ by Kitty Black<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘A Strange thing Happened in Cherry Hall’ by Jasmine Warga<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Young Bond (series) by Charlie Higson<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 13yo’s favourite.’ \u2013 Marney<\/strong><\/em>)<\/p>\n

The School for Good and Evil (series) by Soman Chainani<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Music Camp’ by Penny Tangey<\/a><\/strong> (‘Great for muso kids and kids who are passionate about saving the planet.’ \u2013 Anna<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Giraffe Island’ by Sofia Chanfreau, illustrated by Amanda Chanfreau, translated by Julia Marshall<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The Zero Chronicles (series) by Dan Wells\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘The Ghost Locket’ by Allison Rushby<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Wintrish Girl’ (Talismans of Fate series) by Melanie La’Brooy<\/a><\/strong> (‘It’s such a great fantasy book with a unique storyline, interesting characters and lots of mystery. I had to read the second book in the series straight after this one and can’t wait for the third book!’ \u2013 Leah<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘The Other Edie Trimmer’ by Jacqueline Wilson<\/strong><\/a> (‘Timeslip. Lots of historical insight and an interesting twist.’ \u2013 Katja<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest’ by Aubrey Hartman\u00a0<\/strong><\/a>(‘A beautiful story of friendship, loss and acceptance all written into a fabulous quest. Kate DiCamillo\/Tim Burton vibes.’ \u2013 Caryn<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Little Bones’ by Sandy Bigna<\/a><\/strong> (‘Our Year 5 classes absolutely loved this book.’ \u2013 Kym<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Welcome to Miracle’ by Shara Curlett<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 11 year old daughter loved this \u2013 fast paced with magical adventure!’ \u2013 Ree<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Mapmaker Chronicles (series) by A. L. Tait<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Murder by Narwhal’ by Alex T. Smith<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>Ella at Eden (series) by Laura Sieveking<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Wild Robot (series) by Peter Brown<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Billy and The Giant Adventure’ by Jamie Oliver, illustrated by Monica Armino<\/strong><\/a> (‘Has absolutely captured my sons imagination in a way not many books have to date.’ \u2013 Katelyn<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘The Golden Linnet’ (Evenfell series) by Alexander Armstrong<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Silken Thread’ by Gabrielle Wang<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘The Golden Compass’ (His Dark Materials series) by Philip Pullman<\/a><\/strong> (‘My 12 year old is enjoying this at the moment.’ \u2013 Bahareh<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Nanny Piggins (series) by R. A. Spratt<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘When Rain Turns to Snow’ by Jane Godwin<\/strong><\/a> (‘Definitely for the older end of this age range.’ \u2013 Kath<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Surface Trials’ by H. M. Waugh<\/a><\/strong> (‘Love a younger reader\u2019s Hunger Games. Lots of adventure and really tense moments. Teamwork, moral questions and lots more. Popular with year 5\/6 and can\u2019t wait for the next one!’ \u2013 Natalie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Callers (series) by Kiah Thomas<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Wonder Woman Adventures (series) by Aisha Saeed<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Let It Glow” by Marissa Meyer<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Detention’ by Tristan Bancks<\/a><\/strong> (‘This was a gripping audio book enjoyed by 11 & 13 yr olds, and their parents.’ \u2013 Amanda)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

Keeper of the Lost Cities (series) by Shannon Messenger<\/strong><\/a> (‘My girls age 10 and 12 both love [this series].’ \u2013 Aimee<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

City Spies (series) by James Ponti<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Storm Watcher’ by Maria V Snyder<\/strong><\/a> (’11yo son enjoyed it so much he was asking about her other books (which are more YA). He said it was his fave novel, the characters and story were great and he couldn’t put it down.’ \u2013 Kate<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘August and Jones’ by Pip Harry<\/a><\/strong> (‘My 12 year old loved this book and their friendship throughout.’ \u2013 Briony<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘All the Beautiful Things’<\/a> <\/strong>by Katrina Nannestad. (’10\/11yo reading for 3rd time!’ \u2013 Kylie<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Kingdoms and Empires (series) by Jaclyn Moriarty<\/strong><\/a> (‘For the bajillionith time…’ \u2013 Cassia<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Aru Shah (series) by Roshani Chokshi<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>11 Ruby Road (series) by Charlotte Barkla<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Rooftoppers’ by Katherine Rundell<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

‘Are You There Buddha?’ by Pip Harry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘A Box Full of Murders’ by Janice Hallett<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Midwatch’ by Judith Rossell<\/a><\/strong> (‘Obsessively loved by an advanced-reader 7yo and an 11yo. Loved imagining themselves as characters and really wanted one of those \u2018Swiss army knife\u2019 dolls.’ \u2013 Gisela<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Swift and Hawk (series) by Logan Macx<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Descendants (series) by Melissa de la Cruz<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Scarlet and Ivy (series) by Sophie Cleverly<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 10 year old has read them over and over this year.’ \u2013 Jenny<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘A Small Collection of Happinesses’ by Zana Fraillon, illustrated by Stephen Michael King<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Worst Week Ever (series) by Eva Amores and Matt Cosgrove<\/strong><\/a> (‘This has been the favourite for both of my 10 year old boys. Books that are funny have kept them engaged in reading.’ \u2013 Licia<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

The Hatmakers (series) by Tamzin Merchant<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Monster Locker’ by Jorge Aguirre and Andres Vera Martinez<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Apprentice Witnesser’ by Bren MacDibble<\/strong><\/a> (‘I’m constantly in awe of Bren’s post-apocalyptic world building & use of language.’ \u2013 Jo<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Lottie Brooks (series) by Katie Kirby <\/strong><\/a>(‘My young reader loved these because she could relate to characters and situations. They are the only books where she’s laughed constantly and is excited to tell me what happened. Age 9.’ \u2013 Lauren<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Rowan of Rin (series) by Emily Rodda<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

‘Malamander’ (Eerie-On-Sea series) by Thomas Taylor<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘The Kindness Project’ by Deborah Abela<\/a><\/strong> (‘It set my 9 year old friend on a path to reading novels.’ \u2013 Zanni<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Little Women’ by Louise May Alcott<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Landovel (series) by Emily Rodda<\/strong><\/a> (‘So imaginative. \u201cMum, please ask her to write more in this trilogy\u201dAge 9. \u2013 Karen<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

‘Drift’ by Pip Harry<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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\"best<\/a>‘Song of a Thousand Seas’ by Zana Fraillon<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>(‘Love verse novels especially if your reader is starting to resist reading. [This has] been enjoyed by 12 year old.’ \u2013 Louise<\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

Hedgewitch (series) by Skye McKenna\u00a0<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

The House At The Edge of Magic (series) by Amy Sparkes<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

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Eragon (Inheritance Cycle series) by Christopher Paolini<\/strong><\/a> (‘My 9 year old’s favorite book was #4 in the series (Inheritance).’ \u2013 Janet<\/strong>)<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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YOU MIGHT ALSO LIKE<\/strong><\/div>\n
\u2022 Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Picture Books<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
\u2022 Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Chapter Books<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
\u2022 Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Junior Reads<\/a><\/strong><\/div>\n
\u2022 Your Kid’s Next Read Faves 2025: Young Adult<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n
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My latest novels are contemporary middle-grade reads: ‘The First Summer of Callie McGee’, ‘Willow Bright’s Secret Plot’ and ‘Danger Road’. You can find out <\/b><\/em>more about me here<\/b><\/em><\/a>, and\u00a0<\/b><\/em>more about my books here<\/b><\/em><\/a>.<\/b><\/em><\/p>\n

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