Holiday season is here! And if you’re looking for some new books for the tweens in your life, this middle grade book gift guide is for you.

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A Middle Grade Gift Guide

CITY SPIES

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In this thrilling series, Edgar Award winner James Ponti brings together five kids from all over the world and transforms them into real-life spies—perfect for fans of Spy School and Mrs. Smith’s Spy School for Girls.

The City Spies series is so much fun and full of tons of action-packed adventure! Check out this interview with author James Ponti to learn more.

SISTERHOOD OF SLEUTHS

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A clever and thought-provoking mystery that pays homage to classic Nancy Drew stories, perfect for fans of Wendy Mass and Trenton Lee Stewart.

The perfect story to pass along a love of Nancy Drew to the next generation.

WINTERBORNE HOME

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Winterborne House is hiding more than one secret. April and her friends are going to have to work together to unravel the riddle of a missing heir, a creepy legend, and a mysterious key before the only home they’ve ever known is lost to them forever.

A fun mystery series with found family at its heart.

STAND UP, YUMI CHUNG!

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One lie snowballs into a full-blown double life in this irresistible story about an aspiring stand-up comedian.

A heartfelt story about navigating parents’ expectations, making new friends, following your dreams, and finding your voice.

GRAVEYARD GIRLS

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New York Times bestselling authors Lisi Harrison and Daniel Kraus deliver a slightly scary, extremely addictive contemporary middle-grade series—perfect for fans of R.L. Stine’s Goosebumps and Ann M. Martin’s The Babysitters Club.

For middle schoolers who are looking for something a little bit scary all year long.

FAST PITCH

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From #1 New York Times bestselling author Nic Stone comes a challenging and heartwarming coming-of-age story about a softball player looking to prove herself on and off the field.

A fast-paced book full of mystery, legacy, and, of course, softball.