Middle Grade
As summertime comes into full swing we’re looking forward to some amazing new reads! Check out our Summer Reading Guide for 2023 to discover our picks for each age group and genre below–and be sure to look for the Treehouse stamp of approval noting our favorite books in each section!
From the Newbery medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan comes a new novel in verse starring an elephant named Ruby, recounting her tale of life spent on the African savannah to Ivan and Bob. The One and Only Ruby is a perfect mix of heartfelt and humorous, with gorgeous black and white illustrations from Patricia Castelao.
*Don't forget to check out The One and Only Ivan and The One and Only Bob
The Witchlings return, this time in a legendary magical tournament: The Golden Frog Games! When a hex is used on fellow contestants, all eyes turn to the Witchlings. Can they track down the perpetrator (and help Seven fix her misfiring magic) before anyone else gets hurt? The Witchlings series is a Brazos favorite! Jump in with book one, available in paperback!
*Don't forget to check out book one: Witchlings
When twin celebrity chefs’ new restaurant threatens Mila’s family’s Filipino Indian food truck, she’ll do anything to expose them as the recipe thieves they are–even dabble in Filipino folk magic! What could possibly go wrong? This is a brand new tale from the hilarious Tracy Badua, perfect for fans of Tae Keller and Lily LaMotte.
When a thunderstorm grounds all flights following a huge Muslim convention, four kids will meet at the airport for one unforgettable night of shenanigans, missing celebrity cats, and NokNok videos! Written by four bestselling authors, Grounded is a charming adventure about the challenges–and friends!–life can throw our way!
A perfect read for fans of Hatchet, When Giants Burn shows us the power of friendship as two unlikely heroes take flight in a homemade airplane to escape forest fires, and their problematic lives.