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Ages 8–10

Best books for ages 8–10

Middle-grade adventures and classics.

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The Boy Who Grew Dragons

Andy Shepherd

Ages 7–18

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The Thames and Tide Club: The Secret City

Katya Balen

Ages 7–18

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Pablo and Splash: Frozen in Time

Ages 7–18

Ages 7–18

Ages 8–18

Walls Within Walls: A Mystery Adventure about Family Secrets and Hidden Treasures for Children (Ages 8-12)

Ages 9–18

Ages 8–18

Ages 9–12

Mr. Terupt Falls Again

Rob Buyea

Ages 9–12

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Because of Mr. Terupt

Ages 9–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

Ages 8–12

The View from Saturday

Ages 9–12

Ages 10–13

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry

Mildred D. Taylor

Ages 10–14

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The Hero's Guide to Saving Your Kingdom

Christopher Healy

Ages 9–12

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Island of the Blue Dolphins

Scott O'Dell

Ages 10–14

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Where the Red Fern Grows

Ages 10–14

Ages 10–14

The Boy at the Back of the Class

Ages 9–12

Ages 10–14

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