What Is Middle Grade Fiction? The Complete Guide
Curious what makes a book “middle grade”? Discover the age range, content guidelines, themes and conventions of the books written for tweens.
Read article →The Best Middle Grade Series to Start Reading Today
Percy Jackson, Wings of Fire, Keeper of the Lost Cities and more — the beloved tween series with full reading order guides.
Read article →Graphic Novels for Tweens: Visual Storytelling for Ages 8–13
From Smile and Drama by Raina Telgemeier to Dog Man and Investigators — the best graphic novels for tween readers.
Read article →Books for Reluctant Tween Readers
Hooks for the kid who says they hate reading — short chapters, big laughs, illustrations, and the series that turn non-readers into bookworms.
Read article →The Best Fantasy Books for Tweens
Dragons, magic schools, lost kingdoms and chosen ones — the fantasy worlds tween readers love getting lost in.
Read article →The Best Mystery Books for Tweens
From The Mysterious Benedict Society to The Westing Game — clever mysteries that respect tween readers' intelligence.
Read article →Percy Jackson Reading Order: All the Riordan Series in Order
Percy Jackson, Heroes of Olympus, Trials of Apollo, Magnus Chase and more — the complete reading order for the Rick Riordan universe.
Read article →Harry Potter Reading Order: Books, Companion Books and Beyond
The seven main books in order, plus the companion volumes and where to fit them in. A complete guide for new readers and re-readers.
Read article →The Best Movies for Tweens
From Pixar classics to live-action adventures — the movies for ages 8–13 that respect their growing taste without losing the magic.
Read article →The Best TV Shows for Tweens
From Avatar: The Last Airbender to Andi Mack — the shows tweens love that don't talk down to them.
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