Blog Middle Grade books

Each month, we handpick a selection of newly published contemporary books to keep your shelves fresh and inspiring. Discover some of the amazing books in this month’s box!

Discover why graphic novels mean so much to Phil Earle, author of When The Sky Falls, and how they inspired his own love of reading.

This Black History Month, dive into our top fiction and non-fiction picks that celebrate Black voices, stories and imagination.

To mark National Grief Awareness Day (30th August), we’ve put together a list of children’s books that help young readers explore loss, grief and remembrance.

Check out our top picks, perfect for helping your child feel prepared and excited about starting the new school year.

Explore our selection of fun and exciting series fiction that are perfect for keeping young minds active and entertained all summer long.

Leah Johnson’s brand new book Bree Boyd is a Legend is all about embracing yourself and your power! To celebrate, we’ve picked out some similar reads all about finding your own power!

Celebrate the magic of reading with stories to make you laugh, love, and get lost in adventure.

Introducing Future Hero, the perfect adventure series for children seeking their next great escape!

We’re sharing some of our favourite Roald Dahl stories – which one do you like the most?

With the Women’s World Cup dominating our screens, we’ve put together a list of fantastic football books for any child who loves a kick about!

How laughter can help with grief, by award-winning author Simon James Green.

We spoke to Jennifer Jamieson, the illustrator of Simon James Green’s latest middle-grade novel, Finn Jones Was Here, about illustrating emotional rollercoasters.

We’re celebrating the 5th anniversary of the Brightstorm Chronicles with a Q&A with award-winning author, Vashti Hardy.