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Summer Reads for Middle School

  • Writer: Carolina
    Carolina
  • Jul 22
  • 2 min read

Updated: Jul 29

Hey Awesome Readers!

Looking for the kind of book you can’t put down? The ones that keep you flipping pages late into the night... even when you know you have to wake up early? 🙈📚

This summer, we’re back with another set of must-reads, this time just for middle schoolers! Whether you’re in the mood for a twisty spy mission, a journey through time, or a story about standing strong when everything feels hard, this list has something for you.

Reading in middle school can be the best kind of adventure because not only are the stories bigger and bolder, but you get to bring your own ideas, questions, and imagination to the journey. The books on this list are some of my favorites (including one that I’ve reread so many times I’ve lost count!). Some are emotional, some are epic, and all of them will leave you thinking.

So grab your snack of choice, find your comfiest reading spot, and let’s jump into this summer’s middle school reads! 🎒✨

Top Five Reads for Middle School

Here are some books to get you started. Click on book cover to learn more about the book. If you are looking for something different, check out our kid-reviewed book suggestions under "Book Search" and use the filters to find your perfect read.

Esperanza's life changes over night. She must go through a completely new and harder way of living. This is a moving tale about finding strength when things are unfair and hard.
Esperanza's life changes over night. She must go through a completely new and harder way of living. This is a moving tale about finding strength when things are unfair and hard.
This is my favorite series of all time! There are secret powers, hidden worlds, and is full of mystery, friendships, and betrayal that make it feel so real and amazing.
This is my favorite series of all time! There are secret powers, hidden worlds, and is full of mystery, friendships, and betrayal that make it feel so real and amazing.
It’s kind of sci-fi, kind of fantasy, and kind of amazing. There’s time travel, smart kids, and a giant adventure to save someone you love in a mysterious world.
It’s kind of sci-fi, kind of fantasy, and kind of amazing. There’s time travel, smart kids, and a giant adventure to save someone you love in a mysterious world.
Imagine being recruited into an international spy team made up of kids. Fast-paced, funny, and full of puzzles, this book is perfect if you like action and secret missions.
Imagine being recruited into an international spy team made up of kids. Fast-paced, funny, and full of puzzles, this book is perfect if you like action and secret missions.
In a future where teens must choose who they want to, one girl’s choice shakes everything. If you’re into daring decisions, unexpected twists, and strong characters, this is your next read.
In a future where teens must choose who they want to, one girl’s choice shakes everything. If you’re into daring decisions, unexpected twists, and strong characters, this is your next read.

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Happy Reading!

Love, Carolina

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