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ABOUT THE GROUP
Great Middle Grade Reads is here to help you discover new books, discuss favorites, and find like-minded readers. Middle Grade books are targeted for ages 8-12.

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CURRENT ACTIVITIES
🧡 A to Z Reading Challenge 2026

📚 Series Challenge 2026

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* NEW MEMBERS: Hi everyone, I've joined the GMGR group. I'm ......
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* Gentle Reminder to Authors
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Seeking Additional Moderators
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Share Your Ideas
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This topic has been closed to new comments. Do NOT promote your book in this section - short tips for author members
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This topic has been closed to new comments. NEW MEMBERS: hints for using Goodreads Groups
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+ GMGR CHALLENGES
2026 GMGR Series Challenge
By C.J. · 5 posts · 42 views
last updated Aug 15, 2026 09:05PM
2026 GMGR A to Z Challenge
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last updated May 01, 2026 12:03PM
2025 GMGR A to Z Challenge
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last updated Jan 01, 2026 03:59PM
2025 GMGR Series Challenge
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last updated Nov 04, 2025 10:05AM
GMGR 2024 A to Z Challenge
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last updated Nov 02, 2024 09:27AM
GMGR 2024 Series Challenge
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last updated Jun 13, 2024 05:56AM
GMGR 2024 Read a Rainbow Challenge
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last updated Apr 30, 2024 04:24PM
GMGR 2023 Series Challenge
By C.J. · 5 posts · 53 views
last updated Oct 27, 2023 02:53PM
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+ CURRENTLY READING
The best book I read in August 2026
By C.J. · 2 posts · 4 views
last updated 14 hours, 52 min ago
The best book I read in July 2026
By C.J. · 2 posts · 17 views
last updated Sep 03, 2026 02:44PM
The best book I read in June 2026
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last updated Jul 11, 2026 10:28AM
The best book I read in May 2026
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last updated Jun 06, 2026 10:21AM
The best book I read in April 2026
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last updated May 08, 2026 06:41PM
The best book I read in March 2026
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last updated Apr 18, 2026 12:50PM
The best book I read in February 2026
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last updated Mar 09, 2026 10:24AM
The best book I read in January 2026
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last updated Feb 10, 2026 09:20PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. * Check Out Our Members' Favorites!
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Fantasy
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LGBTQ+
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last updated Nov 29, 2025 08:04AM
Neurodiversity
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last updated Dec 22, 2024 05:46AM
Science Fiction
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last updated Oct 06, 2024 11:19AM
Read a Rainbow Challenge Recs
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last updated Feb 05, 2024 09:24PM
A to Z Reading Challenge Recs
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last updated Feb 05, 2024 02:58AM
Mystery
By M.G. · 15 posts · 129 views
last updated Jan 09, 2024 02:20PM
* BOTM ARCHIVE
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last updated Jan 16, 2024 01:46AM
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+ GENERAL DISCUSSIONS
* What defines Middle Grade?
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* Great Middle Grade Reads
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last updated Dec 18, 2024 03:18PM
* How many books do you read a month?
By M.G. · 83 posts · 297 views
last updated Jan 11, 2026 11:33AM
Independence Day 250
By Craig · 1 post · 4 views
last updated May 30, 2026 07:56AM
Kids Movie Messages
By Craig · 3 posts · 19 views
last updated Apr 11, 2026 08:50AM
Do kids still have things like this today?
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last updated Apr 09, 2026 09:45AM
Do kids still have things like this today?
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last updated Apr 08, 2026 06:14AM
newer mg sci fi (not fantasy)
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last updated Jan 28, 2026 05:53PM
* Specifiic book discussions - Check here first
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last updated Jun 25, 2016 06:59AM
Do your kids truly understand the heart of a dog?
By Yessica · 1 post · 2 views
last updated Aug 30, 2026 08:09AM
Great Middle Grades Sci-Fi
By Craig · 13 posts · 128 views
last updated May 11, 2026 09:11AM
Free Creation Science Magazine for Kids
By Craig · 1 post · 10 views
last updated Nov 02, 2024 08:26AM
Best Christian Graphic Novel
By Craig · 4 posts · 19 views
last updated Jun 17, 2024 08:41AM
Favorite Graphic Bible
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last updated Aug 17, 2023 08:23AM
THE SCREAMING STAIRCASE (Lockwood & Co)
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last updated Feb 15, 2023 07:01AM
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+ AUTHORS' CORNER
* Expos and Festivals: What Works, What Doesn't
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last updated Dec 11, 2022 01:39PM
* A ten book series of mystery and adventure
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last updated Aug 27, 2022 11:16AM
* Interview with Justine Laismith, author of our BOTM Jan 22
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last updated Jan 30, 2022 04:16AM
* Reaching our audience
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * Middle Grade Authors & Readers - A note for you.
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last updated Jun 15, 2012 09:21PM
An MG Fantasy and a real-world connection for Schools
By Christopher · 1 post · 4 views
last updated Sep 02, 2026 11:06AM
Do your kids truly understand the heart of a dog?
By Yessica · 1 post · 5 views
last updated Aug 30, 2026 08:06AM
The Adventures of Jacktopus: In Search of Home, a middle-grade adventure
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last updated Aug 27, 2026 07:29AM
This topic has been closed to new comments. * List your giveaways and special offers here...
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Free "Light of the World" Movie Videos
By Craig · 1 post · 3 views
last updated Sep 05, 2026 08:41AM
A pet fantasy for free
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last updated Sep 02, 2026 10:45AM
Free Chosen Kids Animated Adventures
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last updated Jul 11, 2026 07:45AM
Kid's book feedback - free for download today
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last updated Apr 18, 2026 12:53PM
GiveAway
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* Protecting the Commons
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last updated Oct 08, 2015 11:04AM
2025 posts
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Reminders!
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Reminders!
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last updated Jan 31, 2024 09:31PM
Free Creation Kids Magazine
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last updated Dec 27, 2023 07:09AM
Free Christian Tween Magazine
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last updated Nov 25, 2023 09:37AM
What shall we read for February 2023?
By Jennifer · 13 posts · 57 views
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Fantasy/Sci-Fi
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last updated May 12, 2023 04:33PM
* The best book I read in April (2020)
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The best book I read in April (2025)
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The best book I read in March (2025)
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The best book I read in February (2025)
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The best book I read in January (2025)
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The best book I read in December (2024)
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The best book I read in November (2024)
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The best book I read in October (2024)
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * MASTER LIST
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last updated Dec 28, 2021 04:59AM
* Changes Coming
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last updated Jun 08, 2023 07:59AM
* How can we make BOTM reach our worldwide audience
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last updated Jan 07, 2017 10:50AM
BOTM November 2024: Utterly Dark and the Face of the Deep
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last updated Nov 09, 2024 10:21AM
BOTM October 2024: The Miscalculations of Lightning Girl
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last updated Sep 29, 2024 01:55PM
BOTM September 2024: Save Me a Seat
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last updated Sep 02, 2024 04:42PM
BOTM August 2024: Song for a Whale
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BOTM July 2024: A Place to Hang the Moon
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* FREE for one day on July 4th -- "Xor: The Shape of Darkness" - COMPLETE
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last updated Jun 30, 2013 10:38AM
Free on 16 November - an adventure in the clouds.
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Free on 17th Feb: escape into the sky!
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last updated Feb 17, 2024 12:09AM
It is Free! on all platforms until January!
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last updated Oct 21, 2023 03:39PM
A Place of Turquoise middle grade book giveaway 8/28-9/11
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last updated Aug 28, 2023 04:09AM
Free middle grade science fiction novel! PDF digital download.
By Keith · 1 post · 14 views
last updated Jul 06, 2023 04:43AM
Micro Dad Fights a Cold- Free on Kindle
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last updated May 11, 2023 07:48PM
COMPLETED: A Leap into Darkness eBook is free through 2/26/2023!
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last updated Mar 01, 2023 07:39AM
* Ideas and advice for books and activities
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last updated Sep 10, 2020 10:34AM
School closed for coronavirus
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Harry Potter at home!
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last updated Jun 08, 2020 04:05AM
NEW JK ROWLING book the ICKABOG
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last updated May 26, 2020 01:28PM
Middle Grade Authors offering Read Alouds and/or Resources
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last updated Apr 26, 2020 08:47AM
Free Amazon Audio books for Kids
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Some things my friends are doing
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last updated Apr 05, 2020 11:49AM
FREE Virtual Author Visit Webinars
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last updated Apr 03, 2020 12:42PM
This topic has been closed to new comments. * MG Book Reviews by Kids - Check here to see how it works
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Reviews by Kids - Book Request
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Charlie Green and the Pirate's Treasure
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This topic has been closed to new comments. Reviews by Kids - Choose a free book and read its reviews here. 62 titles available.
By S.W. · 63 posts · 279 views
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Review by Kids - Should it stay or should it go?
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last updated Sep 16, 2013 02:20PM
Books Kids Crave
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Read and review Free!
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last updated Jun 28, 2013 02:51AM
This topic has been closed to new comments. Reviews by Kids - The Review Links
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Reviews by (NOT)Kids - Request a book to review
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Reviews by (NOT)Kids - Choose a free book and/or read its reviews here
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Reviews by (NOT)Kids - Should it stay or should it go?
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last updated Aug 22, 2013 12:54PM
New book review and author interview
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last updated Aug 02, 2013 08:23PM
Reviews by (NOT)Kids - Questions, feedback, general discussion
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This topic has been closed to new comments. * New Format for Reviews
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last updated May 06, 2016 01:12PM
Middle Grade sci-fi thriller
By Kieran · 2 posts · 9 views
last updated May 23, 2026 03:42AM
10year Debut Book_Need honest reviews
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last updated Jun 02, 2025 12:48PM
Middle Grade Superhero Action ARC
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last updated May 15, 2025 11:50AM
Micro Dad Fights a Cold- Free on Kindle
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last updated May 11, 2023 07:41PM
HELP get this book be seen!
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last updated Dec 05, 2022 08:09AM
Ray Petrolino: A Leap into Darkness: A MG Fantasy Adventure
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The Princelings of the East - Audiobooks
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