Emma's votes on the list Middle Grade Novels of 2026

Listopia > Emma's votes on the list Middle Grade Novels of 2026 (55 Books)

1	The Queen's Granddaughter by Diane Zahler (Goodreads Author) 4.05 avg rating — 37 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
2	Kid X (Boy 2.0 #2) by Tracey Baptiste (Goodreads Author) 4.36 avg rating — 14 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
3	Time for a Change (The Rhythm of Time #2) by Questlove 4.04 avg rating — 53 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
4	Clementine H. Hopeful Is Not a Hero by Noah Corey 3.80 avg rating — 15 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
5	One Night at Camp Bigfoot (Goosebumps House of Shivers, #6) by R.L. Stine (Goodreads Author) 3.79 avg rating — 47 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
6	The Lions' Run by Sara Pennypacker 4.40 avg rating — 877 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
7	When You're Brave Enough by Rebecca Bendheim (Goodreads Author) 4.73 avg rating — 37 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
8	Olivia Gray Will Not Fade Away by Ciera Burch (Goodreads Author) 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
9	Just Ask Elsie by Ari Koontz (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 19 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
10	Amari and the Metalwork Menace (Supernatural Investigations #4) by B.B. Alston (Goodreads Author) 4.43 avg rating — 472 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
11	Griffin Speaker (Griffin Speaker #1) by Jan. M. Flynn 4.43 avg rating — 14 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
12	Mythspeaker by Christopher Roubique (Goodreads Author) 4.42 avg rating — 53 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
13	The Aftermyth (The Aftermyth #1) by Tracy Wolff 4.07 avg rating — 472 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
14	Theft of the Ruby Lotus by Sayantani DasGupta 4.50 avg rating — 12 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
15	Rayana Johnson's Giant Leap by Jill Tew (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 8 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
16	Stinetinglers 5: 10 New Stories from America's Scare Master by R.L. Stine (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
17	The Heart of the Weird Wood by Jordan Lees it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
18	Olive Oakes and the Haunted Carousel (Olive Oakes #1) by Kalynn Bayron (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 21 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
19	Shim Jung Takes the Dive by Julia Riew 4.27 avg rating — 11 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
20	Relic of Thieves (The Underwild #2) by Shana Targosz (Goodreads Author) 4.64 avg rating — 22 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
21	The Wish Ring Cipher (Codebreakers #1) by Alexandra Ott (Goodreads Author) 3.83 avg rating — 99 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
22	A Year Without Home by V.T. Bidania (Goodreads Author) 4.47 avg rating — 246 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
23	Keepers of the Forest (Sentinels #1) by Kate O'Hearn it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
24	The Last Dragon House by Liv Mae Morris (Goodreads Author) 4.20 avg rating — 30 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
25	Mission Microraptor (R.A.P.T.O.R. #1) by Philip Kavvadias 4.38 avg rating — 47 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
26	Bad Badger: A Family Story by Maryrose Wood (Goodreads Author) 4.62 avg rating — 13 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
27	The Traitor Moth (Moon Realm #1) by Katharine Orton 3.89 avg rating — 9 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
28	Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria (Bravepaw #1) by L.M. Wilkinson 4.22 avg rating — 176 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
29	George Goodwin, Dragon Slayer: A Scouting Legend by Candace Lee 4.82 avg rating — 33 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
30	Styx and Stones by Gary D. Schmidt 3.93 avg rating — 27 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
31	Song of the Yellow Dragon by Ying Ping Low (Goodreads Author) 4.57 avg rating — 14 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
32	Little Monsters by Máire Roche (Goodreads Author) 4.31 avg rating — 13 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
33	Saber-Tooth: A Novel in Verse by Robin Gow (Goodreads Author) 3.62 avg rating — 80 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
34	Tech Week (Cast vs. Crew #2) by Lindsay Champion (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 1 rating Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
35	Helga the Fair by S. J. Taylor 4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
36	A Tale of Plagues and Perfumes by Jake Halpern 4.16 avg rating — 132 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
37	Casting April by Wendy Lu (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 4 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
38	The Magic Awakens (Renegades #1) by Erin Hunter 4.24 avg rating — 25 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
39	Roxie in Color by Diane Debrovner (Goodreads Author) 4.67 avg rating — 15 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
40	Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate (Goodreads Author) 4.48 avg rating — 52 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
41	Where Ella Went by Laurie Morrison (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 22 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
42	Choir Grrrl by Ashley Granillo (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 36 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
43	Ghost in the Night by Tiffany D. Jackson (Goodreads Author) 4.22 avg rating — 32 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
44	The Genie Game (The Genie Game #1) by Jordan Ifueko (Goodreads Author) 3.92 avg rating — 12 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
45	No Place on Earth by Andrea Beatriz Arango (Goodreads Author) 4.75 avg rating — 8 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
46	Berserkers by M.A. Larson (Goodreads Author) really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 2 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
47	Alex Wise vs. the Gods of the Apocalypse (Alex Wise #3) by Terry J. Benton-Walker (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
48	Rialto by Kate Milford (Goodreads Author) 4.19 avg rating — 27 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
49	The Moon Without Stars by Chanel Miller 4.28 avg rating — 694 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
50	The Curse Breaker (Isle of Ever #2) by Jen Calonita (Goodreads Author) 4.25 avg rating — 140 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
51	The Third Period Comeback by E.K. Johnston (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
52	Yasha's Amazin' Bar Mitzvah by Margaret Gurevich (Goodreads Author) 4.55 avg rating — 11 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
53	Transylvania County by Jenny Howard 4.10 avg rating — 21 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
54	Nightmare on Nightmare Street by R.L. Stine (Goodreads Author) 3.74 avg rating — 994 ratings Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
55	What We Do At Night (Goosebumps House of Shivers, #7) by R.L. Stine (Goodreads Author) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating Emma added it to to-read See Review	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars