Summer is the perfect opportunity for your middle schooler to dive into page-turners that pique their unique interests.
Check out these 20+ best books every kid should read before turning 13.
One of the best ways to keep kids reading this summer is by exposing them to a variety of series. Popular picks include the action-packed Wings of Fire series and the beloved The Baby-sitters Club. Chapter books and graphic novels are also great ways to keep your growing reader entertained all season long while improving their reading comprehension skills.
Plus, introduce readers to New York Times best-selling series Dog Man.
Start with the riveting title El Niño from Pam Muñoz Ryan, an award-winning author of middle grade classics. Readers will dive into an enthralling aquatic adventure rippling with mystery and magical realism.
Explore more hot summer series and bright new books to explore all season.
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Introduce your reader to the hottest new books of the season to add to their bucket list of summer reading adventures.
