Middle Reader Fiction

The Doomsday Mask

Mythology, adventure

A Boy in War

The Graveyard Hounds

The Year I was Grounded

Home Free

A finalist for the Governor General's Literary Award!

Growing up in the 1960s, twelve-year-old Lee Mets fights against expectations by wanting to be a writer. Her summer begins in the most exciting way when a real-life orphan, Cassandra Jovanovich, moves in across the street. Lee thinks all the best stories are about orphans.

Yeny and the Children for Peace

Based on a true story of kids bringing peace to Colombia.

High Fences

The Heretic's Tomb

Zoe's Extraordinary Holiday Adventures

Maggie and the Chocolate War

Inspired by true story of kids protesting over chocolate prices.

Orphan Ahwak

Orphan Ahwak is determined to become a hunter and to find a place in an often hostile and terrifying world.

Chasing the Moon

The Emerald Curse

Daughters of the Ark

Two girls thousands of years apart must face the same journey.

The Secret Pony

The Sorcerer's Letterbox

Battle for Carnillo

The Alchemist's Portrait

Keeping Secrets at Dark Creek

Cave of Departure

King of the Castle

Mr. Elliot has a secretóhe can't read.

Rebel of Dark Creek

A Friend Like Zilla

Zilla, a developmentally disabled girl, breaks down prejudices and she saves the day.

2020 Middle School Fiction Essential Collection

The essential collection of Orca middle-grade novels. Includes 20 paperbacks.