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New & Coming Soon Books for Middle Schoolers February 2026 |
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At the Edge of Lost
by Martha Brockenbrough
Caleb and his dog Ronan are separated after tragedy strikes, and they embark on an impossible journey to reunite, facing dangers and a brewing storm along the way.
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Dreki: My Icelandic Dragon
by Mary Logue
Twelve-year-old Johan and his grandfather travel from Minnesota to Iceland on an adventure to bring a young dragon home.
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Choir Grrrl
by Ashley Granillo
Thirteen-year-old Alondra fronts an alt-rock band she formed with her sisters under her dad's guidance, but when she secretly joins a choir group at school, she must try to bring the different parts of her life into harmony--
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Scepter of Memories (Witchlings #4)
by Claribel A. Ortega
Seven, Thorn, and Valley are determined to stop Ambert Lophiifor's plan of taking over the Twelve Towns. With Seven's Uncle powers and their new coven behind them, surely they'll be able to defeat him at last. But strange things are happening around Ravenskill--the Witchlings' allies are starting to forget them! When the Witchlings are charged with the crime of practicing unnatural and dangerous magic, no one is there to come to their defense. Without any support, the Witchlings are forced to flee beyond the borders of the Twelve Towns and into the swirling grey mists of the Enchanted Grim, hoping to find the one witch who might have the knowledge and power to help them--Delphinium Larkspur. The Grim is an uncharted wilderness filled with monstruos, where no normal witch would ever be able to survive. But there's nothing normal about the Witchlings, their courage, or their friendship. Together with their Nightbeasts, they are determined to find a way to save their home. Even if it means embracing the monstruos within themselves.
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Inkbound: Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass
by Philippa Leathley
Return to the world of Indie Next Pick Inkbound in this exciting sequel that finds Meticulous Metty Jones in a race against time to save her family from a mysterious blackmailer. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor and The Swifts.Meticulous Jones knows the power of her name. Descended from the great Joneses, including the cofounder of New London, Majestic Jones, Metty also inherited the abilities that give them power over life and death.When she is recruited to enlist in the mysterious League of Shadows, a secret society for others with impressive abilities, she's hesitant. After all, why should she join another group that seemingly wants to use her for her powers, especially after her Aunt Mag all but forbids her? Then a blackmailer threatens to reveal Aunt Mag's most dangerous secret--related to her adopted charge, Sundar--and Metty sees the League as her only chance to save him. She becomes determined to complete the three initiation tasks required to join in order to gain their protection.But as the clock winds down, Metty is forced to come to terms with the consequences of magic and the limits of her powers.
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Children's Encyclopedia of Horses
by Claudia Martin
This beautiful visual encyclopedia is a comprehensive guide to horses and ponies, from the elegant Andalusian to the sturdy Suffolk Punch. The book covers over 50 breeds, giving an overview of color, build, height, and temperament and then explains more about where the breed developed, and why. High-quality photographs, intriguing facts, and clearly-written text make this the perfect guide for anyone who loves horses.
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Angry Girls Will Get Us Through
by Rebecca Traister
In her brilliant first book for young readers, New York Times bestselling author and New York magazine writer-at-large Rebecca Traister draws material from her award-winning books and articles to show girls their anger has the power to be a force of change, just like for many trailblazers before them. From an early age, young girls are taught anger isn't an emotion they should express. They're told--either implicitly or explicitly--to spend their lives keeping their fury locked inside for the benefit of others. But partly, Traister argues, that's because the anger of women and girls has been a crucial catalyst for change, putting in motion some of the most defining social and political movements in our nation's history. And it's that anger that will blaze the path forward for the future. Traister chronicles a concise history from the colonial era to the Women's March of 2016 demonstrating how women's rage has forged coalitions and created political change through movements for women's and civil rights and more, and how the past decade has created an inflection point for women and girls who have yet to experience rights equal to men's in the United States.
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Sticking to the Facts: 10 Ways to Fight Misinformation
by Gregor Craigie
Part of the nonfiction Orca Take Action series for middle-grade readers, this illustrated book gives young readers tools to spot fake news and actions to take to fight misinformation and disinformation.
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A Kid Like Me: A Graphic Novel
by Norm Feuti
Ethan doesn't want to stand out, he just wants to fit in. But fitting in is tough when your peers call out your ancient cell phone, busted backpack, and discount clothing. To make matters worse, his best friend, Ricky, insists on hanging out with a group of guys who just don't get him... they're more interested in playing pranks than playing his favorite card game Bio Battle. Things start looking up, though, when Ethan befriends Aiden, a new kid in school, but it's only matter of time before even that goes sideways. Can Ethan figure out where he belongs without forgetting who he is and who he wants to be?
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Oh Brother: (A Graphic Memoir)
by Georgina Chadderton
An autobiographical story about an Australian girl named Gina who navigates a family move, starting middle school, and going through puberty while simultaneously negotiating the evolving needs of her nonverbal autistic brother, Rob.
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Steam
by Shaenon K. Garrity
Ruby is a genius humanoid who was grown in a secret lab at the local university, created to solve science's greatest problems. But Ruby suspects she can't fulfill her function while trapped inside, so she breaks out. Now living among humans, Ruby attempts to lie low and fit in as a barista at the university coffeehouse, Inkcap. Working there gives her plenty of opportunity to figure out what problems people need solving. And as far as she can tell, most humans' biggest problem is struggling to find happiness. And what makes them happy? Love So, Ruby uses her superpowered brain to play cupid. As Ruby sets to work pairing up the staff and regulars at Inkcap, she feels more and more human herself: she's got a community now, maybe even a crush. But the lab believes she's dangerous, and it wants her back. When pursuing her own happiness leads Ruby straight into a trap, she'll need her new motley crew of coffeehouse friends to save her from the scientist who only want to use her.
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