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William Morrow Don’t miss out on this stunning 20th anniversary edition of the first story collection by #1 New York Times bestselling author Joe Hill, author of NOS4A2, The Fireman, and more. The 20th Century Ghosts 20th Anniversary Edition features trippy sprayed edges and a new Afterword by the author. This collection includes stories made famous by their adaptations into the movies Black Phone and Abraham’s Boys.

Summer break is the perfect time to tear through books as fast as your librarian can hand them to you! My youngest sister is making her way through the Animorphs series right now (always a great choice). But suppose you’ve read all of the classic middle grade series and want to try something new? These five middle grade series launched within the past few years will have you covered, from fantasy adventures to clever mysteries.

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. We may only be halfway through 2025, but the many wonderful children’s books published this year are enough to fill a library. Here are five picture books and middle grade books that stand out.