Here's the 2014 list of the best selling books for Middle-Graders (as reported by the New York Times). This list will grow as the weeks pass.
Updated September 2014
******All ratings from GoodReads (not updated monthly)
***** a new feature shows Weeks on NYTimes Best Seller List in blue
**** Note that in alphabetizing, we ignore 'the' in titles.
*** Bold = Are books on the Best Seller list this week
** Bold/RED = new books on the Best Seller list this week
*You can find the original NYT list here.
AN ALPHABETIZED SUMMARY LIST:
- A LONG WALK TO WATER Weeks - 32
- A WORLD WITHOUT PRINCES Week - 1
- The BOY ON THE WOODEN BOX Weeks - 2
- CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU 1, The Weeks - 65
- CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU 2 Weeks -30
- COUNTING BY 7's Weeks - 5
- ESCAPE FROM MR. LEMONCELLO'S LIBRARY Weeks - 14
- EVER AFTER HIGH, THE UNFAIREST OF THEM ALL Weeks - 6
- FLORA AND ULYSSES Weeks - 43
- FORTUNATELY, THE MILK Weeks - 17
- FRANK EINSTEIN AND THE ANTIMATTER MOTOR Weeks - 3
- FROZEN Weeks - 39
- HUNTED Weeks - 6
- I EVEN FUNNIER Weeks - 8
- I FUNNY (a Patterson Middle-School book #3) Weeks -24
- JEDI ACADEMY (Jedi Academy #1) Weeks - 14
- JEDI ACADEMY, RETURN OF THE PADAWAN (Jedi Academy #2) Week -6
- JUST JAKE Week - 1
- LAST DAYS OF JESUS Week - 6
- LEGO IDEAS BOOK Weeks -19
- LEGO, THE LEGO MOVIE Weeks - 11
- LEGO PLAY BOOK Weeks - 5
- The ONE AND ONLY IVAN Weeks - 82
- OUT OF MY MIND Weeks - 47
- PERCY JACKSON'S GREEK GODS Weeks - 3
- RUSH REVERE AND THE BRAVE PILGRIMS Weeks - 33
- RUSH REVERE AND THE FIRST PATRIOTS Weeks - 21
- THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD AND EVIL Weeks - 4
- SKY RAIDERS Weeks - 3
- STAFF OF SERAPIS Weeks - 9
- THE FINISHER Weeks - 11
- THE JULIAN CHAPTER Weeks - 4
- THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH Week - 1
- THREE TIMES LUCKY Weeks - 6
- TIMMY FAILURE Weeks - 15
- TIMMY FAILURE, NOW LOOK WHAT YOU'VE DONE Weeks - 3
- TREASURE HUNTERS Weeks -11
- WONDER Weeks - 93
- The YEAR OF BILLY MILLER Week - 1
by Linda Sue Parker
Flicker Tale Children's Book Award Nominee for Juvenile (2012)
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
4.19 avg rating — 6,188 ratings
Two narratives flow in and out. The first is a girl in Sudan (2008) and a boy in Sudan (1985).
Nya fetches water from a pond that is two hours’ walk from her home: she makes two trips every day. The boy, Salva, becomes one of the "lost boys" of Sudan, refugees who cover the African continent on foot as they search for their families and for a safe place to stay. Enduring every hardship from loneliness to attack by armed rebels to contact with killer lions and crocodiles, Salva is a survivor, and his story goes on to intersect with Nya’s in an astonishing and moving way
Word Count: 21,221
Page Count: 128
Accelerated Reading level: 5.0 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 140710
Lexile: 720L
(The School for Good and Evil #2)
by Soman Chainani
Illustrated by Iacopo Bruno
Sophie and Agatha are back in the real world... for a while. But not everything is resolved and they continue to think about the nature of good and bad, and about their relationship.
Word Count: 96,331
Page Count: 400
Accelerated Reader: 5.7 / points: 15.0
AR quiz: 167295
Lexile: 890L
--sample pages and reviews available
How The Impossible Became Possible...On Schindler's List
by Leon Leyson
4.44 avg rating — 846 ratings
This is the only memoir that has been written by someone saved by Schindler.
Reading Information:
Word Count: 39,195
Page Count: 240
Accelerated Reader: 7.0 / points: 7.0
AR quiz: 160814
Lexile: 1000L
CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU 1 (revised)The Body Book for Younger Girls
(American Girl Library)
by Valorie Schaefer
Josée Masse (Illustrations)
4.00 Stars from 1,315 GoodReaders
Page Count: 104
Lexile: 880L
no Accelerated Reading or Lexile info currently available
THE CARE AND KEEPING OF YOU 2: The Body Book for Older Girls by Cara Natterson
Josée Masse (Illustrations)
4.39 Stars from 205 GoodReaders
I
personally purchased the first book for my daughter when she became a
tween. We read it together and I know she's read sections of it since
as she's made her way to being a teenager. Book one discussed bras,
pimples and the introductory info on how girls bodies change. I'm
assuming this book will follow on this tract, covering the same
information and more, but at an level more suitable for teens.
Page Count: 96
no reading info available
by Holly Goldberg Sloan
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
4.24 avg rating — 2,745 ratings
A brilliant girl must connect with more than numbers after her parents die in a car accident. Interesting side characters. (My opinion, not for every middle grader.)
Word Count: 62,677
Page Count: 384
Accelerated Reader: 5.6 / points: 10.0
AR quiz: 160220
Lexile: 770L
by Chris Grabenstein
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus
4.04 avg rating — 4,662 ratings
Lucky
Kyle wins a coveted spot to be one of the first 12 kids in the library
for an overnight of fun, food, and lots and lots of games. But when
morning comes, the doors remain locked. Kyle and the other winners must
solve every clue and every secret puzzle to find the hidden escape
route. And the stakes are very high.
Page Count: 304
Accelerated Reading level: 4.5 / points: 7.0
AR quiz: 159405
Lexile: 720L
--sample pages available
(Ever After High #2)
by Shannon Hale
4.34 avg rating — 112 ratings
Chaos still peculates through Storyland because Raven refused to sign the book. The rebels stand behind Raven and support her, while the royals back Apple White.
Who will prevail?
Word Count: 54,356
Page Count: 336
Accelerated Reader: 5.1 / points: 8.0
AR quiz:165141
--free Preview Chapters
by Kate DiCamillo
K.G. Campbell (Illustrator)
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review**SchoolLibraryJournal
3.93 avg rating — 2,177 ratings
Magical realism from award winning Kate. This books involves, a squirrel, a vacuum cleaner, and a girl.
Word Count: 32,790
Page Count: 240
Accelerated Reader: 4.3 / points: 5.0
AR quiz: 160221
Lexile: 520L
by Neil Gaiman
illustrated by Skottie Young
4.09 avg rating — 6,606 ratings
It's all about the milk when 2 children wake up one morning to find there's no milk in the house. Mom's away. Dad goes out to get some, but returns with one whopper of a tale involving time travel and all sorts of crazy adventures.
Word Count: 7,620
Page Count: 128
Accelerated Reader: 4.3 / points: 1.0
AR quiz: 160992
Lexile: 680L
by Jennifer L. Holm
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
3.90 avg rating — 1,206 ratings
Ellie is 11 and her life is pretty normal until her mom brings how a teenage boy. What makes this REALLY odd is that it's her grandfather! who has figured out how to reverse aging.
Her grandfather's intense focus on science stirs a similar interest in Ellie and she learns about the work of Jonas Salk, Robert Oppenheimer, and Marie Curie.
No Accelerated Reader info currently available
Lexile: 550L
(Frank Einstein #1)
by Jon Scieszka
Brian Biggs (Illustrations)
3.83 avg rating — 113 ratings
The beginning of another boy-friendly series. In this one geared for Middle-schoolers, a flash of electricity and Frank's genius bring Klink and Klank to life. T. Edison steals the robots and Frank struggles to get them back.
Real science is worked into the story.
Word Count: 19,902
Page Count: 192
Accelerated Reader: 4.7 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 168147
FROZEN(Frozen Junior Novelization)
by RH Disney
4.31 avg rating — 61 ratings
Book based on the Disney movie, which is loosely based on the story of the Snow Queen.
Page Count: 128
no reading info available
(Animal Spirits #2)
by Maggie Stiefvater
4.05 avg rating — 60 ratings
The first book in this series, WILD BORN, was by Brandon Mull. The next book in the series will be by Garth Nix.
It's all about 4 young heroes and their spirit guides.
Word Count: 44,479
Page Count: 192
Accelerated Reader: 5.0 / points: 7.0
AR quiz: 163634
Lexile: 670L
--sample pages and reviews available
(a Patterson Middle-School book)
by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
Laura Park (Illustrator)
4.10 avg rating — 79 ratings
Jamies won the Planet's Funniest Kid Comic Contest! Now he's off to compete in the national semi-finals. Or would be....
Turns out that somethings are more important than his ambition. Jamie finds that out when one of his friends gets into trouble, and a family member has a health scare.
Word Count: 36,842
Page Count: 368
Accelerated Reader: 4.4 / points: 5.0
AR quiz: 163049
Lexile: 710L
--read the first 13 chapters
I FUNNY(a Patterson Middle-School book #3)
by James Patterson & Chris Grabenstein
Laura Park (Illustrator)
Though wheelchair-bound and bullied, Jamie doesn't let his life deter him from pursuing his goal: to become the world's greatest standup comedian.
(see the James Patterson reading info index)
Reading Information:
Word Count: 27,357
Page Count: 320
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 4.0
AR quiz: 155432
Lexile: 610L
(Jedi Academy #1)
(Scholastic)
by Jeffrey Brown
4.02 avg rating — 640 ratings
Roan's dad and brother are pilots. And he longs to be one too, and so he applied to the Pilot Academy, only to mysteriously be denied entrance.
Instead he receives an equally mysterious invitation to something called 'the Jedi Academy'. With no where else to go, he attends and becomes a student of Master Yoda.
Word Count: 12,972Page Count: 160
Accelerated Reader: 3.8 / points: 2.0
AR quiz: 161023
Lexile: GN650L
(Jedi Academy #2)
(Scholastic)
by Jeffrey Brown
4.02 avg rating — 226 ratings
This Hi-Lo series is certainly guy-friendly. And in this book Roan Novachez' adventures in 'middle school' continue with flight classes, bad food, and bullies.
Artwork is black and white.
Word Count: 14,153
Page Count:176
Accelerated Reader: 4.2 / points: 2.0
AR quiz: 168339
Lexile: GN670L
--sample pages available
by Bill O'Reilly
Illustrated by William Low
A version of "Killing Jesus" that is meant for younger readers. As to be expected there is some controversy based on which translation of the Bible is used. At least one reviewer was put off by the author's claim that Jesus died when he was 36. Other controversy about Mary Magdalene.
Page Count: 360
Accelerated Reader: 7.7 / points: 7.0
AR quiz: 165846
Lexile: 1050L
--sample pages available
(Just Jake #1)
by Jake Marcionette
illustrated by Victor Rivas Villa
Written by a real kid! Jake Marcionette is 12 years old so keep that in mind while you're reading. (Kids might really enjoy this aspect)
The story is about moving from Florida to Maryland and starting over in a new school.
Word Count: 19,374
Page Count: 160
Accelerated Reader: 4.9 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 164817
Lexile: 820L
THE LEGO IDEAS BOOK
by Daniel Lipkowitz
4.40 avg rating — 282 ratings
Tips and tricks for taking your construction up a notch.
200 pages
Lexile: IG990L
by Daniel Lipkowitz, Gregory Farshtey
4.27 avg rating — 22 ratings
Ideas to Bring Your Bricks to Life!
200 pages
Lexile: 1040L
by Kate Howard
4.83 avg rating — 6 ratings
A fun movie tie-in.
Reading Level Info: unknown
144 pages
ONE AND ONLY IVANby Katherine A. Applegate
Patricia Castelao (Illustrations)
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus
Texas Bluebonnet Award, 2013-14 Master List
4.24 avg rating — 22,514 ratings
Based on a true story, book tells of Ivan, a captive gorilla who uses art to bridge the gap between his cage and the outside world.
Word Count: 26,263
Page Count: 301
Accelerated Reading level: 3.6 / points: 4.0
AR quiz: 150437
Lexile: 570L
OUT OF MY MINDby Sharon M. Draper
**Starred Review** School Library Journal
**Starred Review** ALA BookList
**Starred Review** Kirkus
4.35 avg rating — 23,391 ratings
A brilliant girl with cerebral palsy longs for a way to speak.
Word Count: 56,872
Page Count: 320
Accelerated Reading level: 4.3 / points: 8.0
AR quiz: 136421
Lexile: 700L
by Rick Riordan
John Rocco (Illustrator)
4.65 avg rating — 1,700 ratings
Greek Myths retold by Percy Jackson in his own witty and sarcastic style.
No Accelerated Reader info currently available
Lexile: 790L
(book #1)
by Rush Limbaugh
3.94 avg rating — 664 ratings
Rush rides his magical horse back in time to watch the pilgrims.
Word Count: 43,169
Page Count: 224
Accelerated Reader: 5.4 / points: 7.0
AR quiz: 163160
Lexile: 740L
(book #2)
by Rush Limbaugh
4.28 avg rating — 54 ratings
Rushes magic horse takes him back to Boston and the famous tea party.
Page Count: 256
no reading information available
(The School for Good and Evil #1)
by Soman Chainani
Sophie and Agatha find out where all the lost children go: the fabled
School for Good & Evil. A school were regular kids are are
trained to be heroes... or villains.
Word Count: 105,365
Page Count: 488
Accelerated Reader: 5.2 / points: 16.0
AR quiz: 161269
Lexile: 830L
--sample pages available
(Five Kingdoms book #1)
by Brandon Mull
4.18 avg rating — 237 ratings
On Halloween, a sixth grader and his friends are transported to a strange land called the Outskirts.
Word Count: 99,619
Page Count: 432
Accelerated Reader: 4.4 / points: 14.0
AR quiz: 165276
Lexile: 610L
(Percy Jackson and Kane Chronicles Crossover #2)
by Rick Riordan
4.44 avg rating — 1,091 ratings
Book 1 in this series was THE SON OF SOBEK. This piece, however, is a short story which has Annabeth Chase meeting up with Sadie Kane!
Page Count: 59
no reading information available
(Scholastic)
by David Baldacci
**Starred Review** ALA Booklist
3.67 avg rating — 212 ratings
The Finisher is a fantasy-paranormal hybrid. In the story 14-year-old Vega Jane lives and works in Wormwood. She and the other villagers have grown up being told that the surrounding forest is dangerous and full of monsters. The tales about the Quag (forest) are all called into question when Vega's mentor disappears, leaving behind a cryptic message.
Word Count: 129,312
Page Count: 512
Accelerated Reader: 5.2 / points: 20.0
AR quiz: 164930
Lexile: 710L
THE FOURTEENTH GOLDFISH
Lexile: 550L
Word Count: 129,312
Page Count: 512
Accelerated Reader: 5.2 / points: 20.0
AR quiz: 164930
Lexile: 710L
Lexile: 550L
(Wonder 1.4)
by R.J. Palacio
4.34 avg rating — 902 ratings
In WONDER, Julian was Auggie's bully. In this story Palacio explores why Julian was so terrible to Auggie and if there is a chance for his redemption.
Page Count: 84
no reading information available
THREE TIMES LUCKY by Sheila Turnage
**Newbery Honor Book**
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal
**Starred Review** ALA Booklist
4.01 avg rating — 4,965 ratings
Miss Moses LoBeau (Mo) lives in the small town of Tupelo Landing, NC. When she was a baby she was found on the shore after a hurricane, and she's been stormy ever since.
She's found a home with the Colonel and Miss Lana. And while she hopes one day to find her 'upstream mom', she's more than loyal to them. So when a police detective comes to town investigating a murder, she can't help but get involved.
Word Count: 62,217
Page Count: 256
Accelerated Reading level: 3.9 / points: 9.0
AR quiz: 151057
Lexile: 560L
TIMMY FAILURE: Mistakes Were Made (Timmy Failure #1)
by Stephan Pastis
3.63 avg rating — 1,023 GoodReaders
Timmy Failure is 11 years old. And he's the founder of the "best" detective agency in town, named Total Failure, Inc.
Word Count: 22,433
Page Count: 294
Accelerated Reading level: 3.8 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 156819
(Timmy Failure #2)
by Stephan Pastis
4.00 avg rating — 26 ratings
Excitement abounds when it's announced that there's a contest to retrieve the school's missing globe, and that the prize is $500!
Timothy sets off to when it, only to be stifled by wrong doing --which, of course, he must correct.
Word Count: 20,828
Page Count: 288
Accelerated Reader: 3.8 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 164047
Lexile: 470L
(Treasure Hunters #1)
by Others and James Patterson
3.75 avg rating — 269 ratings
This boy-friendly book is all about treasure hunting. The twins following their hunting parents around the world. But when they disappear, the kids have to take up the search.
Word Count: 43,435
Page Count: 480
Accelerated Reader: 4.6 / points: 6.0
AR quiz: 160886
Lexile: 750L
WONDERby R.J. Palacio
**Starred Review** PublishersWeekly
**Starred Review** Kirkus
**Starred Review** SchoolLibraryJournal
**Starred Review** ALA Booklist
4.40 avg rating — 70,788 ratings
Auggie Pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream school—until now, when he will enter the 5th grade.
Page Count: 320
Accelerated Reading level: 4.8 / points: 11.0
AR quiz: 149900
Lexile: 790L
by Kevin Henkes
**2014 Newbery Honor book**
3.84 avg rating — 1,120 ratings
Sort of a diary of a Wimpy Kid for younger readers.
Word Count: 21,882
Page Count: 240
Accelerated Reader: 4.2 / points: 3.0
AR quiz: 161077
Lexile: 620L
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