5 Exciting Summer Reads for Kids

Looking for some reading ideas for the middle-grade reader in your life? Look no further! Here are five of the hottest kids’ books to hit shelves recently, from stories by sporting legends to epic fantasy adventures.

Kicking Goals #1: The Flip Out by Sam Kerr

The first in Matildas superstar Sam Kerr’s new series about her journey to become an incredible soccer player. All four books in the series are out now, so check out how it all started for Sam in book #1!

Ages 7+.

Buy a copy of The Flip Out here.

Dragon Realm #1: Dragon Mountain by Katie and Kevin Tsang

The first book in the Dragon Realm series is absolutely perfect for fans of Beast Quest and Percy Jackson. With epic battle scenes, powerful dragons and the biggest adventure for one 12-year-old kid, what’s not to love?

Ages 9+.

Buy a copy of Dragon Mountain here.

The Night We Got Stuck in a Story by Ben Miller

Another breathtaking journey through magical worlds for all the family, featuring Lana and Harrison, the adventure-loving siblings from the bestselling The Day I Fell into a Fairytale, from master storyteller, Ben Miller.

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of The Night We Got Stuck in a Story here.

Skandar and the Unicorn Thief by A.F. Steadman

Skandar was one of the most popular books of 2022 at Better Reading Kids, and we can’t wait for book #2 to come out this year. With unlikely heroes, elemental magic, fierce sky battles and ancient secrets, we couldn’t get enough of it!

Ages 9+.

Buy a copy of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief here.

Keeper of the Lost Cities #1 by Shannon Messenger

The first book in the New York Times bestselling series that has been capturing fans around the world, is about 12-year-old Telepath Sophie Foster who has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her. But how will she use her power?

Ages 8+.

Buy a copy of Keeper of the Lost Cities here.