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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Apr 18

The New York Times Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover bestseller list, week of April 18, 2026.

10 books
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS by Jessica Yoon
FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN by Brandon Mull
REFUGEE by Alan Gratz
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS by America's Test Kitchen Kids
1
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
Wonder
by R. J. Palacio

A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)

Weeks on list
539
2
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS by Jessica Yoon
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS
by Jessica Yoon

Huntrix takes on the Saja Boys, a boy band who happen to be demons in disguise. Based on the movie. (Ages 7 to 10)

Weeks on list
3
3
FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN by Brandon Mull
FORBIDDEN MOUNTAIN
by Brandon Mull

Two gifted teens must prevent an ancient evil from re-entering their world. (Ages 8 to 12)

Weeks on list
1
4
REFUGEE by Alan Gratz
REFUGEE
by Alan Gratz

Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven. (Ages 9 to 12)

Weeks on list
315
5
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS by America's Test Kitchen Kids
THE COMPLETE COOKBOOK FOR YOUNG CHEFS
by America's Test Kitchen Kids

Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America's Test Kitchen. (Ages 8 and up)

Weeks on list
286
6
THE COURT OF THE DEAD by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro
THE COURT OF THE DEAD
by Rick Riordan and Mark Oshiro

Nico, Will and Hazel delve into the mysterious disappearances of monsters at Camp Jupiter. (Ages 10 to 14)

Weeks on list
30
7
UNSETTLING SALAD! by Aaron Reynolds
UNSETTLING SALAD!
by Aaron Reynolds

Thadeus and Oliver take a bite out of a salad that may bite back! (Ages 6 to 9)

Weeks on list
10
8
GROWING HOME by Beth Ferry
GROWING HOME
by Beth Ferry

Talking plants, a grumpy goldfish and an inquisitive spider save the Tupper family from utter ruin. (Ages 6 to 9)

Weeks on list
34
9
Pocket Bear by Katherine Applegate
Pocket Bear
by Katherine Applegate

Zephyrina brings a rare stuffed bear back to the Second Chances Home for the Tossed and Treasured. (Ages 8 to 12)

Weeks on list
31
10
A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm by Philip C. Stead
A Potion, a Powder, a Little Bit of Magic Or, Like Lightning in an Umbrella Storm
by Philip C. Stead

Bernadette and friends set off on a wacky mission to find one of her missing herd. (Ages 10 and up)

Weeks on list
2
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