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Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover

Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of May 9

The New York Times Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover bestseller list, week of May 9, 2026.

10 books
Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate
Wonder by R. J. Palacio
KPOP DEMON HUNTERS by Jessica Yoon
REFUGEE by Alan Gratz
Growing Home by Beth Ferry
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Wombat Waiting by Katherine Applegate
Wombat Waiting
by Katherine Applegate

A homeless pup patiently waits for her “special person.” (Ages 8 to 12)

Weeks on list
1
2
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
542
3
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
6
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
316
5
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
37
6
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
34
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
13
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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
33
9
The Poisoned King by Katherine Rundell
The Poisoned King
by Katherine Rundell

Christopher and Anya must save the dragons of the Archipelago from a strange new threat. (Ages 10 and up)

Weeks on list
30
10
Troubling Tonsils! by Aaron Reynolds
Troubling Tonsils!
by Aaron Reynolds

Charlie Marmot's infected tonsils have disappeared before surgery! (Ages 6 to 9)

Weeks on list
28
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