Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover
Data from The New York Times · Updated weekly · Week of Sep 5
The New York Times Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover bestseller list, week of September 5, 2026.
“A boy with a facial deformity starts school. (Ages 8 to 12)”
“Two Honduran refugee children ride on the top of a freight train known as “The Beast” to get to the Mexican-U.S. border. (Ages 9 to 12)”
“When Kiki turns 13, she follows the witches’ tradition of living in another town for a year, the seaside village of Koriko; translated by Emily Balistrieri. (Ages 8 to 12)”
“Kiki faces the challenges of growing up as an honest-to-goodness witch; translated by Emily Balistrieri. (Ages 8 to 12)”
“A homeless pup patiently waits for her “special person.” (Ages 8 to 12)”
“Talking plants, a grumpy goldfish and an inquisitive spider save the Tupper family from utter ruin. (Ages 6 to 9)”
“Two gifted teens must prevent an ancient evil from re-entering their world. (Ages 8 to 12)”
“Tom Morgan searches for a treasure of jewels, secret documents and plans for an ultimate weapon and he must beat the Chevaliers to it. (Ages 10 and up)”