The most popular middle grade fantasy books of 2023

Middle grade fantasy opens the door to magic for readers of about nine to twelve. Hidden worlds, talking creatures, brave children and quests that matter fill these books. Many of the best-loved fantasy series of all time start right here. This list shows the ones first published in 2023.

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Bea Wolf
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Bea Wolf

Zach Weinersmith

Published 2023

208 pages

Alebrijes
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Alebrijes

Donna Barba Higuera

2023 · 2025 edition

420 pages

Leeva at Last
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Leeva at Last

Sara Pennypacker

Published 2023

320 pages

Batcat
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Batcat

Meggie Ramm

Published 2023

96 pages

Punycorn
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Punycorn

Andi Watson

Published 2023

224 pages

I Am the Walrus
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I Am the Walrus

Neal Shusterman, Eric Elfman

Published 2023

400 pages

The Rhythm of Time
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The Rhythm of Time

Questlove, S. A. Cosby

2023 · 2026 edition

240 pages

Juniper Mae
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Juniper Mae

Sarah Soh

Published 2023

64 pages