There are 52 books in the New York Times Children’s Middle Grade Hardcover Best Sellers 2020 list. Here are the 30 books ranked from 1 to 30.
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1. The Complete Cookbook For Young Chefs
Weeks on the list: 52
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by: America’s Test Kitchen Kids Release date: Sep 15, 2018 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Over 100 kid-tested recipes from America’s Test Kitchen.
2. Wonder
Weeks on the list: 51
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by: R.J. Palacio Release date: Jan 01, 2012 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A boy with a facial deformity starts school.
3. Diary Of An Awesome Friendly Kid
Weeks on the list: 48
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by: Jeff Kinney Release date: Apr 09, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Greg’s best friend Rowley Jefferson writes his own diary.
4. Refugee
Weeks on the list: 37
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by: Alan Gratz Release date: Jan 01, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Three children in three different conflicts look for safe haven.
5. The One And Only Bob
Weeks on the list: 32
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by: Katherine Applegate. Release date: May 05, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
In this sequel to “The One and Only Ivan,” Bob sets out on a dangerous journey in search of his long-lost sister.
6. The Complete Baking Book For Young Chefs
Weeks on the list: 28
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by: America’s Test Kitchen Kids Release date: Oct 01, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
One hundred plus kid-tested baking recipes.
7. Wings Of Fire: Legends: Dragonslayer
Weeks on the list: 26
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by: Tui T. Sutherland Release date: Feb 04, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Ivy, Leaf and Wren fight for the survival of the human race against dragons.
8. Little Leaders
Weeks on the list: 25
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by: Vashti Harrison Release date: Dec 05, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The biographies of 40 African-American women who made a difference.
9. Ali Cross
Weeks on the list: 25
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by: James Patterson Release date: Nov 25, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Ali Cross investigates the disappearance of a close friend.
10. A Wolf Called Wander
Weeks on the list: 23
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by: Rosanne Parry. Release date: May 05, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
11. A Tale Of Magic…
Weeks on the list: 20
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by: Chris Colfer Release date: Aug 04, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
12. Rowley Jefferson’s Awesome Friendly Adventure
Weeks on the list: 19
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by: Jeff Kinney Release date: Apr 07, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Roland and Garg the Barbarian embark on a quest to save Roland’s mom from the White Warlock.
13. Look Both Ways
Weeks on the list: 13
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by: Jason Reynolds Release date: Oct 27, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
14. Little Legends: Exceptional Men In Black History
Weeks on the list: 12
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by: Vashti Harrison with Kwesi Johnson Release date: Nov 12, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Biographies of trailblazing black men.
15. Clean Getaway
Weeks on the list: 10
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by: Nic Stone Release date: Jan 05, 2021 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
16. Food Network Magazine: The Big, Fun Kids Cookbook
Weeks on the list: 10
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by: Food Network Magazine Release date: Apr 07, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Over 150 fun, easy recipes for young cooks.
17. A Tale Of Witchcraft…
Weeks on the list: 10
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by: Chris Colfer Release date: Oct 06, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
In this sequel to “A Tale of Magic…” a mysterious new witch arrives at the academy with dark intentions.
18. Becoming Muhammad Ali
Weeks on the list: 10
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by: James Patterson and Kwame Alexander Release date: Oct 05, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A biographical novel of the prolific boxing champion.
19. Tristan Strong Punches A Hole In The Sky
Weeks on the list: 6
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by: Kwame Mbalia Release date: Oct 15, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
After accidentally tearing a hole between Earth and Alke, Tristan must seek the trickster god Anansi in order to mend the rift.
20. If We Were Giants
Weeks on the list: 6
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by: Dave Matthews and Clete Barrett Smith Release date: Mar 03, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
After exposing the whereabouts of her former home to the “Takers,” Kirra must find the strength to make sure it doesn’t happen to her new one.
21. Legacy And The Queen
Weeks on the list: 5
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by: Annie Matthew Created Kobe Bryant Release date: Sep 01, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Legacy enters a tennis tournament in an attempt to save her father’s orphanage.
22. The Ickabog
Weeks on the list: 5
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by: J.K. Rowling Release date: Nov 10, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
A fearsome monster threatens the kingdom of Cornucopia.
23. The Wizenard: Training Camp
Weeks on the list: 4
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by: Wesley King Created Kobe Bryant Release date: Mar 01, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Professor Rolabi Wizenard, the new coach of the West Bottom Badgers, uses unorthodox methods to train his basketball players.
24. Epoca: The Tree Of Ecrof
Weeks on the list: 4
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by: Ivy Claire Created Kobe Bryant Release date: Nov 12, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Pretia and Rovi are chosen to train at Ecrof Academy, the premiere training school for athletes.
25. Dog Diaries Happy Howlidays
Weeks on the list: 3
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by: James Patterson with Steven Butler Release date: Oct 14, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Junior celebrates the holidays canine-style.
26. The Wizenard Series: Season One
Weeks on the list: 3
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by: Wesley King. Created Kobe Bryant Release date: Mar 31, 2020 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Reggie must survive the extraordinary ordeals of practice.
27. The Silver Arrow
Weeks on the list: 2
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by: Lev Grossman Release date: Sep 07, 2021 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
28. Wishtree
Weeks on the list: 2
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by: Katherine Applegate Release date: Sep 26, 2017 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
Red, an oak tree on which people leave their wishes is threatened to be cut down after more than 200 years.
29. Little Dreamers
Weeks on the list: 2
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by: Vashti Harrison Release date: Nov 06, 2018 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
The inspirational true stories of 40 women creators.
30. A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood
Weeks on the list: 2
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by: Fred Rogers Release date: Jan 01, 2019 Find in Library Check on Amazon Google Preview |
An illustrated treasury of 75 songs.
Last updated on November 27, 2021