Books About Mid-atlantic · 155 titles considered

The Best Mid-atlantic Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about mid-atlantic? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

Start with our editorial favorites, then browse recommendations organized by reading stage to find the right book for your reader.

Some Places More Than Others
If You Come Softly
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Mid-atlantic

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Chapter Book · Ages 9–12 · 1960

The Cricket in Times Square

By George Selden, Garth Williams (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Chester Cricket and His Friends series

A cricket's hidden talent may change the heart of New York City.

Newbery Medal (1961)
160 pages· 24,976 words· Est. 3 hour read
6.4/7 Bookroo experts·4.0/5 Goodreads · 68,340 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1959

My Side of the Mountain

A boy escapes city life for mountain solitude, discovering hidden strengths.

177 pages· 39,679 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 87,427 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019

Some Places More Than Others

A birthday trip to Harlem reveals family secrets and unexpected connections.

208 pages· 32,642 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 3,387 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1951

All-of-a-Kind Family

A family of five sisters living on the East Side of New York City navigate everyday life, traditions, and relationships.

189 pages· 31,980 words· Est. 4.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 27,479 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1943

A Tree Grows in Brooklyn

A young girl navigates hardship and family drama in early 20th-century Brooklyn.

496 pages· 145,092 words· Est. 13.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 527,995 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 2006

Tyrell

By Coe Booth · Book #1 in the Tyrell series

A teen struggles with homelessness, love, and the lure of crime. Will he escape his father's fate?

310 pages· 85,285 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 5,087 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1941

The Saturdays

Four siblings create a club to transform their Saturdays into unforgettable adventures.

177 pages· 38,654 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 10,912 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2007

The Wednesday Wars

A boy navigates Shakespeare, a stern teacher, and family turmoil during a tumultuous school year.

264 pages· 74,058 words· Est. 8 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 48,738 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1998

If You Come Softly

Love defies boundaries, but tragedy tests its strength.

181 pages
4.0/5 Goodreads · 12,747 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 2015

The Boy in the Black Suit

Matt's life is falling apart until he meets Lovey, who might just help him find hope again.

272 pages· 67,181 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 9,082 ratings
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Mid-atlantic Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about mid-atlantic for the youngest readers and listeners.

Good Night New York City

Ages 0–3 · 2006

Explore New York City through a child's eyes, from iconic landmarks to hidden gems.

Inside Outside Upside Down

Ages 2–5 · 1968

A child goes on a journey to town and back home.

New York

Ages 3–5 · 2017

Explore New York City through charming illustrations and playful text.

Above New York

Ages 0–5 · 2011

A boy's imagination takes flight over New York City.

123 New York
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123 New York

Ages 0–4 · 2008

Count from 1 to 10 with iconic New York symbols in this vibrant board book.

Old Manhattan Has Some Farms

Ages 0–3 · 2014

Discover urban farming's charm through a playful twist on a classic tune.

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Mid-atlantic Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about mid-atlantic for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Balloons Over Broadway

Ages 4–8 · 2011

Discover the story behind the iconic Macy's Parade balloons.

When Jackie Saved Grand Central

Ages 3–7 · 2017

A New Yorker fights to save Grand Central from a skyscraper threat.

Jazz Day

Ages 8–12 · 2016

A daring photo shoot captures jazz legends in 1950s Harlem.

When Washington Crossed the Delaware

Ages 5–9 · 2004

A daring Christmas night gamble could change the fate of a nation.

Dad, Jackie, and Me

Ages 4–8 · 2005

A boy and his deaf father bond over baseball, rooting for Jackie Robinson's historic season.

She Loved Baseball

Ages 6–9 · 2010

A woman breaks barriers in baseball, owning a team and making history.

How Little Lori Visited Times Square

Ages 4–8 · 1963

Rediscover a long-lost Sendak classic.

Emma's Poem

Ages 4–7 · 2010

Discover how a poet's words transformed the Statue of Liberty's meaning.

Tar Beach

Ages 5–8 · 1991

A young girl dreams of freedom and discovers the magic of flight over 1939 Harlem.

Sweet Land of Liberty

Ages 4–8 · 2007

A concert defies racial barriers, uniting a nation for one historic night.

Dodsworth in New York

Ages 7–10 · 2007

A man's New York adventure spirals into chaos with a mischievous duck.

Peppe the Lamplighter

Ages 4–8 · 1993

A boy's lamplighter job defies his father's dreams but becomes crucial one fateful night.

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Mid-atlantic Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about mid-atlantic for developing and independent readers.

The Doll Shop Downstairs

Ages 7–10 · 2009

A young girl must save her family's doll shop during World War I's embargo crisis.

The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street

Ages 8–12 · 2017

Five siblings have eleven days to save their home from a grumpy landlord's eviction plan.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Ages 9–12 · 1970

A girl navigates friendship and faith, seeking her own spiritual path.

Drita, My Homegirl

Ages 8–11 · 2006

A new life in America tests Drita's resilience and sparks an unexpected friendship across cultural divides.

The Catcher in the Rye

Ages 15–18 · 1951

A teen escapes prep school, navigating New York's chaos and his own turmoil.

Fever 1793

Ages 11–15 · 2000

A deadly fever engulfs 1793 Philadelphia, forcing a young girl to flee and survive.

Clayton Byrd Goes Underground

Ages 8–11 · 2017

A boy defies his mother's ban on blues music, seeking freedom and truth on a journey through New York City.

The Princess Diaries
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The Princess Diaries

Ages 11–15 · 2000

A teen discovers she's a princess while navigating high school chaos.

Gossip Girl

Ages 14–18 · 2002

A returning student threatens to upend the elite social order of the Upper East Side.

The Vanderbeekers to the Rescue

Ages 7–10 · 2019

A family must come together to save their mother's business and their home after a series of unexpected events.

Dark Days

Ages 8–12 · 2015

Molly must stop a zombie army threatening Manhattan's future.

The Vanderbeekers and the Hidden Garden

Ages 8–12 · 2018

A family unites to create a healing garden amidst unexpected challenges in Harlem.

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