Books About Midwest United States · 90 titles considered

The Best Midwest United States Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about midwest united states? 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.

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Our 10 Favorite Books About Midwest United States

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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1957

Dandelion Wine

By Ray Bradbury · Book #1 in the Greentown series

A boy's summer of wonder and discovery in a small town hides timeless secrets and marvels.

239 pages· 64,709 words· Est. 6 hour read
4.1/5 Goodreads · 80,828 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2010

Moon Over Manifest

A hidden past, a mysterious spy, and a town's secrets await discovery.

Newbery Medal (2011)
384 pages· 81,295 words· Est. 11.5 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 36,809 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 1998

A Long Way from Chicago

Two siblings face wild summers with their unpredictable grandmother.

148 pages· 35,326 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 36,250 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–15 · 2004

Kira-Kira

A sister's illness challenges Katie to find hope in a world that seems to dim without her light.

291 pages· 44,276 words· Est. 4 hour read
4.0/5 Goodreads · 28,460 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 14–18 · 1954

Lord of the Flies

Stranded boys' paradise turns to chaos as order collapses.

219 pages· 60,305 words· Est. 5.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 3,286,830 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 12–18 · 1984

The House on Mango Street

A young girl navigates harsh realities and dreams of escape in a Chicago neighborhood.

110 pages· 18,014 words· Est. 1.5 hour read
3.7/5 Goodreads · 247,062 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 1935

Little House on the Prairie

A pioneer family faces unexpected challenges on the Kansas prairie.

352 pages· 51,885 words· Est. 7 hour read
6.0/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 305,023 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 1971

The First Four Years

A young woman navigates marriage, motherhood, and farming in the late 19th century American Midwest.

134 pages· 24,277 words· Est. 3.5 hour read
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 45,795 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 10–14 · 2007

Home of the Brave

An African boy navigates a harsh new world, searching for his missing mother and finding unexpected warmth.

267 pages· 21,702 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 13,319 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2003

Boxes for Katje

A mysterious box from America sparks a life-changing exchange in post-war Holland.

40 pages· 1,585 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud
4.5/5 Goodreads · 1,545 ratings
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Midwest United States Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about midwest united states for the youngest readers and listeners.

Good Night Ohio

Ages 0–3 · 2013

Explore Ohio's wonders through a child's eyes in a soothing bedtime journey.

123 Chicago

Ages 0–4 · 2009

Count to ten with Chicago's iconic landmarks and symbols.

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Iowa

Ages 0–5 · 2010

Discover Iowa's festive charm through a whimsical holiday song.

The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin
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The Twelve Days of Christmas in Wisconsin

Ages 0–5 · 2007

Discover Wisconsin's wonders through twelve unique holiday gifts.

Good Night Wisconsin
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Good Night Wisconsin

Ages 0–3 · 2011

Explore Wisconsin's wonders through a child's eyes in this bedtime journey.

Good Night Minnesota
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Good Night Minnesota

Ages 0–3 · 2009

Explore Minnesota's wonders from moose to ice fishing in a bedtime journey.

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Midwest United States Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about midwest united states for preschool and elementary-age readers.

The Range Eternal
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The Range Eternal

Ages 5–9 · 2020

A woodstove's glow reveals a girl's world of warmth and imagination.

Coming on Home Soon

Ages 5–8 · 2004

A girl and her grandma await a letter during wartime, hoping for Mama's return.

M is for Mitten

Ages 6–8 · 1999

Explore Michigan's wonders from A to Z in a colorful journey through its history and landmarks.

Lentil

Ages 3–7 · 1940

A boy's harmonica saves a town's celebration from a grumpy disruptor.

Johnny Appleseed

Ages 4–8 · 1988

Discover the legendary adventures of Johnny Appleseed as he plants orchards and tales across America.

Dandelions

Ages 4–8 · 1995

A prairie journey tests a family's resolve and reveals a hidden hope.

The Floating House

Ages 4–8 · 1995

A family journeys downriver to build a new life from scratch.

Girl Wonder

Ages 6–9 · 2003

A girl defies expectations to join a semipro baseball team. Can she prove her worth on the field?

River Friendly, River Wild

Ages 4–8 · 2000

A family flees a rising river, leaving behind their cat. Will they find safety and a home to return to?

Little Red Riding Hood

Ages 7–10 · 1995

A prairie adventure pits Little Red against a cunning wolf. Who will outwit whom?

Abraham Lincoln

Ages 9–11 · 1939

A frontier boy rises to become a pivotal leader and emancipator in American history.

Michigan

Ages 7–10 · 2017

Discover Michigan's wonders from Mackinac Island to Tulip Time Festival.

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Midwest United States Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about midwest united states for developing and independent readers.

January's Sparrow

Ages 6–12 · 2009

A family flees slavery, but a mysterious package threatens their newfound freedom.

I Survived the Children's Blizzard, 1888

Ages 7–10 · 2018

A city boy faces a deadly blizzard on the prairie. Can he survive?

Laura & Nellie

Ages 6–10 · 1998

Can a country girl and a town girl overcome their rivalry and become friends?

The Bears of Blue River

Ages 9–12 · 1901

A boy faces fierce bears and frontier dangers in 1820s Indiana.

Pioneer Sisters

Ages 6–10 · 1997

A pioneer girl and her sisters face frontier adventures together.

Graphic Nov.
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Middlewest Book Three

Ages 16–+ · 2020

Abel's survival hinges on mastering chaos against a cunning kidnapper.

On the Way Home

Ages 8–12 · 1962

A family's journey to a new life in Missouri reveals trials and hopes through a detailed diary.

Middlewest Book Two

Ages 16–+ · 2019

A boy's quest to escape his family's shadow reveals hidden secrets of his homeland.

Kirsten Learns a Lesson

Ages 7–12 · 1986

A young girl must choose between running away or finding her place in a new world.

A Season of Gifts
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A Season of Gifts

Ages 10–+ · 2009

A new family discovers the unexpected magic of their eccentric neighbor.

Happy Birthday, Kirsten!

Ages 8–10 · 1987

Spring brings change and challenges to the farm. Can Kirsten balance it all?

Wagon Wheels

Ages 4–8 · 1978

Three brothers trek 150 miles alone to reunite with their father in post-Civil War Kansas.

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