Mya in the Middle cover

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.2
Points 7.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 49224
Points per Word 0.000142
Page Count 270
Points per Page 0.025926

Description

Mya Tibbs is a fourth grader who finds herself feeling overlooked in her family after a new baby sister arrives and her older brother continues to excel in school. When her parents' attention shifts to her "exceptional" siblings, Mya struggles with feeling invisible at home. A class project gives her the opportunity to start her own school newspaper, providing her with a new way to feel important and heard. The story explores themes of sibling rivalry and finding one's place within a family.

Quick Summary

Mya in the Middle captures the hilarious and heartfelt struggle of every middle child who feels caught between a cute baby sister and a super-smart older brother. Kids will laugh along as Mya navigates family drama, tries to stand out, and discovers that being in the middle might actually have its perks. If your kid loves the family humor in "Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End a Wimpy Kid: The Deep End Wimpy Kid" or the relatable school stories in "Wonder," they'll absolutely devour this book. Perfect for kids in grades 3 through 5, this book hits the sweet spot for readers around ages 8 to 11.