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This list was compiled by Leigh Collazo / MrsReaderPants. I add new titles to the list regularly. Click the tabs at the bottom to toggle between middle grade and YA titles.
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AustraliaCountdown to YesterdayShirley Marrscience fiction, magical realism20243-7time travel, divorce, nostalgia
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AustriaWhen the World Was OursLiz Kesslerhistorical fiction20214-12WWII, the Holocaust, based on a true story
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AustriaThe Thing I'm Most Afraid OfKristin Levinehistorical fiction20215-8
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CameroonAdi of BoutangaAlain Serge Dzotaprealistic fiction20255-8family protecting 13-year old Muslim girl from marriage; originally published in France in 2019
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CanadaKindred Dragons Sarah Mensingagraphic fiction, fantasy, adventure, historical fiction20253-8set on Prince Edward Island, early 19th Century; Anne of Green Gables
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ChinaThe Nine Moons of Han Yu and Luli Karina Yan Glaserhistorical fiction20253-7timelines alternate between Chang'An, China, Year 731 AD (Tang Dynasty) and Chinatown, New York City, USA in 1931
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ChinaDragon MountainKatie Tsang and Kevin Tsangfantasy, mythology20203-7Chinese mythology, dragons; set in rural China
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ChinaBorn Naughty: My Childhood in ChinaJin Wang and Tony Johnstonchapter book memoir20242-5illustrated in black and white; set in Inner Mongolia in 1982
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CubaHow to Say Goodbye in Cuban Daniel Miyaresgraphic biography20253-7based on the author’s father as a young Cuban boy immigrating to the USA
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EnglandThe Stolen Songbird Judith Eaglehistorical fiction, adventure, mystery20253-8set in London, 1959; art thieves
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EnglandThe Dark Times of Nimble NottinghamRyan James Blackhistorical fiction, adventure20254-8London, England, 1940 -1941 (The Blitz) and 1665-1666 (bubonic plague and Great Fire of London)
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EnglandThe Peach ThiefLinda Joan Smithhistorical fiction20254-8set in a lavish estate in the 19th Century England
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EnglandThe Bletchley RiddleRuta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkinhistorical fiction20245-10set in Bletchley Park, England, 1940; WWII, codecracking, cryptography
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FranceHow the Ghost Army Hoodwinked Hitler: The Story of American Artistry and Deception in World War II Rebecca Siegelnarrative nonfiction20255-8Nazi occupation of France during WWII
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GermanyWar Games Alan Gratzhistorical fiction, adventure, sports fiction20254-7Olympic Games in Berlin, 1936
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GhanaKwame Crashes the Underworld Craig Kofi Farmerfantasy, adventure, mythology20243-8Ghanaian mythology, West African mythology; male protagonist
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GhanaFlying Through WaterMamle Wolorealistic fiction20245-8modern day slavery, human trafficking; 14-year old male Ghanaian narrator
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Hong Kong, SARUprooted: A Memoir About What Happens When Your Family Moves BackRuth Changraphic memoir20243-9Toronto, Canada and Hong Kong SAR, China, 1993; Hong Kong during the Sino-Japanese War (1940s)
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IndiaThe Freedom SeekerRuchira Guptarealistic fiction20253-8Chandigarh, India and US-Mexico border
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IndiaV. Malar: Greatest Host of All TimeSuma Subramaniamrealistic fiction20242-5south India, during Pongal, a harvest festival
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IndiaThirstVarsha Bajajrealistic fiction20223-7set in Mumbai; themes include water scarcity, poverty, and education for girls
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IndonesiaA World Without Summer: A Volcano Erupts, A Creature Awakens, and the Sun Goes Out Nicholas Daynarrative nonfiction20254-81815 eruption of Indonesia’s Mount Tambora
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IndonesiaChickenpox Remy Laigraphic novel, realistic fiction, humor20253-71990s Indonesia
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IndonesiaLunar BoyJes and Cin Wibowographic fiction, fantasy20243-8includes transgender character
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IranThe Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Storyn Daniel Nayerihistorical fiction, survival, adventure20253-7Zagros Mountains, Iran, 1941
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IrelandThe Faerie Isle: Tales and Traditions of Ireland’s Forgotten FolkloreSíne Quinnfairy tales, folklore, mythology, short stories20252-8faeries, selkies, mermaids, leprechauns, storytelling, moral lessons
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ItalyBotticelli's ApprenticeUrsula Murray Hustedgraphic fiction, hisorical fiction20253-715th Century Renaissance; Florence, Italy
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JapanNever Silent: A Hiroshima Survivor’s Story Setsuko Thurlow and Kathy Lowingermemoir, world history, narrative nonfiction20255-9WWII, 1945 bombing of Hiroshima, Japanese history
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KenyaDisplaced Patrick Ochiengrealistic fiction20255-10refugee camp in western Kenya, 2007
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LaosA Year Without Home V. T. Bidaniahistorical fiction, novel in verse20264-8Pao Kao, Laos and the USA; 1975
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MalaysiaHow to Free a JinnRaidah Shah Idilfantasy, mythology20253-8set in Kuala Lumpur
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NetherlandsMishkaEdward van de Vendel and Anoush Elmanillustrated chapter book20242-5
based on a true story of a family of Afghan refugees in The Netherlands
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New ZealandThe Grimmelings Rachael Kingfantasy, folklore, animal fantasy, adventure20253-7set at a family horse farm; Scottish folklore
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North KoreaThe Other Side of Tomorrow Tina Chographic fiction, survival20243-8escape from North Korea into China
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North KoreaBrother's KeeperJulie Leehistorical fiction, survival20203-7escape from North Korea, set in 1950
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North KoreaInto the TunnelJulie Leehistorical fiction, survival20234-8escape from North Korea
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PakistanAmir and the Jinn PrincessM.T. Khanfantasy20243-8set in Lahore, Pakistan
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PanamaDanilo Was HereTamika Burgesshistorical fiction, realistic fiction, sports fiction20253-7US invasion of Panama; 1989-1990
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PhilippinesThe Boy, the Mountain, and the Serpent Who Ate the MoonCaris Avendaño Cruzfantasy, mythology, adventure20253-7set in Santo Cristo and parallel world of Filipino folklore
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PhilippinesLulu Sinagtala and the City of Noble WarriorsGail D. Villanuevafantasy, mythology20243-7set in Silanganan Village, a subdivision of Manila; Filipino mythology
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PhilippinesRace Against Death: The Greatest POW Rescue of World War IIDeborah Hopkinsonnarrative nonfiction20234-8set in Camp O’Donnell, a prisoner camp in The Philippines; 1941-1945
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PhilippinesWe BelongCookie Hiponia Evermanmythology, free verse20214-8Tagalog mythology
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Puerto RicoThe Island of Forgotten GodsVictor Piñeirofantasy, mythology20254-8set in Quebradillas, Puerto Rico; Taino mythology, El Chupacabra
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ScotlandImpossible Creatures Katherine Rundell)epic fantasy, adventure20243-10magical creatures, saving animals, friendship
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ScotlandSea DragonsJane Yolenfantasy, adventure, historical fiction20253-6set in late-19th Century
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ScotlandSplinter & Ash Marieke Nijkampfantasy, adventure20243-8protagonists are a disabled princess and a nonbinary squire
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Uganda and EnglandWings to SoarTina Athaidehistorical fiction, novel in verse20244-8Indian refugee from Uganda forced to move to England; 10-year old female protag
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United KingdomThe Ghost Tower Gillian Crossspooky stories, fantasy20253-7Halloween night; a small village in the UK
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