The Midnight Children

By Dan Gemeinhart,

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The #1 New York Times and Indie bestseller!

From Dan Gemeinhart, the acclaimed author of The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, comes an extraordinary story about a family of runaways who take up residence in a small town, and the outcast boy who finds his voice and his people―perfect for…

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1 author picked The Midnight Children as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Dan Gemeinhart is one of my favorite middle-grade authors.

He has such a gift for exploring complex stories with lyrical prose and depth. The Midnight Children is a tender, beautiful tale about a lonely young boy and a family of mysterious children who move in across the street. I couldn’t put it down!

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