10 books with good moral messages in #mg and #ya
There are a lot of adults rooting for children to succeed at being good citizens of society. We want them to be smart, kind, and improve the world. One of the best ways to do that is to expand their understanding of themselves and those around them.
Books can help.
There seems to be a lot of children’s books that do this so well. But the depth seems to drop off a bit as we move into the Middle Grade category. At this age and up, readers want adventure and often writers think about plot more than they think about theme.
Today we’re going to talk about books in the middle grade and young adult genres that have those great moral messages and themes. They’re modern fables that hopefully can impact our children in ways that our nagging and pushing and hoping they’ll gain can’t. Let’s dive in.
Middle Grade Reads
1. Wonder by RJ Palacio
I remember when this book came out and the impact it seemed to have on the reading community. Goodreads was abuzz. Media outlets were raving. I was skeptical. You guys, it destroyed my heart.
This book will redefine kindness in your child. They will understand the hurt their words can cause, and see that someone who is different can still be a wonderful person.
2. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This classic story was made into a movie and given a Newbery Honor award for a reason. It’s a softhearted novel of friendship, love, life, and death. Any young reader will have an appreciation for those around them and making the most of their time here on earth.
3. Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery
This sweet story by the author of Anne of Green Gables offers a great view of family and adventure while teaching kiddos about being courageous and compassionate. The blog "Life In the Nerddom" puts Jane of Lantern Hill in their top 30 Wholesome Books list.
4. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
If you’re looking for a book on empathy, this is the one you need. Ivan the gorilla, and the reader, learn a valuable lesson on friendship and how they can...
Read the entire article at and some example links: http://egmooreauthor.com/10-books-with-good-moral-messages-in-mg-and-ya
Books can help.
There seems to be a lot of children’s books that do this so well. But the depth seems to drop off a bit as we move into the Middle Grade category. At this age and up, readers want adventure and often writers think about plot more than they think about theme.
Today we’re going to talk about books in the middle grade and young adult genres that have those great moral messages and themes. They’re modern fables that hopefully can impact our children in ways that our nagging and pushing and hoping they’ll gain can’t. Let’s dive in.
Middle Grade Reads
1. Wonder by RJ Palacio
I remember when this book came out and the impact it seemed to have on the reading community. Goodreads was abuzz. Media outlets were raving. I was skeptical. You guys, it destroyed my heart.
This book will redefine kindness in your child. They will understand the hurt their words can cause, and see that someone who is different can still be a wonderful person.
2. Charlotte’s Web by E.B. White
This classic story was made into a movie and given a Newbery Honor award for a reason. It’s a softhearted novel of friendship, love, life, and death. Any young reader will have an appreciation for those around them and making the most of their time here on earth.
3. Jane of Lantern Hill by L.M. Montgomery
This sweet story by the author of Anne of Green Gables offers a great view of family and adventure while teaching kiddos about being courageous and compassionate. The blog "Life In the Nerddom" puts Jane of Lantern Hill in their top 30 Wholesome Books list.
4. The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
If you’re looking for a book on empathy, this is the one you need. Ivan the gorilla, and the reader, learn a valuable lesson on friendship and how they can...
Read the entire article at and some example links: http://egmooreauthor.com/10-books-with-good-moral-messages-in-mg-and-ya
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