Manuscript Wish List Part 4: Middle Grade Fiction

Personally, I love MG fiction. 

Before you read this Part 4 of the MSWL blog series, please make sure to read Part 1. 

Above all, I am looking for middle grade fiction that is fun, wholesome, and hope-filled. I want stories with characters readers can truly connect with and care about. I am looking for middle grade fiction across a range of genres, including:

  • Adventure
  • Action
  • Comedy
  • Contemporary
  • Fantasy (with a fresh or unique angle and no magic)
  • Historical fiction
  • Sports
  • Fact-based fiction

I am looking for stories that:

  • Have a strong, clear hook from the outset
  • Are wholesome, fun, and hope-filled
  • Offer a fresh and original concept or plot
  • Include humour where appropriate
  • low to moderate stakes
  • Are commercial, with broad appeal to readers
  • Contain engaging, high-quality writing
  • have positive values and morals
  • Feel immersive, with details that bring the world to life

I am flexible on word count depending on concept and age range. I would love to see ensemble cast series where a group of characters share the spotlight and grow together across multiple books in a series. Character development is very important to me, especially stories where children learn, change, and face meaningful personal growth over time.

Please make sure you read Part 1 of this blog series, too.

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