Ana is a freshman at Harding-Pencroft Academy, a high school that graduates the worlds best marine scientists and underwater explorers. Ana’s parents died while on a scientific expedition two years ago, and the only family’s she’s got left is her brother. Ana’s freshman year culminates with the class’s weekend trial at sea, the details of which have been kept secret. She only hopes she has what it’ll take to succeed. All her worries are blown out of the water when, on the bus ride to the ship, Ana and her schoolmates witness a terrible tragedy that will change their lives. When you combine middle grade books with modern adaptations, you have a combination as cozy as marshmallows and cocoa. Modern adaptations involve a classic story in literature, mythology, or fairytales retold and set in the modern age. Part of the fun while reading these is treasure hunting for literary allusions to the classics they’re retelling. You get the opportunity to recognize beloved characters while also seeing them living their lives in the modern world. It’s that much easier to picture them as your book friends. I’m not the only one who does this, right? So if you’re ready to bring on the cozy this winter, kick back and sink into one or more of these delightful middle grade modern adaptations! Are any based off your favorite stories? I hope these middle grade modern adaptations sprinkle some extra magic into your reading life this winter! For more enchanting middle grade reads, take a look at these 20 Must-Read Middle Grade Fairytale Retellings, or these 13 Magical Middle Grade Mermaid Books! If you’re in the mood for some adult adaptations too, check out these Best Modern Shakespeare Adaptations.
