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4 agents have named The Mysterious Benedict Society as a comparable title on their wishlist, and 2 are open to queries. If you’re pitching something in this lane, these are the agents to know. Always confirm an agent’s submission window before you query.
In middle grade, laughter is her primary criterion — she wants books that are genuinely funny, adventurous, and propulsive. She gravitates toward ensemble casts…
View wishlist →A named 2026 priority — Knapp wants standout middle grade across genres. The stated soft spots are contemporary MG built around complicated family relationships…
View wishlist →A board-game and escape-room enthusiast, Le likes MG and YA that are a little puzzle-y and resolve logically and cleverly, and enjoys a Knives-Out-style mystery…
View wishlist →Levin wants MG that is inventive, funny, and a little eccentric — not the safe commercial center. They're drawn to clever children who outsmart adults, pirate a…
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