Apple in the Middle is a middle-grade novel written by Dawn Quigley, published August 2, 2018 by North Dakota State University Press.

School Library Journal called Apple in the Middle "a strong story with themes that resonate with many adolescents as they try to figure out who they are in life.

"[1] The Montessori Book Review called it a "powerful and moving" book that "explores the complexities of identity, culture, and family history".

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