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Tag Archives: middle grade reads
Estranged
If you’re anything like me, you might have grown up watching cult classics like Labyrinth, clutching worn copies of Spiderwick to your chest, and searching for fairies around every tree trunk in the park. While we may not discover any … Continue reading
Posted in Kid's Lit, Kids' Fiction, YA
Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, comic, Estranged, Ethan M. Aldridge, fairytale, fantasy, graphic novel, Harper Collins Publishers, literature, middle grade reads, reading, teen reads, tween reads, YA
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Confusion is Nothing New
This week we’re reading a recent release about loss and finding oneself called Confusion is Nothing New. The Story: Ellie just wants life to be normal, but that’s sort of hard when your dad’s just told you that the mom … Continue reading
24 Hours in Nowhere
Middle grade reads always surprise me with their ability to be both humorous and also touching, discussing deeper topics through the lens of harmless adventures. 24 Hours in Nowhere manages to entertain as well as touch the deeper parts of … Continue reading
Grenade
If you’re looking for a more serious middle grade take on war that deals with the issue of death, life, and violence, I’d recommend Grenade. This WWII read is excellent. The Story: Hideki is not a boy anymore. Sure, he may … Continue reading
Winnie’s Great War
If you’re a fan of A. A. Milne’s Winnie-the-Pooh or just enjoy a good historical yarn, chances are you’ll enjoy the new book Winnie’s Great War. This charming read, based on a true story, is a sure to entertain. The … Continue reading
Lulu the Broadway Mouse
If you’re something of a secret musical geek like me or just a plain diva, you might want to check out this new book by Broadway sweetheart Jenna Gavigan. The Story: Lulu loves working at Broadway’s Shubert Theatre, where her … Continue reading
Whatshisface
Gordan Korman is a well-known author for his books that cover a range of genres and subjects and one of his latest, Whatshisface is yet another example of his talent and dexterity. The Story: Cooper Vega knows what it’s like … Continue reading
Knights vs Dinosaurs
This week, we’re flipping through Knights vs Dinosaurs, a fun book that puts history into perspective in a fun way. Besides being factually correct and a great way to introduce your kids to certain concepts, it’s also just plain entertaining! The … Continue reading
Mad Wolf’s Daughter
If you’re looking for high stakes, medieval thrills, and a sword-wielding heroine, I’ve got just the thing for you. Penguin Books just sent me the first and second volumes by authoress Diane Magras and I cannot get enough of it. … Continue reading
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Tagged book, Book Review, books, bookworm, children's books, children's fiction story, Diane Magras, Family, historical fiction, Kids Lit, literature, medieval, middle grade reads, middle-grade, Penguin Books, Penguin Reads, reading, The Hunt for the Mad Wolf's Daughter, The Mad Wolf's Daughter
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The Story Collector
With New York flair and all the literary love that Kristin O’Donnell Tubb has in her, The Story Collector arrives with all of its mystery and fun! The Story: Viviani Fedeler could not live in a more wonderful home. At … Continue reading
