Fantasy
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The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett
Grace is certain that no one will ever adopt her from the orphanage because of her magic, which causes those who look at her to remember their most shameful moment. So she turns to the one person who couldn’t be… Continue reading
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Where the Lost Ones Go by Akemi Dawn Bowman
When Eliot Katayama’s parents decide to move shortly after her grandmother’s death, Eliot just knows that they’re trying to get her to forget Babung. Just like Babung began to forget her. But Eliot is determined: she will prove that… Continue reading
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The Way Past Winter by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
It’s that time of year when winter seems to be dragging on forever, with spring only a distant light in the future. Be glad you don’t live in the forest in The Way Past Winter, where winter has kept its… Continue reading
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Eden's Everdark by Karen Strong
Eden has never been to Safina Island, the place where her mother’s family set up a life for themselves after slavery. But when Eden’s mother dies, meeting her long-lost family is just what she thinks she needs. On Safina… Continue reading
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Hollow Chest by Brita Sandstrom
Ever since his brother Theo went off to fight in World War II, Charlie has been trying hard to look after his family: take on more responsibilities so his overworked mum doesn’t get more stressed out, have patience with Grandpa… Continue reading
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Ghost Books
Happy almost-Halloween! I hope you enjoy these eight middle grade ghost books to celebrate spooky season 👻 These books explore magic, family history, grief, and culture in beautiful and paranormal ways… Ophie’s Ghosts by Justina Ireland Ophelia’s life… Continue reading
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Books for Middle Grade Witches
Enter my favorite book genre: fantasy, but more specifically…witch books! Enjoy this collection of enchanting and spellbinding tales, perfect for when you’re feeling wild and a little witchy. The Witch Boy by Molly Knox Ostertag Aster’s family has magic.… Continue reading
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The Ogress and the Orphans by Kelly Barnhill
After a series of disasters leaves the once-beautiful town of Stone-in-the-Glen in disgrace, its inhabitants turn on one another. The only loyalty they have left is to the Mayor, a dazzling dragon-slayer (or so he says) who promises to restore… Continue reading
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Sisters of the Lost Marsh by Lucy Strange
The six Fernsby sisters spend their days working on their father’s farm, with their father’s obsession with the Curse of the Six Daughters controlling their lives–especially that the eldest, Grace, who is to be married off by next spring. But… Continue reading
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A Snake Falls to Earth by Darcie Little Badger
Nina is a Lipan girl growing up above her dad’s bookstore in Texas. She’s fascinated by the stories about the Joined Era, a time when humans and animal spirits lived together on earth. When Nina’s great-great-grandmother died, she left… Continue reading
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