Middle Grade
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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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Tumble by Celia C. Pérez
This was my first read of January, and if all of the books I read in 2023 are as fun and heartwarming as Tumble, it’s going to be a great year of reading. Adela “Addie” Ramírez’s mother has always… 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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Wintry Middle Grade Novels
It’s the shortest day of the year, and what better way to pass the hours than with a windswept wintry middle grade novel? These nine books are perfect for a snowy midwinter night. The Way Past Winter by… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Coming in 2023
As the year draws to a close, it’s time to start looking forward to all the new books coming out in 2023! To be honest, it still feels like 2021 to me and I’ve had 12 months to get… Continue reading
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Key Player by Kelly Yang
Mia Tang is a lot of things: a writer, a journalist, a follower of her dreams, a proud Chinese American. But she is not a sports person. So when she tanks in PE, she’s desperate for a chance to fix… Continue reading
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The Swallows' Flight by Hilary McKay
Ruby lives in a little home above the newsagents’ shop in Plymouth. Her days are spent wishing her brother Will didn’t exist, and trying to forget about the birthmarks across her face. Kate lives with her cozy, crowded family in… Continue reading
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The First Rule of Climate Club by Carrie Firestone
Mary Kate Murphy is excited about her school’s new climate class, where she will join eight other students and focus on scientific solutions to climate change. But the new school year brings lots of other challenges for Mary Kate:… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Novels With Mixed Race Protagonists
As a mixed race human being, I find that there is far too little representation for people of multiple races. However, I have searched through my mental archive of books, as I do, and found thirteen wonderful middle grade… 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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