Middle Grade
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New From Here by Kelly Yang
I just finished reading Front Desk author Kelly Yang’s newest book, New From Here. It was amazing, even better than I expected! This book deals with many serious topics, such as Asian hate, moving overseas, and surviving the COVID-19 pandemic;… Continue reading
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Middle Grade Mystery (Guest Writer!)
Today I’m welcoming back guest writer Hermione Granger, who visited the blog once before to write a review of Amari and the Night Brothers. The theme today is mysteries, so it’s good that we have a guest writer because… Continue reading
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World War II Middle Grade
From one of the greatest tragedies in world history…comes a lot of really good middle grade novels. From evacuated London children to the Japanese American incarceration camps, these nine books give many perspectives on World War II. The Swallows’… Continue reading
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The Troubled Girls of Dragomir Academy by Anne Ursu
Marya Lupu has lived all of her life in the shadow of her brother, Luka, who everyone says is destined to become a sorcerer, one of the magical elite who protect Illyria from the evil Dread. In Illyria, girls… Continue reading
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Amari and the Night Brothers by B. B. Alston Review *With Guest Writer!*
Hello, everyone! I’m excited to welcome a guest writer, who we shall call Hermione Granger for the sake of internet privacy, to the page, as they write a review of Amari and the Night Brothers by B.B. Alston. Spoiler alert:… Continue reading
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The Time of Green Magic by Hilary McKay
I finished this book today and just had to post about it! It’s one of those books that you don’t want to end. After being raised as an only child by her father, Theo, and her grandmother, Granny Grace,… Continue reading
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Fairy Tales Books for a Rainy Fall Day
IT’S FALL!! I’m usually sad that summer is over but it’s just so cozy to exist by a fire and actually wear socks and sweaters and leaves are beautiful! And what could be more fall-y than fairy tales? 🍂☕🥮 Note:… Continue reading
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The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan Gemeinhart
Coyote Sunrise hasn’t been home in five years. Instead, she’s been living in a school bus, traveling around the country with her dad, Rodeo. Rodeo won’t talk about Coyote’s mother and sisters, who died in a car accident five years… Continue reading
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A Place at the Table by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan
I recently read this book and it has taken an honored spot on my *very long* list of favorites! The characters are just lovely and so relatable (one of them is a Harry Potter nerd so………..) AND it’s about food!… Continue reading
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The Beatryce Prophecy by Kate DiCamillo
Kate DiCamillo, Newbery-winning author of both Flora and Ulysses and The Tale of Despereaux, is one of my favorite authors. Her writing style is whimsical, funny, sad, and rings with truth. Her newest book, The Beatryce Prophecy (illustrated by Sophie… Continue reading
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