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Middle-Grade May- My Top 5 New Releases!
“It’s gonna be Mayyy…” Please tell me you sang that in your best Justin Timberlake voice…if not…go back and try again…I’ll wait! Ok, May is on the horizon, my friends…so you know what that means. New Releases! May is looking to be another amazing month for middle-grade titles. So I have once again given myself the daunting task of picking just 5 new titles that I am most excited about! Without further ado, here are my Top 5 new middle-grade releases arriving in May! The Marvellers by Dhonielle Clayton First up we have The Marvellers. This is the first in a brand new series called The Marvellerverse and I couldn’t…
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High Seas Adventure with The Last Mapmaker
I have had The Last Mapmaker on my “gotta read it” list since I first found out it was being published. One look at the cover and I immediately knew it was going to be something I had to read. Well, that and the fact that it is written by the amazing Christina Soontornvat. She has been a favorite of mine since reading A Wish in the Dark to my kiddos. So, when Candlewick Press asked if I would like an Advanced Readers Copy…well, let’s just say I responded with a resounding YES! I am so thrilled to be sharing this book with you today. The Last Mapmaker is High…
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What’s New For April- Middle-Grade Books!
It’s that time, my friends. I have been searching, wandering, and exploring all of the new releases in the middle-grade realm…and have narrowed it down to 6. That’s right, 6 books that I am MOST excited to read in April. There is something SO exciting about the impending arrival of new books. New releases that have the potential to be “the next great read”. Ok, maybe I am just a nerd, but that’s OK! So, let’s just jump right in and check out What’s New for April in the Middle-Grade world! A Duet For Home by Karina Yan Glaser A Duet For Home has been on my radar for a…
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10 Middle-Grade FANTASY Books Featuring Strong Girls!
Last week I shared a post featuring 5 amazing middle-grade novels featuring strong female characters. This week, as promised, I have put together a collection of 10 of our very favorite middle-grade FANTASY books with strong, clever, and fierce young women! We have established that I love middle-grade books with my whole heart. But, if I had to pick just one type of middle-grade books…middle-grade fantasy would win the prize! These 10 books represent our favorite read-alouds, my favorite personal reads, and some of my kids favorite personal reads. Let’s check them out! Amari and the Night Brothers Up first has to be my girl Amari. We LOVED this book.…
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5 Middle-Grade Books Featuring Strong Female Characters
March is Women’s History Month! It is a month to celebrate the strong and amazing women that have come before us. The women who have paved the way and fought back against injustices. The women who have stood up not only for themselves…but for all of the women who will come after them. To celebrate this, I wanted to focus on some wonderful middle-grade books that feature strong female characters. These books all have young women who are brave, determined, and courageous. We are seeing more books like this and I. AM. HERE. FOR. IT. Let’s check out those books! Amal Unbound by Aisha Saeed I have to start the…
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What’s New For March- Middle Grade Books
A new month is upon us and that can only mean one thing. New. Books. Are. Coming. And wow are they fantastic! Staring this past January I decided that every month I was going to put together a list of the top 5 or 6 books that I had my eye on for the following month. Since then I have been putting together Reels on Instagram…because that is apparently how we share content on “The Gram” these days. But, I also want to start sharing here as well. I feel like over here on the blog I am able to use more words and share more about each book…which you…
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Book Review- The Last Cuentista
I had seen The Last Cuentista everywhere since it was first published. It was ALL OVER Bookstagram and it caught my eye every single time I walked into a bookstore. I was so immediately drawn in by this stunning cover…truly one of the most gorgeous books I have ever laid eyes on. But, I never bought it. I am not a huge sci-fi fan. It has just never been my thing so I wrote this off as something I wouldn’t like. Well, fast forward to the ALA awards. Boom…it wins The Newbery. Well, maybe I should give it a try. Loved. Every. Single. Page. Trust me, I am as surprised…
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Music For Tigers- A Captivating Middle-Grade Read
There is nothing better than getting so entranced by a book that you are able to finish it in one day. Music For Tigers completely captivated me from the very first pages. It was full of lovely and diverse characters, adventure, mystery, messages of conservation, and so much heart! A truly beautiful combination! Music For Tigers Music For Tigers is the beautiful story of a young girl named Louisa. Louisa is from Canada, but finds herself having to spend the summer in Tasmania with her uncle…who has been described to her as “a little odd”. Louisa is less than thrilled to be in the wilds of Tasmania…first off, her uncle…
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Beast- An Action-Packed Page Turner
If you love getting sucked into an action-packed story, then look no further! Beast: Face-To-Face with the Florida Bigfoot is non-stop action, adventure, and mystery…with a touch of the paranormal thrown in there! Fans of middle-grade adventure books will absolutely love this new release from author Watt Key! Let’s check it out! Beast: Face-To-Face with the Florida Bigfoot Adam and his family are driving home from Disney World late one evening when his father swerved to avoid crashing into a giant creature. Adam wakes up in the hospital and his parents are missing. When Adam tells everyone what he saw that night, no one believes him. He isn’t even sure…
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The Other Side of the Wall Book Review and Tea Party!
I love it when a book inspires creativity! This happens A LOT at our house! So often we will be reading a book and all of a sudden an idea pops up for a craft, art project, or recipe! Well, I have just finished reading The Other Side of the Wall by Amy Ephron and guess what? Inspiration central! We decided it would be so fun to wrap up our reading of the book by having an English tea party! I can’t wait to show you! The Other Side of the Wall Before we jump into our English tea party, let’s chat a little about the book! The Other Side…